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Theo Epstein's days in the Boston Red Sox' front offices are over, and for good this time. Epstein agreed on a five-year deal reportedly worth nearly $20 million with the Chicago Cubs to become the team's new general manager.
While the news isn't really surprising, as Epstein's potential departure to the Cubs had been rumored since the summer months, it does close a major chapter in the storied history book of the Red Sox. Now that Theo's gone, one of the best decades in franchise history, at least in recent memory, is now a thing of the past.
Before we move forward, let's take a minute to revel in what has been accomplished since 2002. Under Epstein's guidance, the Red Sox have won 932 games and have won 95 games or more games in six seasons. In addition, the team has won 90 or more games in...
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