MLB hires former Cubs president Theo Epstein as consultant
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Well, that didn't take long. Theo Epstein, the former Cubs president, now sets his sights on larger pursuits, joining MLB as a consultant to the commissioner's office. Epstein will help evaluate potential rule changes to improve the game's entertainment value, which he takes some responsibility for hurting. The Cubs Talk crew of David Kaplan, Gordon Wittenmyer, Maddie Lee, and Tim Stebbins discuss Theo's move and what could be in store for the former Cubs president in the future.
(1:40) - First impressions of MLB hiring Theo Epstein
(5:05) - What will Theo be doing exactly?
(10:20) - Can analytics in baseball be fixed?
(14:00) - What is Theo ultimately trying to achieve? Owner? MLB commissioner?
(17:40) - Predictions on Theo's future
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