Jed Hoyer becomes the Chicago Cubs' General Manager – MLB News
Jed Hoyer was officiated as the new general manager of the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday, November 1. Accepting a challenge that will determine the credentials of Hoyer, he takes charge of a team that is yet to win any World Series title since 1908.
Hoyer was part of the Boston Red Sox in 2004 when the team won their first title in 86 years, taking him and Theo Epstein to the limelight. Having embellished his profile with some dazzling accomplishments, Hoyer is expected to repeat history here.
"That challenge is part of the lure of the job," Hoyer said Tuesday at Wrigley Field. "One of my greatest moments is 2004. I don't act like this is a small task [with the Cubs] -- it's an incredibly big challenge. But that's part of the fun. If it wasn't
that, I certainly wouldn't be here."
Having had the charge of the San Diego Padres as the general manager, his coming to Chicago Cubs will naturally arouse curiosity. He attributed it to Theo Epstein’s presence in Chicago that attracted him to the town.
Recall 2004 when Epstein and Hoyer were together when the Boston Red Sox shared the unseen moments of glory in living memory. Now that they are here once again, this seems more of a reunion.
"Trust is so important in baseball, and it's something I recommend to anyone who changes organizations," Epstein said.
When he left the San Diego Padres, however, the 38-year-old Hoyer had given a lot to the San Diego Padres which was acknowledged by Jeff Moorad, the CEO of the Padres, thanking him for leaving the team in a better position.
Before serving the San Diego Padres for two years, previously, Hoyer had served the Boston Red Sox for eight years. The fact that he along with Epstein was key in helping Boston win the 2004 and 2007 title will be a tremendous factor in transforming the
Chicago Cubs. It will be interesting to see what impact Jed Hoyer will have in the Cubs organisation. The Cubs will definitely be looking to Hoyer to guide them to a productive 2012 season.
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