JOHN DOHERTY: Haste makes for waste at higher levels

The higher the level of sports, it is logical to assume, the better are the agents, athletes, coaches, management types, medics and scouts.

No looking back to last season for Cubs

MESA, Ariz. | Cubs manager Dale Sveum knows exactly what he'll say about last year's 101-loss season when he meets with his team for the first time this spring.

Will Cubs start long climb back from bottom in Mesa?

If Theo Epstein’s long rebuilding process is likened to a capital “U,” then his Cubs are at the bottom of the letter and looking up at the long climb on the right side.

GEORGE CASTLE: Youkilis would be good for Cubs, Sox – yet doesn’t fit anymore

The one convergence for our baseball teams is a goateed former OBP guru who was a folk hero with his last two teams and would be once again if he played in Wrigley Field.

Despite 101-loss season, Cubs' Sveum anxious to climb back in the saddle

CHICAGO | It's been 10 days since the Cubs season ended at 61-101, and Dale Sveum can't wait for spring training.

GEORGE CASTLE: Theo-Jed still in Rebuilding 101 class

Beware of young pitchers traded near the deadline by the Atlanta Braves.

It's all about Theo's new Cubs Way, not the players, in camp

This is the mulligan Cubs fans wanted to grant their management for decades.

Top marketable Sox, Cubs at winter meetings

The Sox and Cubs could try trading with each other, but...

AL HAMNIK: Cubs' Dale Sveum no fan of long or short leashes

CHICAGO | This is all you need to know about new Cubs' manager Dale Sveum:

AL HAMNIK: White Sox have no reason for Theo envy

At the moment, the Cubs are tooling down scenic Lake Shore Drive in a Cadillac Escalade with the White Sox trying to keep up in their Nissan Micra.

Heavy burden lies with Quade's replacement

Into the perpetual merry-go-round of Cubs managers come the first candidates of the Theo Epstein epoch after short-termer Mike Quade was sent packing Wednesday.

Cubs introduce Hoyer as GM

CHICAGO | Jed Hoyer was introduced as the Cubs new general manager Tuesday, joining Theo Epstein in a partnership they hope can bring a World Series championship to a team without one since 1908.

JOHN DOHERTY: Thinking through theories on Theo

Before going any further, let me make one thing clear. Theo Epstein was a far more successful general manager than Jim Hendry.

Comings and goings at Cubs, Sox, Cards all connected

Theo Epstein and his Boston posse, in.

Cubs finalize deal to land Epstein

CHICAGO | Theo Epstein is joining the Cubs as president of baseball operations.

Epstein-to-Cubs compensation talks ongoing

CHICAGO | The Cubs are still talking with the Boston Red Sox about compensation in a deal to bring general manager Theo Epstein to Chicago, a person familiar with the negotiations said Friday.

AP source: Epstein agrees to join Cubs as general manager

A person familiar with the negotiations tells The Associated Press that Boston Red Sox general manager Theo Epstein has agreed to a contract with the Cubs.