Theo: Only John Henry Opposed Signing Crawford
Theo Epstein was on WEEI this morning. There is audio on the main page, and there's this.
This fan was on board with getting Crawford. In fact I'm still on board with it; I think he'll come around. It will be good if it happens soon.
UPDATE: Another interesting point made by Theo, which I agree with. I don't recall GM negotiations ever being so complicated.
Speaking on the Dennis & Callahan Show Thursday morning, Cubs president, and former Red Sox general manager, Theo Epstein confirmed John Henry's assertion that the principal owner was against signing Carl Crawford to the seven-year, $142 million deal he received prior to the 2011 season. Epstein said, however, that Henry was alone in his opinion, with the rest of the organization's decision-makers being on board with the commitment.
This fan was on board with getting Crawford. In fact I'm still on board with it; I think he'll come around. It will be good if it happens soon.
UPDATE: Another interesting point made by Theo, which I agree with. I don't recall GM negotiations ever being so complicated.