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Sweet Valentine! The saga of the 2012 Boston Red Sox

Re: Sweet Valentine! The saga of the 2012 Boston Red Sox

Letter from Larry to season ticket holders

Dear Season Ticket Holder:

As we cross the midpoint of our 2012 season, we thank you for your loyal support thus far. We met many of you at our new spring home, JetBlue Park at Fenway South, and renewed more acquaintances as we opened the 100th Anniversary season at Fenway Park. We sensed that the nostalgia touched you, and we hope to continue to celebrate this special anniversary from time to time throughout the year.

Our play on the field has at times tested the mettle of the faithful. It could be maddening one day, enthralling the next day. Along the way, we have seen our bullpen gel, young players emerge, and veterans lead. We have watched the team coalesce into a close group. Personalities are enhancing the chemistry, such as the cheerful Cody Ross, the friendly Mike Aviles, and the inspiring story of Daniel Nava. Jarrod Saltalamacchia has shown power, in the clutch, worthy of an All-Star. And as the talented Will Middlebrooks forced his way into the lineup, we bade farewell, with gratitude, to Kevin Youkilis, who helped us win two World Championships.

The one constant on the field has been our beloved Big Papi, David Ortiz. How thrilled we were that our gregarious leader reached the 400-home run plateau in a career that we hope will forever be with the Red Sox.

The one constant off the field is that we have had a veritable All-Star Team on the disabled list. As we begin the second half, we look forward to the return of the “varsity,” including Jacoby Ellsbury, Carl Crawford, Andrew Bailey, and the ever-dirty Dustin Pedroia.

While this infusion of such talent in late July may make other General Managers green with envy, you can be sure that Ben Cherington and his Baseball Operations Staff will approach the July 31 trading deadline with their tireless work ethic. If someone can further help this club, and if the deal makes sense, we will be aggressive. We want to play October Baseball this year.

Meanwhile, as you come to Fenway Park throughout this season, we hope you will come early—the secret to fully enjoying a sports venue. Now “A Living Museum,” Fenway Park probably leads the league in bronze plaques and commemorative displays along the concourses. Enjoy them at your leisure early, well before the escalation of excitement as game time approaches. And as always, if you have reactions, suggestions, or ideas that will make the ballpark experience even better, we invite you to send them to fanfeedback@redsox.com.

By the way, if we’re in your neighborhood for a visit during “Acts of Kindness Month” this month, please come over and say hello. We enjoy listening to you, and we enjoy talking baseball with you. We’re your biggest fans. So, on behalf of John Henry, Tom Werner, our partners, and our entire organization, we thank you again, and we look forward to seeing you at Fenway Park.

Keep the Faith,

Larry Lucchino
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Suicide prevention squad monitoring approaches to Tobin Bridge
 
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Sports of Boston reporting that Carl Crawford has been put on waivers.
 
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well it looks like the Sox will drop 3 in a row to the Twins. AvGas gives up 4 in the 9th.
 
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Boston.com is reporting that Johnny Pesky died. :(:(:(:(

This season sucks.
 
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Anyone think this club will be in the playoffs??
 
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Management needs to get control of this team. I don't know who's going to the owners complaining about the manager, but that needs to end now. Anybody, be it Gonzales, Pedroia, etc doing that should be suspended immediately. Not like the team is going anywhere this year, and the entitled attitude in the clubhouse is the problem. Boo hoo freakin hoo if Lester has to stay out there and go 5 innings even though he's getting shellacked because the bullpen needs a breather. How about taking one for the team.

This has got to the be most unlikable Sox team I can ever remember. What a bunch of aholes.
 
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Rover said:
Management needs to get control of this team. I don't know who's going to the owners complaining about the manager, but that needs to end now. Anybody, be it Gonzales, Pedroia, etc doing that should be suspended immediately. Not like the team is going anywhere this year, and the entitled attitude in the clubhouse is the problem. Boo hoo freakin hoo if Lester has to stay out there and go 5 innings even though he's getting shellacked because the bullpen needs a breather. How about taking one for the team.

This has got to the be most unlikable Sox team I can ever remember. What a bunch of aholes.
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Was listening for a bit to Mutt & Merloni this AM. Lou basically said fire the manager and then walk down to the clubhouse and tell the lads they have 40 games to prove that they belong on this team. Management will have no problem with eating any contract if it helps the team. Anybody can and will go - nobody is safe.

In the off season I'd have a heart to wallet talk with Boros and Ellsbury and see if they want to stay and what it will take to stay. If the demands are beyond Crawfordesque, trade him.
 
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Get rid of the ownership. Get rid of the managers and coaches. Get rid of the players (Beckett and Lackey and Dice-k (only cause I don't know how to spell his name and don't care to look it up)mostly).

Ownership is to blame because they are the puppet masters. Management is to blame because they have no spine. They are letting the ownership control them. Players are to blame because they are fighting the change to IMPROVE. They don't want to get rid of the problem or their feeling of security. Go on a fire sale and start from the ground up. Youk was a start. Finish the job you effing bums.
 
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Scarlet said:
Could this team BE any more unlikeable?

Only four players attend Johnny Pesky's funeral.
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Shame! Everyone wants to go to weddings and christenings. But few want to go to funerals when your presence is important to the grieving family(ies).

Then I read they were all at Beckett Bowl that night. Michael Corleone needs to make a visit to 4 Yawkey Way (You broke my heart Pedey, you broke my heart.)

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Pending waiving of 10/5 rights and a limited no trade clause the Red Sox have begun the purge

To the Dodgers:
Gonzalez
Beckett
Crawford
Punto

To the Red Sox
James Loney -- 1B
Jerry Sands -- OF/1B (AAA)
Rubby de la Rosa -- RHP (AAA)
Ivan De Jesus -- IF (AAA)
+ prospect RHP Allen Webster
 
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joecct said:
Pending waiving of 10/5 rights and a limited no trade clause the Red Sox have begun the purge

To the Dodgers:
Gonzalez
Beckett
Crawford
Punto

To the Red Sox
James Loney -- 1B
Jerry Sands -- OF/1B (AAA)
Rubby de la Rosa -- RHP (AAA)
Ivan De Jesus -- IF (AAA)
+ prospect RHP Allen Webster
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Holy ****.

One question, though. Crawford is on the DL. I was under the impression that players on the DL could not be traded. Am I wrong here?
 
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