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Taking the temperature in Chicago on Theo Epstein 10.13.11 at 12:18 pm ET
By Arielle Aronson

By now, all of Boston is abuzz with emerging reports of Red Sox general manager Theo Epstein reportedly agreeing to a five-year deal worth between $15 million and $20 million that would make him, at the very least, the new general manager of the Cubs. But how does Chicago feel about the possibility of Epstein’s move to Wrigley? The majority of Chicago news sources are cautiously excited about welcoming Epstein to the city.

The Chicago Tribune reported Thursday morning that Epstein has agreed to a five-year, $15 million deal that is still conditional on compensation in the form of either minor league players or cash as well as negotiations on what personnel Epstein would be allowed to bring with him.

A Chicago Tribune poll did not immediately jump to World Series predictions, tempering its optimism to ask readers when Epstein will return the Cubs to the playoffs. The majority (33 percent) said the Cubs will play deep in October in 2013.

Dave van Dyck of the Chicago Tribune writes Epstein will take on his greatest task to date in becoming the general manager of the Cubs. If he is able to bring an end to the 103-year World Series Championship drought, Epstein will be the baseball equivalent of “Alexander the Great”.

The Chicago Sun-Times said the deal for Epstein is not yet done as compensation negotiations and an 11th-hour push by Red Sox owner John Henry to keep Epstein could still stop the deal. The paper also reports Cubs top baseball officials have been told to keep their schedules open in the second week of November for tentative organizational meetings, which could be a sign that the Cubs are close to announcing a new GM.

Rick Telander of the Chicago Sun-Times writes that Epstein will have to be a miracle worker to bring a championship to Chicago because Boston’s curse does not hold a candle to Chicago’s.

Patrick Mooney of CSNChicago.com opines that Epstein will be a franchise-changing hire for the Cubs and will have the power of a baseball czar in an organization where he will be responsible for almost every decision the club makes.

David Kaplan of CSNChicago.com reveals a blossoming relationship between Epstein and Cubs chairman Tom Ricketts as a huge factor in wooing Epstein to Chicago. Kaplan also writes that Epstein would have near-total authority in the organization and would be able to construct the team from the farm system up.

Jon Greenberg of ESPN Chicago claims Epstein’s arrival would be perfect timing for a team that is losing fan interest and lacking star power.

Bruce Levine of ESPN Chicago instructs Epstein to be patient in winning with the Cubs because of the need to build a farm system and figure out locked-in contracts for declining players.

Gene Wojciechowski of ESPN Chicago is not willing to jump on the Epstein bandwagon just yet because of lingering questions about expectations and personnel issues.

Dan Bernstein of CBSChicago.com notes that while the Epstein hiring is a big deal for the franchise, it is unlikely to yield instant gratification.

Adam Harris of CBSChicago.com agrees that Epstein will become the new Cubs GM and President of Baseball Operations, but asserts that he will not be able to turn the team around as quickly as he did with the Red Sox because the Cubs are starting at a much lower level.

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  • vh588083

    The Chicago Tribune reported Thursday morning that Epstein has agreed to a five-year, $15 million deal that is still conditional on compensation in the form of either minor league players or cash as well as negotiations on what personnel Epstein would be allowed to bring with him-

    Wondering if the the personnel that needs to go with Theo to make this deal go thru is Lackey-ship them both out of BOSTON

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  • RP

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  • Anonymous

    Deion Sanders is so over the top with his “love” and his claiming Ocho his “little brother”. I think half Ocho’s problems are the people he surrounds himself with.

    Chad just because 3 million people follow you on twitter doesn’t mean Jack. It doesn’t make you a better football player or a better person. Why is it these Diva WR’s fade away into a non-exsistance, why not follow the Jerry Rices’ or Wes Welkers and do your talking on the field.

  • PATS312

    Deion’s no friend. He baited him the whole interview,hopping he would say he felt ‘slighted”by not having a podium! Way too much Deion on the NFL channel!

  • Jhhg_gh

    Mini-Cauk at it again. Go piss on your balls, why dont you?

  • Vjklander

    85 only exposes the fact Brady can’t hit a deep route to save his soul ….

  • hooah12

    What are people expecting from Ocho? If the argument is he is not going to get grabs when you have the other four primary recievers in the game, then what would his role be?  Nothing like having a fifth or sixth reciever be Ochocinco.  Let the people who know something about football decide if and how he fits in!  The dude is on our team and if you are a true patriots fan…congrats for being part of the brotherhood.  eff haters..and eff idiot pats fans

  • Anonymous

    Yeah, because we’ve never seen the dude hit a 40 yard bomb to Randy Moss or anything.

  • veet12

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    It’s worth a $20 bet

  • HEYWOOD_JABLOME

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      Kind of Funny considering that Brady could hit Randy Moss and Deion Branch on those deep routes. 
       No Need for the deep one (except to keep the opposing “D” on their toes) when you have receivers like Gronkowski, Welker,Hernandez,etc tearing up the field with short to intermediate pass routes and giving the opposing defensive backs fits!!!

  • Wha T Rubbish

    R U joking? why do we need a guy who cannot shut up, is way overpaid, and really did noting this year. He took up 5-6 million on the cap and we could have another WR for less that would give us more.
    3 million twitter followers, what does that say about people, get a life, read a book and get a job.

