Theo Epstein recently joined Comcast SportsNet New England’s Sean McAdam on ‘The Baseball Show’ podcast. The Cubs President of Baseball Operations talked about last year, the Cubs upcoming season and the expectations that surround his team.
Epstein also discussed the changes in the game, how defense is now measured and valued and being in charge of a baseball team once again that resides in the toughest division in baseball.
On the Cubs being in position for another strong season, FanGraphs projecting the team to have the best record in baseball and coming off a trip to the NLCS, did the rebuild happen quicker or is it in line with the front office’s timetable?