31 Quotes by Larry Lucchino

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.

We're happy to be perceived by most people as underdogs this year.

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.

I expect that Manny will be here next week when he says he will be.

I don't think it's unprecedented. It's unusual. But at this point, for the Red Sox, I think it's the way to go.

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.

He has asked us before, and it's only reasonable that we explore possibilities, particularly at this time of year when all types of trades are considered and kicked around. So it seems respectful of him, and it seems our job is to consider these kinds of possibilities.

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.

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.