It has been rumored for a long time now, but apparently the Cubs have asked the Red Sox to talk to Theo Epstein. Now comes a very big decision for the Red Sox.
I have written before that I do blame Theo for a lot of the Red Sox problems this year, and even more then that the problems we will be having for the next 3-4 years (Lackey, Crawford, ect), but DP did bring up some good points, and Theo has brought us some winners as well.
So, what's my verdict in whether or not the Red Sox should let him talk to the Cubs? This is going to sound like a cop out, but it depends. It really depends on what the Red Sox get in return.
Let's say for a second that the Cubs get him, and they also take Lackey's salary. Would you do it then? I think I would. They have to get that guy out of the clubhouse, and it seems like the Red Sox have faith that Ben Cherington is going to be the next guy in line for the GM job.
Would the Cubs do that? They might just be desperate enough to do it, and they might also believe that Lackey could bounce back if he went to the NL. If the Red Sox got rid of that salary, along with Drews salary coming off the books that could really make the Red Sox players again this offseason. I know DP doesn't like him, but wouldn't CJ Wilson look a hell of a lot better in this rotation?
The other option is to sign Theo right now to an extension. There is no point of him picking our next manager if he is only going to be the GM for one more year. If they let him talk to the Cubs, he is going to leave. I really don't see him coming back if he goes there for any kind of talk.
This decision needs to be made now, because the Red Sox, either way they decide to play this, have a lot of work to do this offseason.
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