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Red Sox Deny Theo Deal Is Close

(CBS) The Red Sox are denying multiple reports that say a compensation deal for Theo Epstein is almost done, including one that said the Cubs would hold a press conference Friday to announce Epstein as the team's new president of baseball operations.

According to the Boston Globe, both Red Sox owner John Henry and GM-to-be Ben Cherington have indicated those reports are premature.

When asked by the Globe if the deal was close, Henry responded via text: "No, not close."

The Chicago Tribune reported earlier Thursday that a press conference would be held Friday at Wrigley Field to announce Epstein's hiring.

In addition, The Boston Globe reported that the Cubs would be sending a "package of prospects" to Boston as compensation.

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