Red Sox general manager Theo Epstein has been the sizzling hot stove candidate for a GM opening with the Cubs, and the club made the next step in pursuing him Tuesday night, asking the Red Sox for permission to talk with Epstein, according to the Boston Globe. Meetings to discuss the Cubs' request took place Tuesday at Fenway Park, the Globe reports. Epstein is still under contract with the Red Sox, which means the club can refuse the request, or allow it with the condition that they receive some sort of compensation in return.