The Plan: Epstein, Maddon, and the Audacious Blueprint for a Cubs Dynasty
(Paperback, Expanded and Updated)
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The Plan: Epstein, Maddon, and the Audacious Blueprint for a Cubs Dynasty
By (Author) David Kaplan
Foreword by Anthony Rizzo
Introduction by Bud Selig
Triumph Books
Triumph Books
22nd June 2021
Expanded and Updated
United States
Classifications
General
Non Fiction
Travel and holiday guides
796.357640977311
Physical Properties
Paperback
320
Width 152mm, Height 228mm, Spine 22mm
403g
Description
With a New Afterword: THE INSIDE STORY OF WHAT WENT WRONG AFTER 2016!
David Kaplan of CSN Chicago and ESPN Radio goes behind the scenes with the Cubs and their front office, walking the steps of their captivating rise to becoming 2016 World Series champions
On October 12, 2011, Theo Epstein became the new Chicago Cubs president of baseball operations, flipping a switch on the lovable-loser franchise and initiating a plan to accomplish in Chicago what he'd succeeded in as general manager of the Boston Red Sox: ending a World Series drought.
It would require a complete team tear-down and turnover, a new farm system foundation of young talent which Epstein and Cubs GM Jed Hoyer gradually added to with gutsy trades and timely signings.
After years of rebuilding, Epstein's vision was realized in the form of one of the most exciting and talented teams in baseball, led by heavyweights like Anthony Rizzo and Kris Bryant, as well as visionaries like manager JoeMaddon. Then the challenge became making thesuccess last.
Featuring exclusive interviews with Epstein, owner Tom Ricketts, and other team insiders, this is the definitive account of modern baseball on the North Side.
Author Bio
David Kaplan is a three-time Emmy Award winner. He currently hosts Kap and Co. on ESPN Radio 1000, and co-hosts Sports Talk Live on NBC Sports Chicago. You can follow him on Twitter at @thekapman.
