Theo Compensation Talks Ongoing

CHICAGO (AP/CBS) -- A person familiar with the negotiations says the Cubs are still talking with the Boston Red Sox about compensation in a deal to bring general manager Theo Epstein to Chicago.

The talks continued Friday, according to the person who spoke on condition of anonymity because the negotiations are confidential.

The Red Sox will likely receive prospects in return for Epstein, although negotiations could continue throughout the weekend.

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Ben Cherington is expected to take over as Red Sox GM for Epstein when the deal is made official.

Epstein has agreed to a deal with the Cubs and would leave Boston with a year remaining on his contract, the person said earlier this week.

The deal is reportedly for five years.

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Epstein is expected to have a bigger role with the Cubs.

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