Titles by David Kaplan

<div><p><strong>With a New Afterword: THE INSIDE STORY OF WHAT WENT WRONG AFTER 2016!&nbsp;&nbsp;</strong></p><p>David Kaplan of CSN Chicago and ESPN Radio goes behind the scenes with the Cubs and their front office, walking the steps of their captivating rise to becoming 2016 World Series champions&nbsp;</p><p>On October 12, 2011, Theo Epstein became the new Chicago Cubs president of baseball operations, flipping a switch on the lovable-loser franchise and initiating a plan to accomplish in Chicago what he&#39;d succeeded in as general manager of the Boston Red Sox: ending a World Series drought.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p>It would require a complete team tear-down and turnover, a new farm system foundation of young talent which Epstein and Cubs GM Jed Hoyer gradually added to with gutsy trades and timely signings.<br /><br />After years of rebuilding, Epstein&#39;s vision was realized in the form of one of the most exciting and talented teams in baseball, led by heavyweights like Anthony Rizzo and Kris Bryant, as well as visionaries like manager Joe&nbsp;Maddon.&nbsp; Then the challenge became making the&nbsp;success last.</p><p><strong>Featuring exclusive interviews with Epstein, owner Tom Ricketts, and other team insiders, this is the definitive account of modern baseball on the North Side.&nbsp;</strong></p></div>

<p><b>A behind-the-scenes look at the Chicago Cubs&#39; journey from lovable losers to World Series champions.</b></p><p>In 2011, Theo Epstein took on the challenge of rebuilding the Chicago Cubs, initiating a plan to end their century-long World Series drought. This is the story of how Epstein, GM Jed Hoyer, and manager Joe Maddon transformed the team through strategic player acquisitions, a focus on player development, and a commitment to building a winning culture.</p><p><i>The Plan</i> reveals the inner workings of the Cubs&#39; organization, featuring exclusive interviews with key figures like Epstein and owner Tom Ricketts. Discover how the Cubs overcame adversity, fostered fan loyalty, and ultimately achieved their long-awaited triumph. This is the definitive account for baseball fans eager to relive the Cubs&#39; historic rise.</p>