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Theo Epstein agrees to five-year extension with Cubs

By Logan Bradley

Oct 13, 2015; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Cubs president of baseball operations Theo Epstein celebrates on the field after defeating the St. Louis Cardinals in game four of the NLDS at Wrigley Field. Mandatory Credit: Jerry Lai-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 13, 2015; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Cubs president of baseball operations Theo Epstein celebrates on the field after defeating the St. Louis Cardinals in game four of the NLDS at Wrigley Field. Mandatory Credit: Jerry Lai-USA TODAY Sports /
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Rejoice, Cubs fans, your team just locked down mastermind Theo Epstein for another five years.

Theo Epstein, the team president of the Chicago Cubs has officially signed a five-year extension with the club. His contract was set to expire at the end of this season, but it seems the sole focus can now turn to the upcoming playoffs. The architect behind the team with the best record in baseball has agreed to a five-year extension that is worth $50 million that makes him the highest-paid executive in sports.

The team released a statement made by Cubs owner, Tom Ricketts:

"“In the five years under Theo’s leadership, he has brought in a strong executive team and acquired and developed some of the best players in the game.  Now, the results are on the field.  My family and I have no doubt that we have moved closer to our goal of delivering Cubs fans the World Series Championship they deserve.”"

According to a report from CBS Chicago, the deal will surpass the $8 million that the Dodgers Andrew Friedman received in 2014 to become their president of baseball operations.

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No doubt, a very exciting time to be a Cubs fan. The regular season is coming to a close and the club will no doubt own the best record in the game. Now they’ve locked down Epstein for another five years. Maybe now Epstein can enjoy a game from the Wrigley Field bleachers without a disguise.

The Cubs can attribute much of their recent success to the workings of Epstein. If the team is to win its first World Series since 1908, it certainly wouldn’t be the first for Epstein. As the general manager of the Red Sox from 2003-2011 he brought the Sox their first championship in 86 years. Now, even if the Cubs can’t get a title this season, it seems all but inevitable they will get one, or maybe multiple, in the coming years.

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Epstein and co. have set the Cubs up for success that will be sustained for a long time to come. Cornerstone talents like Anthony Rizzo, Kris Bryant and Addison Russell are all 27 years or younger. It’s no longer a matter of if, but when, the Cubs snag a championship.

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