Cubs reward Epstein for turnaround with 5-year extension (Yahoo Sports)

The Chicago Cubs announced a five-year contract extension with president of baseball operations Theo Epstein on Wednesday, rewarding him for an overhaul that has the long-suffering franchise eyeing its first championship since 1908. The extension comes with the Cubs wrapping up one of the greatest seasons in franchise history and their fans believing that this just might be the team to end the 108-year World Series title drought. Chicago clinched the best record in the majors with more than a week left in the regular season.