Theo Epstein addressed a number of topics during a Monday conference call with media members, among them the societal unrest that has led to nationwide protests and demonstrations over the past several days. Per Mark Gonzales of the Chicago Tribune, Epstein opened the call by offering condolences to the families of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery, and “countless victims that keep losing their lives to racist violence in this country.”
Ed. note: It’s great to see Gonzales back on the beat after his furlough.
Epstein went on to say that the Cubs chairman Tom Ricketts and president of business operations Crane Kenney are forming a diversity committee to set better standards within the organization.