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.

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.