Since joining the Cubs in 2011, it seems like everything Theo Epstein touches turns to gold. It’s all about context and perception. Cub fans were so desperate for direction, it’s no wonder they quickly latched onto the young, confident, and more importantly proven Epstein.
Baseball is a crap shoot of sorts. Scouts can prepare and project but no one will truly know what they have until it arrives…or doesn’t.
The minor league system was traditionally weak in the final years of the Jim Hendry era. Most fans can recall the “untouchable” prospects like Corey Patterson and Felix Pie.