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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Supply and demand, ... is a very attractive concept.
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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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There needs to be some give and take, or some exchange of preferences and places. So, obviously we have to work together, and we told him we would be willing to explore that. He needs to give us some guidance.
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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.
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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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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.
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One person expressed concern that his young daughter wanted to get a Yankees shirt with Johnny's name on it. And he didn't know what sort of crisis that would cause in the family.
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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.
accepted offer tonight
We were notified at 11:55 tonight that Damon had accepted an offer from the Yankees.
advisory agreed best general returned returning
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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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.
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We're happy to be perceived by most people as underdogs this year.
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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.