Theo Was Chatty Today
I guess Theo had a press conference today, lots of stuff is said at press conferences, some of it actually has merit, some of it is bullshit. Only time will tell us which is which, but here's an aggregation of quotes from twitter. I won't attribute each one indivudually, but mostly coming from Jesse Rogers, Bruce Levine, Jordan Bernfield, Jon Greenberg, Bruce Miles and Paul Sullivan.
In no particular order...
Theo on the Cardinals: "How do you balance admiration and contempt?"
The long term Local TV deal is essential . We believe it will change are revenue picture and payroll . -Theo
Epstein: Our goal is to win NL Central next year. We're going to compete while developing young talent.
Theo likes job Renteria did. Blames the roster they handed him, which made it "hard to be a brilliant tactician."
On Manager - He fulfilled our expectations for having right atmosphere For our players to grow - Theo
We never list untouchables . There are certain players that would be difficult to move to stay true -Theo
No plan or anything to move Castro off short Theo says. Russell will move around in spring like others will.
We are making our plans for 2015 with Starlin Castro as our Shortstop.
Theo says Addison Russell will work at 2B and 3B in spring training next year. Coming to ST as a short stop, though.
Theo: says he doesn't believe in "untouchables" but don't read into that as players will be traded. Doesn't sound likely.
Epstein says the plan is to keep Ramirez and Grimm in the bullpen.
Theo: "What motivates us is how patient our fans have been... They've trusted us and we don't want to let them down."
Theo: looking to add veteran leadership. Not "essential", but it is something he wants to add to the bench, or in the right spot, a starter.
We need some help in leadership to help Rizzo and Castro -Truly seasoned guys are something we would like to add .
Theo: "Pirates done phen. job acquiring young talent...that young OF, that's not going anywhere, young pitching, that's not going anywhere."
Theo: #Cubs can compete in 2015 but won't sell out or abandon Long term plan to do so.
Theo didn't call Manny a candidate for Cubs assistant hitting coach job yet but also wouldn't rule him out. Manny wants to play winter ball.
Theo: It's right time to add impact talent and #Cubs have tremendous payroll flexibility.
I'll add anything else in the comments if I come across it.
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