Epstein resigns as Red Sox GM -- TAKE THE POLL

by MQAblog on Oct 31, 2005 6:42 PM EST

BOSTON (AP) -- Red Sox general manager Theo Epstein resigned Monday, surprising Boston and the baseball world just one year after he helped build the franchise's first World Series championship team since 1918.

Cashman has good timing signing on a few days ago...George would have undoubtably tried to snag Epstein otherwise. Should He still try?

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In regards to Epstein, the Yankees should

Get him now at any cost and pay out Cashman

1 votes

Talked to him about coming in '07 giving Cashman 1 more year

4 votes

Ignore him and keep Cashman

26 votes

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Not surprised

The Red Sox organization is even more dysfunctional than ours, if you ask me. When Lucchino called us the evil empire, he showed what a loser he is.

by Yankee Fanne on Oct 31, 2005 7:54 PM EST reply actions

Plus

When you listen to Pedro talk about how he left Boston, you can hear the bitterness toward that club. But the worst was how they fired the team doctor who'd treated Curt Bloody Sock Schilling last year and was the hero. They make really lame front office moves.

by Yankee Fanne on Oct 31, 2005 7:56 PM EST reply actions

No one wants to play for Boston...

Wells and Manny tell the Sox they want to be traded....Pedro left and is happy in NY....etc.

Who wants to play for Boston? They have less loyalty than any team I have I can think of.

They leave thier own free agents out to dry to the last minute, often electing to sign cheaper free agents.

One reason the Yankees have people want to play for them: LOYALTY- Jeter, Posada, Bernie (until this year), Rivera, etc. have been here since they started in the majors....which means they make more and more money each year....results in higher payroll, but its worth it to keep your stars around and happy...who does Boston have left?

Nixon and Varitek, thats pretty much it, I think.
Varitek was almost lost last off season when Boston screwed around and waited.

They are screwed up, but no one will admit it since the media still loves them because of 2004. Lets see how they do without Manny next year...even if they get Konerko...they may be without thier "beloved" Bill Mueller as they probably won't want to pay him....Shilling is finished as far as I am concerned....Clement needs surgery I think?....Wells is gone....I guess David Ortiz will have to hit a homerun every at bat next season...

Matt Charles

by matt21oc on Nov 1, 2005 1:08 PM EST reply actions

Don't forget Wakefield

I agree, the Red Sox are easily in the worst shape of any 2005 postseason club- and that includes the Padres, because San Diego only has to improve a little to dominate the NL West. The Red Sox need starters, relievers, both corner infielders, and a centerfielder BEFORE you talk about trading Manny and depriving the offense of half of its power. I don't see a Manny for Cameron deal happening, just because I can't imagine letting Manny play the outfield in a park that's left field isn't 90 feet deep. He's a DH.

Have faith in the Yankees my son. Think of the great DiMaggio.

by jscape2000 on Nov 1, 2005 2:45 PM EST up reply actions