Larry Lucchino
Larry Lucchino
Lawrence "Larry" Lucchinois the former president and CEO of the Boston Red Sox, and member of John W. Henry's ownership group...
happy people perceived underdogs
We're happy to be perceived by most people as underdogs this year.
coming discussion exactly fair general premature shape
I think it's probably fair to say there has been general discussion about Theo coming back in some shape or form. It's premature to discuss exactly what role, if any, Theo would have.
door effort fair formal johnny left sign strong
I think it's fair to say that we left the door ajar for a subsequent formal offer. We wanted to sign Johnny Damon. We made a very strong and concerted effort to do so. We're disappointed.
appreciate baseball fans front office relationship special
He had a special relationship with ballplayers, as he had with fans, as he had with the front office people. He was an open, available, uncle-like personality, and I think that is special. Baseball fans appreciate that.
asked considered explore job kicked kinds reasonable respectful seems time trades types year
He has asked us before, and it's only reasonable that we explore possibilities, particularly at this time of year when all types of trades are considered and kicked around. So it seems respectful of him, and it seems our job is to consider these kinds of possibilities.
attractive supply
Supply and demand, ... is a very attractive concept.
expect next says week
I expect that Manny will be here next week when he says he will be.
red
I don't think it's unprecedented. It's unusual. But at this point, for the Red Sox, I think it's the way to go.
additional attended displaced fans others personal pictures raise several team took true
Some made personal donations, ... Others housed displaced families. Several attended fundraisers away from the ballpark. Many took pictures with fans to raise additional funds. It was a true team effort.
action contrary desires freedom individual players sad supports
It is a sad day when the Players Association thwarts the will of its members, ... The Players Association asserts that it supports individual negotiations, freedom of choice, and player mobility. However, in this high-profile instance, their action contradicts this and is contrary to the desires of the player.
executives given henry palm permission possible springs talk
Henry said. ''He may, however, go to Palm Springs to talk with possible candidates, if there are any executives he has been given permission to talk with.
confirm process seeking sign
I can confirm that we are in the process seeking to sign Millwood.
distance cancer benches
For those of us who have been diagnosed with cancer, time is a precious commodity. The time and distance from the scientist's lab bench to the patient's bedside must be shortened.
graduation naps fire
Life is not about warming yourself by the fire, life is about building the fire. And generosity is the match...If you want happiness for an hour, take a nap, but if you want happiness for a lifetime, help somebody.