Chicago Cubs
On October 12, 2011, Epstein agreed to a five-year contract worth $18.5 million with the Chicago Cubs. On October 19, 2011 it was reported that Epstein's official title with the Cubs would be President, and that San Diego Padres General Manager Jed Hoyer would take the GM position with the Cubs.
On October 23, he took out a full page ad in The Boston Globe, thanking Red Sox fans and ownership for their support. Two days later, the Cubs officially introduced Epstein as President of Baseball Operations.
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