Twitter Reaction: Cubs fans thank Theo Epstein as era ends in Chicago

Sportsnet Staff @SportsnetNovember 17, 2020 - 12:37pm

Former Chicago Cubs president of baseball operations Theo Epstein. (Gregory Bull/AP)

Theo Epstein has stepped down as president of the Chicago Cubs after nine seasons, ending an era that included the team’s first World Series title in 108 years.

As the club gets set to transition under new president Jed Hoyer, fans took to Twitter to wish Epstein well and thank him for his contributions to one of the most successful decades in franchise history.

Fans of other teams, meanwhile, have already begun lobbying for him to run their franchises.

Theo Epstein will step down from his role as President of Baseball Operations effective Nov. 20 and depart the organization after nine seasons.

Jed Hoyer, who joined the club in Nov. 2011 as Executive VP/General Manager, will be named President of Baseball Operations. pic.twitter.com/SDeF826SFH

— Chicago Cubs (@Cubs) November 17, 2020

Source: Theo Epstein intends to take the upcoming season off. He’s not resigning in order to pursue a position with the Mets or Phillies. @MLBNetwork @MLB

— Jon Morosi (@jonmorosi) November 17, 2020

Think about Theo Epstein’s career: he brought championships to the two most long suffering franchises: Cubs and Red Sox. Ended two long droughts.

— Daniel Darling (@dandarling) November 17, 2020

The Cubs owe a lot to Theo Epstein. If it wasn’t for him, there would be no World Series in 2016. He brought this team their golden age in franchise history. Going to be interesting to see what he does next with his talents

— Jacob Steinberg (@jsteinbergmedia) November 17, 2020

If I’m Jed Hoyer, my first move is to hire Theo Epstein as president of baseball operations

— Ross Ko[a]ch (@RKUhler) November 17, 2020

Thank you Theo Epstein for all you have done for the organization. HOFer no question.

— Correy Wygant (@CorreyRTZ) November 17, 2020

As a lifelong Cubs fan, I’m forever grateful for what Theo Epstein built in Chicago. I got to see the Cubs win the World Series with my Dad because of him. He gave me the greatest moment of my life. You gave me something that means everything. Thank you so much Theo https://t.co/yt7tvSRLRF

— Josh (@IHateLettuce2) November 17, 2020

The President (Theo Epstein) and the manager (Joe Maddon) who won the Cubs their first World Series in 108 years are both gone within a year. https://t.co/D6rovAADxO

— Robert Daniels (@812filmreviews) November 17, 2020

Theo Epstein gave the @Cubs a world championship and the foundation to be good for years to come. Just have to continue to build off his work, but the man is a Chicago Legend #ThankYouTheo

— Michael Hellmueller (@RealMikeBayless) November 17, 2020

Update:@ChicagoBears confirm out of pure desperation Theo Epstein will be taking over play calling for the rest of the season. https://t.co/Lqidzp9XQc

— Besse (@BesseBoy) November 17, 2020

Theo Epstein to the Tigers, who says no https://t.co/3oykcWG2Lg

— Takes (@SpartyMyTake) November 17, 2020

Future Chicago Bears GM Theo Epstein

— Stephen Letizia (@StephenLetizia) November 17, 2020

Reports: Theo Epstein is taking a year off.

Steve Cohen: pic.twitter.com/hlJGnaN4UF

— KFC (@KFCBarstool) November 17, 2020

Theo Epstein to Manchester United pic.twitter.com/ThgIFV3FcM

— Men in Blazers (@MenInBlazers) November 17, 2020

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