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A Mutual Respect

86 years then 2004 happens. 108 years and then finally the Cubs win in 2016. Dan Shulman came up with an interesting thought during this Sunday Night's telecast saying that there, " is a mutual appreciation" between Red Sox and Cubs fans.
  I tend to agree with this sentiment.  Being a Red Sox fan and growing up just waiting and hoping for the opportunity to see them win a World Championship was roller-coaster ride with higher highs and lower lows than can ever be understood unless you were a Cubs fan.
 To go through such heartbreak like both teams had gone through over decades and centuries to finally break through with their championships is a wonderful thing.
 Theo Epstein who was only in his second full season as a general manager of the Red Sox, taking the job in November of 2002, and coming oh soo close to getting to the World Series and then architecting the 3-0 comeback to beat the Yankees and to reach and win the World Series, openly admitted that while he was in Boston he was young, and didn't really understand or appreciate the herculean task that he had been able to overcome by winning not just one but two World Championships before leaving for Chicago.
 When he took over the Cubs he said he had a 5-year plan in mind that would hopefully lead the Cubs to be World Series contenders, but was able to escalate the process and help lead the Cubs to the World Series in 2016.  He said in a conversation prior to the finale of the series that he was, "able to appreciate and enjoy the games of the Cubs miracle run last season.'

So while Theo, was able to bring joy to two organizations, he will be forever remembered and appreciated for all he did and has done. There really isn't a rivalry between these two teams or with their fans but an understanding and mutual respect.

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