My sources tell me the suits in Boston haven't changed much since the Yawkey days when they were one of the last teams to integrate.
From the late 40's to the early 70's management openly expressed their disdain for black players and the fans where as cruel as can be. the racial slurs from that green monster parks fans were ugly,insulting and downright digraceful.
The sports beat writers were in on the play, and made Jim Rice into a misfit ,whiner ,and malcontent. To this day he has not got his dues and may never get into the Hall of Fame.
TO A LOT OF PEOPLE LOYALTY IS VERY IMPOORTANT**********
I suspect they were not going to reward Manny for bringing them the two rings and with-out Manny there ain't no world series victories.
Manny did what Teddy the wierdo ballgame, and YAZ the sullen, overated,cig smoker couldn't do. He carried the Red Sox on his back and brought glory and fame to the organization and city of Boston.
TEDDY WIERDO and YAZ WERE DOCUMENTED PAINS IN THE ASS.... SO DO NOT DIS MANNY ...THEY GOT CONTRACTS PASSED THEIR PRIME CAUSE THEY WERE WHITE.
To see him play for the Dodgers ,and the mutual respect he has with Joe Torre is amazing. .The fans,and players are nutz about him .He carried this team into the playoffs .In 53 games he hit almost 400 with 17 homeruns and 53 rbi's. He keeps breaking his own record for post season home runs. He ignites the team and baseball fans world -wide.
He may be in the twilight of his career but he sure is worth the price of admission.
YEA , HE IS MANNYWOOD...........SHAME ON YOU BOSTON.........
WHERE O WHERE IS PUMPSIE GREEN ???
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