Theo Epstein and Alexander the Great

Here's what Theo Epstein's father had to say when Epstein was named GM at the tender age of 28,

"It's a little dizzying, that's a good word," said Theo's father, "but at Theo's age, Alexander the Great was already general manager of the world."

At the time that seemed like a good way for a father to keep young Theo from getting a big head and it was an even more interesting comparison to make after Theo Epstein had conquered the world of baseball by helping the Red Sox win their first World Series in 86 years.

However, maybe now it is time to look at the flip side of that comparison coin. Alexander the Great was dead by the time he was 32-years old and this year's team as assembled by the front office is closer to .500 than the playoffs. The myth of the boy-wonder GM is dead and Theo Epstein is only 32-years old.