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...
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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.
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Supply and demand, ... is a very attractive concept.
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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.
accepted offer tonight
We were notified at 11:55 tonight that Damon had accepted an offer from the Yankees.
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We don't want to comment on what's going on up there if it could have some negative implication for our team. And I think there's no purpose. Everyone knows the rivalry is a heated one, and that we have a lot of respect for them and they for us. But I don't see what good it does to make bold predictions on the first day of spring training.
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This series itself has increased our fan base. I think there are people in Monterrey and in the towns around here that care about the Padres.
appreciate deeply grateful purchased tickets
We are grateful to those who have purchased their tickets early, and we deeply appreciate this demonstration of support.
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Tom Werner said this is a happy day for the Red Sox, and I agree. We?re a stronger, more effective and bolder front office.
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I expect that Manny will be here next week when he says he will be.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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While Theo was contemplating returning to the organization in an advisory role, he and I agreed it was best if he returned as general manager.
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When Major League Baseball owners unanimously voted to allow team logos to be part of instant ticket games, we then had an opportunity to create yet another innovative venture.