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Theo Epstein steps down as Cubs President
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Theo Epstein steps down as Cubs President

Cubs Talk Podcast

November 18, 202041m 33s

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Show Notes

Theo Epstein has officially stepped down as Cubs president of baseball operations and will be succeeded by general manager Jed Hoyer. The Cubs Talk crew of David Kaplan, Gordon Wittenmyer, Maddie Lee and Tim Stebbins discuss Epstein's resignation, what led to Theo ultimately stepping down, and what his legacy in Chicago will look like.

(1:30) - How surprising is Theo's resignation?

(6:26) - Tom Ricketts' thinking going forward with Jed Hoyer

(9:30) - Theo Epstein's legacy as Cubs president

(19:09) - With Theo gone, will the Cubs break up the team?

(37:18) - Fondest memories of Theo's tenure