Former Chicago Cubs Executive Ruled Out for Red Sox Job

Former Chicago Cubs boss Theo Epstein has been ruled out to replace Chaim Bloom after being fired by the Boston Red Sox.

Kade Kistner | Sep 14, 2023

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The Boston Red Sox are in need of a new leader for their front office after Chaim Bloom was relinquished as a Chief Baseball Officer.

The Red Sox have seriously underperformed over the course of his tenure and questionable moves were made with the roster. Chief among those was trading away Mookie Betts, one of the top three players in all of baseball.

Still, Boston competes in the most competitive division in baseball. Every single team in the American League East is a competitor for the postseason.

It's not an excuse, but the reality is that a seasoned executive with a background in winning is needed to lead the club.

One name that has circulated is former Chicago Cubs boss Theo Epstein. He could have been a perfect match, but it appears his name is no longer in the running.

According to MLB.com, Sam Kennedy has ruled out Epstein as a potential candidate.

Epstein was the mastermind behind the Cubs' 2015 World Series championship and was a driving force at bringing the club back into relevance.

Widely regarded as one of the brightest minds in baseball, it comes as a wonder as to why the Red Sox wouldn't at least kick the tires on an executive with Epstein's pedigree?

After all, it would be a reunion for Boston and Epstein as the he was charged to take the helm as general manager in 2002.

He resigned from the post in 2005 citing personal reasons.

Published Sep 14, 2023

KADE KISTNER

Kade Kistner is the publisher and beat writer for Sports Illustrated's Inside the Cubs. An alumnus of Tulane University, Kade graduated in 2017 with a degree in Latin American Studies and a minor in Spanish. Upon graduation, Kade commissioned into the United States Navy and attended Naval Flight School in Pensacola, Fl. He served as a Naval Aviator and was stationed in Jacksonville, Fl. During his time in school and the Navy, Kade began covering the MLB and NFL with USA Today, SB Nation, and Sports Illustrated. Kade covered the New Orleans Saints, Texas Rangers, and numerous other teams within the Sports Illustrated network before launching Inside the Phillies, Inside the Astros, and Inside the Cubs. You can follow him on Twitter at @KadeKistner, or if you have any questions or comments he can be reached via email at kwkistner@gmail.com.