Are We To Expect Beattie?
Since Theo Epstein’s departure from the Sox on Halloween, rumors have been flying around faster than jets over the middle-east. Recent meetings with the Red Sox and Jim Beattie might indicate a front-runner this late in the interviewing process.
At this point and this stage of the offseason, only one thing appears certain. The Red Sox front office and the history of leaks that it has, have seemed to come to a halt. Apparently, Theo’s departure may have touched the organization right where it counts as many of the early off-season rumors (Konerko, Manny to Mets, etc.) have had no real weight to them, and the front office isn’t talking, to anyone it seems.
Manny may want to go elsewhere, but there might not be any teams that want him at this point.