Maybe If We Play "Hotel California"* Over and Over

Would Theo change his mind & return to the Red Sox? Rectifying the biggest mistake the Sawx have made since that whole Bambino thing? A girl can dream, can't she?

Peter Gammons, reporting for ESPN: Bowden, Beattie to interview for Red Sox GM post

Some in the ownership group hold out hope that Epstein can resolve his differences with Lucchino and return as the GM. Contrary to some reports, Lucchino has not rejected that idea, and wants Epstein back, Gammons reported.

Michael Silverman, Boston Herald: Next Sox GM: Epstein? Rumors persist door’s still open

Multiple Red Sox personnel, several prominently placed in the organization, have quietly been trying to talk Epstein into rejoining the ballclub he left on Halloween when he rejected a three-year, $4.5 million offer. Retaining credibility for Epstein in case he changes his mind remains a significant hurdle to overcome, plus a multitude of organizational issues would have to be resolved.

He Who Must Not Be Named, Boston Globe: Time to kiss and make up
Sox search should look back at Epstein

But we haven't talked much about the obvious choice to fill the position. He's young, talented, experienced, local, and has a World Series ring in his dresser drawer. He was born and raised to be general manager of the Boston Red Sox and he's currently not employed.

The Red Sox should offer the job to Brookline native Theo Epstein.

This is not as stupid as it sounds. Think about it for a moment. There was a lot of emotion involved in young Theo's decision last week. He never really told us why he's not coming back, but he did say he could no longer put his heart and soul into the business of running the Red Sox.

Bet he's having second thoughts about that decision right about now. Bet he'd listen if the Sox reached out.

*
"Welcome to the Hotel California....
You can check out any time you like
But you can never leave"


12:30 p.m. update: The Soxaholix sez it ain't gonna happen.