MLB commentary: Epstein not interested in middle ground
MESA, Ariz. — A persistent father leaned into the Cubs dugout Tuesday at Hohokam Stadium to get Theo Epstein’s attention.
For several minutes of excruciating detail, the man asked Epstein’s advice in dealing with a son struggling to make his baseball team. Practicing what he preaches to fans, Epstein patiently listened to someone out there who still thought the Cubs president had all the answers.
“I’d like to help, but I don’t know the situation,’’ Epstein said politely.
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