The Owner Owns Up

The Owner Owns Up

John Henry Talks About Perceived Media Conflicts, the Payroll, Free Agents,
Lucchino, Leaks, Theo, Pedro, the Bigbie Trade and the GM Hunt on SoSH

John Henry

"There were times in the recent negotiation when Theo was not sure he wanted to do this for the long-term – that was an issue. And there were times he felt we did not value him enough. There were times we felt he was ambivalent and we did not want a GM who did not crave the position. There were times late when we weren’t on the same page monetarily. There were a number of reasons that although I thought for many months this was a slam dunk like the LL negotiation, it became apparent that there were issues...

"Theo was clear in his press conference when he opted not to close the door to the future. But life is constant change and for the most part it is exceedingly unpredictable. He is not going to return as our surprise GM in this process. We are proceeding carefully to make the right choice. There are more potential candidates than is known simply because a number of people prefer to avoid, if at all possible, a highly charged, circus atmosphere that ends with only one candidate being chosen." -- 11.21, John Henry on the Sons of Sam Horn website

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Boston Globe:

Francona: Image drove owners > Werner: Focus is on season > Napoli jerseys available > Bradley ready > De La Rosa learned from Pedro

Boston Herald:

No need for arbitration > Tito throws book at Sox > Victorino will play for Team USA > Tickets on sale

ProJo:

In new book, Francona, Epstein fire strikes > Brentz looks to continue momentum from late 2012 into 2013 > Knuckleballer makes pitch for roster spot > Hopes high for Red Sox youth movement

NY Post:

Pettitte to join Torre on WBC team > A-Rod was in pain in August > Yanks $189M payroll goal has AL East's attention > Jeter no longer in boot

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