Theo Epstein's terrible record

Sean Holland makes the case the problem with the Sox is not the players but a general manager dooming the team to second place because he is no longer able to make good personnel decisions:

... The entire problem with Epstein's performance can be summed up by the bullpen. When he could have shown faith in the young guns by having them start the season with the big club, Theo instead chose to sign Julian Tavarez (5.13 ERA after the 2005 ASB) and Rudy Seanez (one healthy season since 1999). Once again, when Theo either could have stocked the team with veterans who could produce, or prospects who could prove useful, he chose neither. ...