BOSTON (AP) — Theo Epstein, who as Crimson Sox normal supervisor was the architect of two World Sequence championships, is returning to the group as a minority proprietor and part-time senior adviser to its mum or dad firm, Fenway Sports activities Group.
Epstein, who additionally helped the Chicago Cubs win the 2016 title — their first in 108 years — will advise the sports activities and leisure conglomerate on operations and funding technique.
“That is actually a novel alternative for me — an opportunity to accomplice with individuals who imply so much to me; an opportunity to problem myself in new arenas; and an opportunity to make use of my expertise and perspective to assist others succeed and win on the highest stage,” Epstein mentioned in a press release. “The particular connection I really feel towards this group and the possession group has stayed with me by the years.”
Fenway Sports activities Group owns the Crimson Sox, the Pittsburgh Penguins, Liverpool of the English Premier League and NASCAR’s RFK Racing. In his new function, Epstein mentioned, he might be “asking questions, providing opinions, constructing belief, and supporting the terrific individuals at FSG to assist us attain new heights.”
Epstein might be stepping down as a advisor to Main League Baseball, the place he labored on rule adjustments designed so as to add extra pleasure to the sport. He’ll stay working accomplice for Arctos Companions, a non-public fairness group that has a stake in FSG.
The transfer is topic to league approval.
After becoming a member of the Crimson Sox in 2002 on the age of 28 — the youngest normal supervisor in baseball historical past — Epstein helped construct the ballclub that gained all of it in 2004, the primary Crimson Sox championship in 86 years. After leaving, he additionally helped the Cubs finish their lengthy title drought.
“There isn’t any query that Theo left an indelible mark on our historical past that represented a transformative period,” Fenway Sports activities Group principal proprietor John Henry mentioned. “Along with his strategic thoughts, management, and unwavering ardour for sports activities, Theo brings invaluable belongings that may drive us ahead throughout our numerous enterprises, particularly in our sporting operations throughout hockey, EPL soccer, and baseball.”
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