Since former Boston Red Sox general manager Theo Epstein joined the Chicago Cubs as their president of baseball operations back in 2011, the organization has enjoyed a vast amount of success.
Now, heading into a postseason where they are seen as favorites to win the World Series, the Cubs have reportedly awarded Epstein for his hard work.
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There’s no doubt that Epstein deserves this extension. What he’s done to build a legitimate contender in Chicago has been nothing short of amazing.
More so than the big-named free-agent signings the Cubs have made in the recent past, Epstein’s ability to field a young roster is what should be taken into account here.
From the trade for All-Star shortstop Addison Russell to the selections of Kris Bryant and Javier Baez in the draft, there’s a whole lot that’s gone into building what should be a perennial contender in the National League.
Whether that equates to the Cubs’ first World Series title in over a century remains to be seen. It, however, does mean that Epstein will be in it for the long haul.