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• Cultural Oddsmaker: Who'll Be The First Baseball General Manager To Get Publicly Smeared?

  Published: August 3, 2007, 3:25 pm

  Tags: Cultural Oddsmaker, J P Ricciardi, Julio Mateo, Ken Williams, Lady Punching, Omar Minaya, Pat Gillick, Theo Epstein

  AJ Daulerio's Cultural Oddsmaker runs every Friday. Email him to let him know what you think. During the trade deadline, you can really see the true personality of most general managers come out --...

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• Cultural Oddsmaker: Who'll Be The First Baseball General Manager To Get Publicly Smeared?

  Published: August 3, 2007, 3:25 pm

  Tags: Cultural Oddsmaker, J P Ricciardi, Julio Mateo, Ken Williams, Lady Punching, Omar Minaya, Pat Gillick, Theo Epstein

  machetes and cocaine. Theo Epstein: 2/1 The fair-haired boy of Boston has avoided salacious controversy, even though he's a young dude who not only plays in a band, but also happens to be GM of the most revered group of Red Sox in history. Put anyone else in that situation with less guile, and they're likely to be plastered all over the

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• THE LOCKER ROOM 8/27 Evening Edition

  Published: August 27, 2007, 5:48 pm

  Tags: Asante Samuel, Atlanta Falcons, Boston Red Sox, Chicago Bears, David Rabinowitz, Dog Fighting, Drayton Mclane, Houston Astros, Lance Briggs, Mlb, Michael Vick, Nfl, New England Patriots, Phil Garner, The Locker Room, Theo Epstein, Tim Purpura

  in the mold of Boston's Theo Epstein. Patriots cornerback Asante Samuel ended his holdout and reported to camp after missing the team's first three preseason games.The Boston Herald's Albert Breer says the Pats have expected this since Day

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• Sit Clay Sit: Theo Epstein Is A Robot And Will Eventually Enslave Us All

  Published: September 6, 2007, 4:45 pm

  Tags: Baseball, Boston Red Sox, Clay Buchholz, Sit Clay Sit, Theo Epstein

  major point, though, is that Theo Epstein is as disciplined a human being as we have ever encountered. The guy has a plan and will not diverge from it. We suspect this is only good for the Red Sox, even if it does prove him bionic. The Buchholz Dilemma [Vegas Watch]

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• Sit Clay Sit: Theo Epstein Is A Robot And Will Eventually Enslave Us All

  Published: September 6, 2007, 4:45 pm

  Tags: Baseball, Boston Red Sox, Clay Buchholz, Sit Clay Sit, Theo Epstein

  In another chapter in our repeated quest to understand the quixotic planet of Red Sox Nation, we delve down the rabbit hole of the saga of Clay Buchholz. As you know by now, the Red Sox do not plan...

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• The Dugout: The Eric Gagne Horse

  Published: September 20, 2007, 7:50 am

  Tags: Curt Schilling, Curtschilling, David Ortiz, Davidortiz, Derek Jeter, Derekjeter, Eric Gagne, Ericgagne, George Steinbrenner, Georgesteinbrenner, Jonathan Papelbon, Jonathanpapelbon, Theo Epstein, Theoepstein

  Filed under: Boston, New York, Red Sox, Yankees, AL East, The DugoutThe Dugout is a feature at FanHouse that brings the lives of Major League Baseball players directly to you...sort of. The official chatroom of the MLB keeps you up to date with all the recent happenings of your favorite players both on the field and off.Ok, so I'd be a complete

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• Curt Schilling Pitching for More Than Postseason Glory

  Published: September 25, 2007, 9:15 am

  Tags: Curt Schilling, Curtschilling, Theo Epstein, Theoepstein

  is prepared to move on if Theo Epstein's mind doesn't change between now and then."I've got a window [to re-sign with the Sox, the first 15 days after the World Series]. I want that to happen. If it doesn't work, I'll write a letter to all the teams that we feel are eligible. If someone's interested, we'll find out. How Schilling does in his

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• Jonathan Papelbon's Routine Is Ca-Razy