  • Cjf0125

     Go watch Highlights of the 2007 season….you will see just how wrong you are

  • Realitybites

    Ocho Cinco is a class act. Most true fans who understand the game will have an appreciation for Chad. I think he still has a lot to contribute, and I think that he will. I think it’s too early to put him in the coffin just yet. I def think he has more to offer on offense than Edelman. I would not be surprised if they go over the top to him in the SB.

  • Bassman

    Really?  And that Branch over the top touchdown was a screen play.

  • Jarodcore

    hahaha this is the dumbest comment I’ve read today, and I’ve read A LOT of dumb ones. Brady hasn’t had a deep receiver (that can learn the offense) since Moss.

    Moss was with the Pats for 3 seasons:

    Games Played: 48Yards: 3,765
    TD: 47
    AVG LNG: 70.66 Yds

    Yeah, you’re right. Brady “can’t hit a deep route to save his soul”.

  • Steve, not from Fall River

    I’m amazed at the amount of people who support this worthless piece of crap.  He has contributed nothing and took $6 million on the cap. 

    I just heard his girlfriend on the radio saying that they go to the bathroom in front of each other.  I guess I can understand why someone calls him a “class act”.

    They can’t get him out of here fast enough.

  • Noyesmakah

    I think with a FULL year and training camp will help him, he didnt get a full TC this year, so be patient Bill PLEASE he will show his talent, and just wait hes gonna be used in the SB and have at least 3 big plays just wait!!!

  • Steve, not from Fall River

    No one else got a full training camp either.  He’s the only one who couldn’t learn his routes,

  • No-cho

    Ocho won’t be on his best behavior for long.  He talks with Moss and T.O. all the time to keep from blowing up and being the old Chad?  They won’t be able to contain him in 2012.

  • Kern

    There is a trust factor that is achieved in a long-term, stable relationship where the participants are comfortable around each other to the point where natural bodily functions do not register. Class has nothing to do with it….

    Here’s the thing about trust: everybody has to be on board for that thing to float. Welker and Branch (particularly Branch) are in contract years; Brady likes those guys; the last thing Brady wants is for Ocho to waltz in and take reps away from his go to guys. Ocho has been open on lots of plays earlier in the season, Brady chose not to throw his way. Now the team still comes first, so when Branch isn’t in there Ocho gets a touchdown (Denver) or when a big play is needed Ocho’s number is called (Bills, Raiders, Jets), but make no mistake Brady thinks (and he’s right) Ocho will sign on to another team way before Branch will, and for the sake of loyalty and friendship is actively trying to make the lesser of the two receivers look better. (AND I GOT NO PROBLEM WITH THAT)

    In an off-season, as far as talent is concerned, Ocho makes that wide receiver set before any other Patriot (Now I loves me some Welker and I wouldn’t trade him, but trust I, Ocho still got them superior skills….remember, this is that dude, who would tell a pro-bowl DB, what route he was going to run, run that route, and make the catch; Welker can probably do that, Ocho’s done it).

  • Positivemike

    Ocho will be GONZO next year, as well he should be. The dude had a whole season, albeit a shortened preseason to get a grasp and couldn’t cut it. Besides the wrong route running due to not reading the play calls correctly, the guy has shown that he probably doesn’t have the solid hands anymore. Can we tolerate a wideout that will drop 25 per cent of throws that he gets a hand on?Although the guy is definitely faster than Branch, let’s face it, he’s lost more than a step-no yac master here. Who was the other Pats player, 3,4,5 years ago that they quietly let go because he couldn’t grasp the playbook? yeah, like him, Ocho’s toast. Will be surprised if he’s given another chance, a year older and slower.

  • Positivemike

    You’re whacked. Go back to 01 when they were spouting that trash. TB can definitely uncork it when he wants to. If you’re talking about pinpointing the ball with seeing eyes right on the hands with deep ball that’s something else. a few other quarterbacks,as good and not quite as good can do that. Please don’t bring Stinko into the discussion to support your argument, it makes you look foolish..

  • Positivemike

    another brilliant argument from a Stinko tweet follower……….

  • Positivemike

    This stiff COULD redeem himself in THE SHOW. ThaT’S ALL  I care about is the show. There is noone more critical of 85 on the boards than i am, Let the guy suit up and score a touchdown TOWARDS a WIN, or even JUST a critical first down completion and it’s all good. Do you really think Brady would trust him in the show when he didn’t trust him all regular season?

  • Positivemike

    Another twitter follower (denials wont work). I’ll take Edelman any ole day over stinko, please! Oh yeah, heard 85′s most rec ent comments? Telling the assembled reporters/writers that he is “extremely intelligent, extremely intelligent.” How fast he still is, etc. How humble. Aint we lucky to have him. The  guy’s got no y.a.c. in him at all. Jus’ sayin’. let the class act show something in the SHOW……….

  • Positivemike

    Ocho, not a Pats player in the typical mold. He can only do one thing – badly. Very, very badly.

  • LegionOfDo

    And I think this article pretty much guarantees Ochocinco will be Super Bowl MVP.

  • Anonymous

    Sanders and Irvin are so full of themselves. I’m surprised they even have a forum too spew their unintelligible, incoherent drivel.

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