By Tony Andracki
CSNChicago.com
With the announcement that Theo Epstein has accepted a five-year deal with the Cubs, the next question on everybody's minds was compensation. What would the Cubs have to give the Red Sox to retain Epstein's services officially?
The two sides began talks today regarding compensation, but according to WEEI's John Dennis, the talks reportedly not go well.
Dennis tweeted Thursday evening "Day 1 of the COMPENSATION negotiation between Sox & Cubs did NOT go well today. Boston wants prospects. Chicago wants to pay just cash."
That's scary in and of itself, but as WEEI.com reminds readers in its story, the Red Sox were in the Cubs' shoes less than a decade ago.
Back in 2002, Billy Beane of "Moneyball" fame agreed to move from Oakland to Boston to take over the GM position for the Red Sox. But, the two sides struggled to find an agreement they were both happy with and Beane wound up changing his mind and sticking in Oakland before the two teams came to a formal agreement regarding compensation.
Then again, everything worked out for the Red Sox, as Beane's decision to stay in Oakland made room for a little-known guy by the name of Theo Epstein. And we all know the heights he reached with his office in Fenway Park.
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