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Cubs facing long trek to respectability

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Cubs President Theo Epstein is not one to deceive fans concerning how soon he feels the team will be a contender.

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It’s a good idea to listen closely when Theo Epstein speaks. It is the rare general manager who does not deceive in order to sell tickets, but even with the difficult season Cubs fans have endured, Epstein — when he met reporters to wrap the season — didn’t pretend to push a timeline that isn’t realistic. Asked if he thinks his team will contend in 2014, Epstein said, “I haven’t considered 2014 or any specific year. I just know that we have to continue to push the organization forward.”