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MLB hires former Cubs president Theo Epstein as consultant

MLB hires former Cubs president Theo Epstein as consultant

FromCubs Talk Podcast


MLB hires former Cubs president Theo Epstein as consultant

FromCubs Talk Podcast

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Length:
22 minutes
Released:
Jan 15, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Well, that didn't take long. Theo Epstein, the former Cubs president, now sets his sights on larger pursuits, joining MLB as a consultant to the commissioner's office. Epstein will help evaluate potential rule changes to improve the game's entertainment value, which he takes some responsibility for hurting. The Cubs Talk crew of David Kaplan, Gordon Wittenmyer, Maddie Lee, and Tim Stebbins discuss Theo's move and what could be in store for the former Cubs president in the future.(1:40) - First impressions of MLB hiring Theo Epstein(5:05) - What will Theo be doing exactly?(10:20) - Can analytics in baseball be fixed?(14:00) - What is Theo ultimately trying to achieve? Owner? MLB commissioner?(17:40) - Predictions on Theo's future
Released:
Jan 15, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

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The Cubs Talk Podcast breaks down all things baseball on the North Side. Host David Kaplan and a rotating cast, bring insider perspective, regular player interviews, and news updates during the team's pursuit of another championship.