Good-bye Tito. For what it's worth I think you're getting the shaft. You're not the one who can't hit a fast ball, can't pitch, can't field and can't close a game. Theo Epstein, on the other hand, seems rather adept at blowing millions of dollars on free agents who can't hit a fast ball, can't pitch, can't field and can't close a game. When's the last time we had a real shortstop Theo? Who thought Crawford and Lackey were championship personnel? Who doesn't think that Beckett is over? Do you suppose Wakefield is going to live forever? Tito, I think you worked miracles getting this assortment of personnel anywhere near the wild card race and for that I thank you. I thank you for the two championships and five playoff appearances. I thank you for doing what no other coach has done in Boston since 1918. Mostly I thank you for bringing us some of the best baseball this ungrateful town has ever seen, and for doing it with composure and decency. I'm sure you have a job already, I imagine the Cubs are wondering right now if you can do in Chicago what you did in Boston and I see no reason why you can't. Quite honestly, if what you've accomplished in Boston isn't good enough for the Red Sox front office, I have no idea who could possibly fit the bill but as long as Theo Epstein is picking talent it's going to be an uphill climb for your successor. Good luck, Tito, wherever you land.
In somewhat related news, John Henry suffered minor injuries on his yacht today. I was nowhere near the marina, I swear.
In somewhat related news, John Henry suffered minor injuries on his yacht today. I was nowhere near the marina, I swear.
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