Theo Epstein Sploosh Thread

[CBStew]

Epstein-Hoyer 2020?

I actually want Tim Cook to run, and I want his staff/cabinet to be primarily Apple execs. I have little logical reason for desiring this.

That is because this is an insane thing to desire.

INSANELY GREAT?

No. Just insane.

I don't know. I think there are worse things than having brilliant executives run the United States, after having a track record of already running the most successful company in the world, who have an understanding about how important it is to protect the environment, as well as the privacy rights of US citizens.

Running a business is almost nothing like running a country.

That is encouraging, considering the mess that Trump made of his businesses.

[Bort]

Epstein-Hoyer 2020?

I actually want Tim Cook to run, and I want his staff/cabinet to be primarily Apple execs. I have little logical reason for desiring this.

That is because this is an insane thing to desire.

INSANELY GREAT?

No. Just insane.

I don't know. I think there are worse things than having brilliant executives run the United States, after having a track record of already running the most successful company in the world, who have an understanding about how important it is to protect the environment, as well as the privacy rights of US citizens.

Running a business is almost nothing like running a country.

That is encouraging, considering the mess that Trump made of his businesses.

I came here to say "rimshot," but then got sad.

[SKO]

You chucklefucks just had to ruin my nice bumping of the Theo thread. Goddamn you.

[Saul Goodman]

You chucklefucks just had to ruin my nice bumping of the Theo thread. Goddamn you.

We seem to have determined that Theo isn't going anywhere and especially not to politics, so post your joyful positive or git out.

[CT III]

You chucklefucks just had to ruin my nice bumping of the Theo thread. Goddamn you.

We seem to have determined that Theo isn't going anywhere and especially not to politics, so post your joyful positive or git out.

I want to be perfectly clear on one thing: I'm the only one who can say "or git out" now.

[ChuckD]

You chucklefucks just had to ruin my nice bumping of the Theo thread. Goddamn you.

We seem to have determined that Theo isn't going anywhere and especially not to politics, so post your joyful positive or git out.

I want to be perfectly clear on one thing: I'm the only one who can say "or git out" now.

Edit: Is that the first CT character to ever receive an Academy Award nomination?

[flannj]

You chucklefucks just had to ruin my nice bumping of the Theo thread. Goddamn you.

We seem to have determined that Theo isn't going anywhere and especially not to politics, so post your joyful positive or git out.

I want to be perfectly clear on one thing: I'm the only one who can say "or git out" now.

Edit: Is that the first CT character to ever receive an Academy Award nomination?

Nope.

[Armchair_QB]

Is Theo still on his bender? Because he should be.

[Quality Start Machine]

If Almora replaces Fowler, 7 of 8 starting position players are 27 or younger.

[CBStew]

There is an amazing amount of crap that the internet is trying to sell me because the Cubs won the World Series.  Do I need or even want a red and blue Louisville Slugger bat?  How about a pair of World Series sox?  Of course I am buying a T shirt with a picture of the trophy on it, and a Rizzo shirt for my grandson.  But I have to draw the line at the commemorative wrist watch.

[Bort]

There is an amazing amount of crap that the internet is trying to sell me because the Cubs won the World Series.  Do I need or even want a red and blue Louisville Slugger bat?  How about a pair of World Series sox?  Of course I am buying a T shirt with a picture of the trophy on it, and a Rizzo shirt for my grandson.  But I have to draw the line at the commemorative wrist watch.

I always pictured you as more of a commemorative pocket watch and spats type.

[Saul Goodman]

There is an amazing amount of crap that the internet is trying to sell me because the Cubs won the World Series.  Do I need or even want a red and blue Louisville Slugger bat?  How about a pair of World Series sox?  Of course I am buying a T shirt with a picture of the trophy on it, and a Rizzo shirt for my grandson.  But I have to draw the line at the commemorative wrist watch.

I always pictured you as more of a commemorative pocket watch and spats type.

With an onion on his belt, which was the style at the time.

[CBStew]

There is an amazing amount of crap that the internet is trying to sell me because the Cubs won the World Series.  Do I need or even want a red and blue Louisville Slugger bat?  How about a pair of World Series sox?  Of course I am buying a T shirt with a picture of the trophy on it, and a Rizzo shirt for my grandson.  But I have to draw the line at the commemorative wrist watch.

I always pictured you as more of a commemorative pocket watch and spats type.

With an onion on his belt, which was the style at the time.

Two-toned wingtips with taps.

[SKO]

-Three straight 90+ win seasons (first time since 1928-1930)
-Three straight postseason appearances (first time since 1906-1908)
-Three straight years winning at least one postseason series (not done since...ever)
-Best record in baseball since start of 2015

Oh and for what it's worth even after losing on purpose for the first 3 years of the Epstein Era the Cubs are now well over .500 in his tenure as GM anyway (492-479).

I guess this is that "sustained success" thing they were talking about.

[Quality Start Machine]

-Three straight 90+ win seasons (first time since 1928-1930)
-Three straight postseason appearances (first time since 1906-1908)
-Three straight years winning at least one postseason series (not done since...ever)
-Best record in baseball since start of 2015

Oh and for what it's worth even after losing on purpose for the first 3 years of the Epstein Era the Cubs are now well over .500 in his tenure as GM anyway (492-479).

I guess this is that "sustained success" thing they were talking about.

How's this for keeping it going for a bit...

C- Contreras (age 25)
1B - Rizzo (age 27)
2B Baez (Age 24)
SS - Russell (Age 23)
3B - Bryant (Age 25)
LF - Schwarber (Age 24)/Happ (Age 22)
CF - Almora (Age 23)
RF - Heyward (Age 27)