Theo Epstein steps down after 9 seasons leading Cubs

[ASFN Admin]

Theo Epstein, who transformed the long-suffering Chicago Cubs and helped bring home a drought-busting championship in 2016, is stepping down after nine seasons as the club's president of baseball operations. The team announced Tuesday that Epstein is leaving the organization, and general manager Jed Hoyer is being promoted to take his place. Epstein said in a statement he will ''cherish'' his time with the Cubs and said it was simply time to make a change.

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