Theo Esptein Talks Red Sox

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Former Red Sox GM and current Cubs President of Baseball Operations Theo Epstein joined WEEI's resident assclowns Dennis and Callahan yesterday morning, talking about both the Cubs and the Red Sox. Here's what Pearl Jam had to say about the Sox...

• Theo said that he and current Red Sox GM Ben Cherington had discussed Epstein's possible departure from the organization for years.
• Epstein on last season's off-field issues: "There were periods that were just as unproductive and contentious in 2004".
• On the subject of Jonathan Papelbon's departure to the Phillies, Theo said, "You can get in trouble sometimes giving huge four-year deals to closers". Epstein said that Papelbon will be missed in Boston, but the additions of Andrew Bailey and Mark Melancon should help the bullpen recover from the loss.
• Theo also said that Carl Crawford didn't let his athleticism translate into success last season, but he expects Crawford to have better results in 2012 and beyond.
• Epstein said that Red Sox owner John Henry "wasn't a proponent" of the Crawford deal, but Theo wanted to sign him.
• Epstein also said that the Red Sox should obtain compensation for his departure, but referred to Andy MacPhail's move to the Cubs in 1994 and said that they shouldn't get much from Chicago.

Everything else he talked about had to do with the Cubs, and I don't know about you guys, but I really don't care about the Cubs. Not one bit. So, I won't post anything he said about the Cubs. If you want to see what else he had to say, check out the story on MLB Trade Rumors.