If we think a playoff spot's not in the cards, there will be no concern for appearances or cosmetics whatsoever. We'll continue to address our future and trade off some pieces that would keep us respectable. — Theo Epstein Copy Share Image
I still wake up thinking about draft choices we should have made that would have impacted the franchise for a long time, but I… — Theo Epstein Copy Share
I used to follow people home. I just like being anonymous so much that I would follow people home because they didn't know who… — Theo Epstein Copy Share
When we build that foundation for sustained success, and it ultimately results in a World Series, it's going to be more than just a… — Theo Epstein Copy Share
If you're trying to avoid one move that you don't think is going to work out, don't then settle for a different move that… — Theo Epstein Copy Share
You're not always going to get the outcomes you feel like your talent deserves, that you feel like the big picture deserves. And what's… — Theo Epstein Copy Share
We try to do a great job of understanding the opposing hitter and his tendencies. Maybe understand the hitter better than he knows himself. — Theo Epstein Copy Share
Sometimes, on the business side, it's important to sort of have something with some sizzle in an offseason. It's the baseball operations department's job… — Theo Epstein Copy Share
When I was writing or competing in individual sports, it felt unfulfilling and lonely. When I was able to find a group of people… — Theo Epstein Copy Share
I believe in our players. That's why they're here. I also know slumping is part of baseball. What's surprising is sometimes when it lasts… — Theo Epstein Copy Share
I believe in the First Amendment. But I also believe we should be mindful of how other people feel. — Theo Epstein Copy Share
Scouting and player development is the key to year-in and year-out success, not the occasional lucky hit. There are no definitive answers in this… — Theo Epstein Copy Share
You have years where most things go your way, and you have years where more things than usual seem like a challenge. — Theo Epstein Copy Share
The only time I think about my contract is when I'm asked about it by the media. — Theo Epstein Copy Share
There has to be active, hands-on management in concert with the manager to lead the organization and make sure that the standards that we… — Theo Epstein Copy Share