  Published: September 28, 2007, 7:00 am

  Tags: Jonathan Papelbon, Jonathanpapelbon, Terry Francona, Terryfrancona, Theo Epstein, Theoepstein

  Filed under: Boston, Red Sox, AL East, MLB InjuriesThe advanced pursuit of baseball knowledge has given front offices a huge amount of information in the past, oh, two decades or so, not just in the evaluation of talent but in the preservation of that talent. Not many old baseball people would admit it, but common sense dictates that abusing

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• Barry Bonds: Tall Tales From Years Past

  Published: October 17, 2007, 5:33 pm

  Tags: Barry Bonds, Barrybonds, Theo Epstein, Theoepstein

  such high ranks. Why, before Theo Epstein became a member of Red Sox royalty, he was a bit of pipsqueak. (Although, one could argue he's still one now, I suppose.)So yes, this brings us to Barry Bonds and his days as a high schooler. Now of course, Bonds was a stud in high school -- we already knew that. But you may not know this tale via

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• Boston Red Sox: Evil Empire 2.0?

  Published: October 24, 2007, 1:58 pm

  Tags: John Henry, John Kerry, Johnhenry, Johnkerry, Larry Lucchino, Larrylucchino, Red Sox Fans, Redsoxfans, Theo Epstein, Theoepstein

  that," General Manager Theo Epstein said. "If I were a fan of another team and 20,000 Red Sox fans came into my ballpark, it would [tick] me off too.""We go into parks, and anywhere from one-third to one-half the fans are rooting for the Red Sox," Henry said. "That doesn't necessarily endear you to everyone. Our payroll has grown as our

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• Are GMs Hijacking A-Rod's Money?

  Published: November 8, 2007, 6:47 pm

  Tags: Alex Rodriguez, Alexrodriguez, Theo Epstein, Theoepstein

  see why intelligent GMs like Theo Epstein would ever want to help the moron patrol. If Ed Wade wants to sign A-Rod for a crippling long-term deal, by God, let him!Permalink Email this

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• Are Johan's Salary Demands Keeping Him In Minnesota?

  Published: December 6, 2007, 8:20 am

  Tags: Alex Rodriguez, Alexrodriguez, Barry Zito, Barryzito, Carlos Gomez, Carlosgomez, Fernando Martinez, Fernandomartinez, Johan Santana, Johansantana, Kevin Mulvey, Kevinmulvey, Mike Pelfrey, Mikepelfrey, Theo Epstein, Theoepstein

  to complete the deal with GM Theo Epstein.It's hard to argue that anybody is worth $25 million a year, but if Alex Rodriguez is worth at least that much as the game's best hitter, isn't it only logical the game's best pitcher should be worth just as much? After all, doesn't the old adage say that pitching wins championships?If a team really

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• Now That's How You Tackle a Drunk

  Published: May 30, 2008, 11:23 am

  Tags: Bill Belichick, Billbelichick, Theo Epstein, Theoepstein

  is already on the phone with Theo Epstein trying to work out a deal for that security guard to play for the Patriots.(Hat tip to Big League Stew)Permalink Email this

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• Red Sox Will Just Say No to Barry Bonds

  Published: June 4, 2008, 12:09 pm

  Tags: Baseball, Pro Sports, Danz, Barry Bonds, Brandon Moss, Chris Carter, David Ortiz, Free Agency, Jeff Bailey, Rumors, Sean Casey, Theo Epstein, Trades

  look at internal options, Theo Epstein said in addressing the matter. “In this case, we've got Chris Carter, Brandon Moss and Jeff Bailey all tearing the cover off the ball in Triple A. Those guys deserve opportunities up here to show what they can do. “We also have Sean Casey, who is swinging the bat well all season, who may see

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• GM Trade History - Theo Epstein

  Published: June 28, 2008, 5:29 pm

  Tags: Boston Red Sox, Gm Trade History, Theo Epstein

  This afternoon we have another fine effort from MLBTR contributor Brendan Bianowicz.  Brendan compiled Theo Epstein's trade history.  He added other useful info as well. Download the spreadsheet here, and let us know in the comments if you see any errors or omissions.

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