The Cubs are, apparently, a cursed franchise.How does one break a curse?By exorcising it of course.There are evidently a number of curses befouling the Cubs. Most recently, there's the curse of Steve Bartman.Bartman was an ordinary fan at an NLCS game who became infamous for catching a foul ball that could have sent the Cubs to the World Series.Anyway, the Cubs haven't won since and need to find a way to remove the curse before they can be successful moving forward.The best way to do this is to embrace Bartman.He has become the bane of most Chicago Cubs fans, but really ...
Theo Epstein is on his way to Chicago. The now former Boston GM is headed to the Windy City to take on another cursed franchise.In less than a decade, he brought the Red Sox two championships.He has a five-year deal with the Cubs. So one World Series isn't asking too much, is it?Epstein needs to make an immediate impact on the woeful Cubs, and a big name signing like Prince Fielder is a necessity in his first offseason in Chicago.Here are five reasons why Fielder needs to play at Wrigley next year:Begin Slideshow
The Cubs haven't won a World series since 1908, but with their new GM Theo Epstein, the future seems a bit more rosy.This move has the potential to turn around a once storied franchise. But the signing of a new GM isn't enough to make the Cubs competitive.The Cubs could be competitive in 2012 if Epstein makes these drastic moves.Begin Slideshow
If somehow you've been under a rock for the past day, Theo Epstein is the new general manager of the Chicago Cubs.Yep, those very same Cubs that haven't won a World Series since 1908. Never fear, Epstein is here. Theo brought the Boston Red Sox their first two championships since 1918 so logic would dictate he could do the same for the Cubs.While it probably won't happen in his first season, here are Epstein's 10 biggest goals in his first season in Chicago.Begin Slideshow
Theo Epstein takes over a franchise at a crossroads and besides dealing with the major league team, there is also a prominent minor league section that must be appropriately managed.The Cubs have depth in their minor league system, but not at every position. Some are overloaded with talent, and some are quite thin.Some prospects should be developed and others shopped.Here are 10 Cubs prospects that Theo Epstein must decide what to do with.Begin Slideshow
