Theo, the frying pan and the fire

The deal is not totally official, and perhaps the negotiation for some top prospects might actually keep it from happening, but Theo Epstein will be the new GM for the Cubs.
Say it with me: Congrats on your new thankless job when things go all to hell and everyone blames you because you didn’t “turn things around” with a team that is more “cursed” than the Red Sox.

Bordering on the MVP

Do you remember the last catcher to win the Most Valuable Player award in a World Series?
Pat Borders with the Blue Jays in 1992. That was a long time ago.
But with Texas one win from the title, Mike Napoli is about to join the former Toronto receiver.