I thought Terry did an outstanding job this year, |
I thought there was a flaw on the club that we couldn't allow to become a fatal flaw, that the defense on this team is not championship caliber, ... In my mind we were not going to win a World Series with our defense the way it was. |
I took very seriously the responsibilities of turning the Red Sox into a championship organization and playing a role in that process, ... We did accomplish that. There's a lot more work to be done here. It's sad for me to leave more work to be done. I feel like we're in a very good position for the future with the farm system that these guys have built. I'll watch with admiration, respect and good wishes from afar as they go forward. |
I understand there's been some interest in talking to me over the last couple of days, as evidenced by the cameras outside my house and the fact that I left in a gorilla suit the other day, ... That thing's getting itchy, so I thought I would just come here and try to answer your questions today. |
I won't get into specifics because that's all in the past, but there were some instances where, intentionally or unintentionally, some things that were best left confidential or best left in the clubhouse became aired publicly one way or the other. That's not good for the organization or building trust for the players. But now I think we all have one mind how to keep those confidences. |
I'd like to see them applaud him in recognition of all he accomplished here. We wouldn't have won the World Series without him. |
If he has anything to share [about] the Yankees, we'll listen. They have half our team over there. All's fair. |
If someone else wins it, they must have had a very special season. I hope he wins it. |
If we crank it back up again and he's fine, and it was just dead arm, then we'll proceed as originally planned. But if it's something that lingers then we'll be conservative and shut him down for the year. |
if we get to next week, that'd be a more appropriate time for me to listen to what other teams have to say. |
In a lot of ways, this is still like the end of spring training for him. |
In my time as general manager of the Red Sox, I gave my entire heart and soul to the organization, ... During the process leading up to today's decision, I came to the conclusion that I can no longer do so. |
Ironically, Theo's departure has brought us closer together in many respects, and, thanks to these conversations, we now enjoy the bonds of a shared vision for the organization's future that did not exist on Oct. 31. |
Is there a hitter in baseball you'd rather have up in that situation? ... To me, that's one of the greatest games ever played. |
It always takes two to tango. |