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Former Red Sox general manager Theo Epstein has agreed to a deal worth a minimum of $15 million over five years. Epstein won two World Series titles in his nine year tenure with the Red Sox. (Source ESPN)
Take: The Cubs' greatest enemy under the Jim Hendry regime was the lack of minor league talent to supplement costly veterans and precipitate potential trades. Given the direct impact on the 2007 World Series that was made by the Red Sox home-grown talent, Epstein is the perfect candidate to retool the meek Windy City farm system and will hopefully learn from his mistakes in Boston regarding large contracts to big-name, sexy free agents.
The Pirates have declined to pick up Paul Maholm's $7.75 million option for 2012. The move comes after the starting pitcher posted his best season since becoming a full-time starter. The LHP is looking forward to testing free agency. (Source: MLBTradeRumors)
Take: Maholm is expected to see significant attention in a starting pitching-shallow free agent market. With the volatility of free agency, it's tough to decipher a potential effect on his fantasy value until he signs. Worth noting: Maholm had an ERA almost a full run lower at home than on the road (3.27 at home vs. 4.19 on the road).
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