Theo Epstein came into Boston as the handpicked protégé of new owner John Henry and built the Red Sox into World Series champions, putting to rest once and for all the famed Curse of the Bambino. Such is the narrative of Theo Epstein that has become part of Boston Red Sox lore. Now that he is headed to Wrigleyville to wage war against an even greater curse, Cubs fans are salivating at the thought that Epstein can bring a World Series to Chicago’s north side for the first time since Teddy Roosevelt’s presidency. Cubs fans would be wise, however, to hold off ...
