Theo Epstein’s introduction as President of the Chicago Cubs was impressive. You won’t see a sports executive as glib and articulate as the 38 year-old Epstein. When it comes to “winning the press conference,” few have won as convincingly as he did. Some six months later, what stands out most from that October morning is Epstein’s proclamation that “every opportunity to win is sacred.” At this point – having recently completed the franchise's longest losing streak in over a decade– 2012 appears to be the exception to Epstein’s first promise to long-suffering Cub fans. Epstein and GM Jed Hoyer inherited bad players ...
