Red Shox

Some Blame Lucchino (l) For Epstein's Departure

The surprising news of Theo Epstein's resignation from the Red Sox has far-reaching ramifications on the structure of future MLB front offices. But the immediate tremors are being felt throughout New England, where one of today’s model sports organizations is taking — and will be for the foreseeable future — a serious PR beating for letting a favorite son walk away. The story is filled with intrigue and sub-plots — the inevitable mentor/protégé split, the power and cunning of Larry Lucchino, the N.Y. Times' ownership of the Boston Globe and the team, and the role of the media in reporting a story in a competitive market and two-paper town.

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