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#1 Sille Skrub

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Posted 31 October 2005 - 05:51 PM

This is a dark day for the Boston Red Sox.

Parcells/Kraft redux - Sadly, I saw it coming from a mile away.

Thanks for your service, Theo.

Best of luck in your future endeavors.

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#2 CaptainLaddie

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Posted 31 October 2005 - 05:56 PM

Theo, thank you for being a major important cog in the 2004 World Champs. Without you, they don't win it.

I have enormous respect for anyone that is willing to walk away from that kind of money/power that you had and have in Boston for the reason that you don't like your boss. It is what makes you a great GM and a great person. Wherever you end up, good luck and godspeed.

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#3 templeUsox

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Posted 31 October 2005 - 05:56 PM

Thanks. I don't know what to say right now, i'm still in shock. Fuck the Globe.

#4 berstch

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Posted 31 October 2005 - 06:04 PM

Constructed the 25. Thanks Theo, you deserved so much better. Good luck wherever you end up... hopefully in the NL.

#5 jacklamabe65

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Posted 31 October 2005 - 06:06 PM

Shame on them.

CHB = Bob Novak.

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October 20, 2004 - Mike Francesa: "The Yankees will not lose on Mickey Mantle's birthday."

The next afternoon - Chris "Mad Dog" Russo: "Mike, you were right! Because of the length of the game, the Yankees didn't lose on Mickey Mantle's birthday. Instead, they lost on Whitey Ford's!"

#6 John Dopson

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Posted 31 October 2005 - 06:06 PM

I know Theo is a member here and I hope at some points he settles down, reads this and realizes how much the fans appreciate him.

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#7 jacklamabe65

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Posted 31 October 2005 - 06:07 PM

We fulfilled our lifelong dream because of you, my friend. Nuf said.

Teaching is a great line of work, Theo, if you are thinking of a true sea-change. If you are as good in the classroom as you were as a baseball executive, your students will be the true beneficiaries.

You just rejoined Sox fandom without any strings attached. God bless and keep your SoSH membership up (perhaps with a new poster name such as WaywardSon05).

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#8 Pandemonium67

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Posted 31 October 2005 - 06:11 PM

Theo, we hardly knew ye...

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Posted 31 October 2005 - 06:16 PM

100 % behind you Theo. God speed and best wishes for continued success throughout life.

#10 allaboutthesox

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Posted 31 October 2005 - 06:21 PM

Thanks for everything. Thank you for the trade that was not that hyped. The Dave Roberts trade. Hey whatever your reasons are....you made your decision and I hope you did take a stand for what you were feeling. If you dont stand for something, you will fall for anything.

Good luck and best regards in your future endeavors.

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#11 amh03

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Posted 31 October 2005 - 06:26 PM

Theo:

Thank you for all your efforts. Not just in 2004 either...you helped us have an enjoyable 2003 (too short a season, unfortunately) and a fun 2005 as well. Of course, 2004 was the highlight and, forever, we'll be grateful for your efforts.

Good luck with your decision and your next challenge. We (the fans) will miss you and we're sorry if we made it kind of tough to be a private citizen. But, we also wish you well...

#12 Sportsbstn

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Posted 31 October 2005 - 06:26 PM

Thanks for everything Theo. Thanks for bringing the Red Sox to the playoffs all 3 years, and of course the world title. Thanks for hiring some great people under you who have really helped rebuild the farm system as well. Do yourself a favor and go out on a high note, and keep it that way.

Good luck in the future.

#13 PedroSpecialK

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Posted 31 October 2005 - 06:28 PM

Thanks for the title, Theo, and great way to go out - backhanding that prick Lucchino in the mouth.

Good luck wherever you end up

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#14 purist

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Posted 31 October 2005 - 06:31 PM

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Parcells/Kraft redux

I disagree. Parcells leaving the Pats was a good thing.

Thanks, Theo....for "not accepting the clubs offer".

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Posted 31 October 2005 - 06:44 PM

Theo, if you read this...thanks. You ended my baseball angst and did changed history. Whatever you do, you'll be an incredible success.

Thanks, man.

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#16 BoSoxLady

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Posted 31 October 2005 - 06:46 PM

Theo--

I give you a lot of credit for walking away from a situation that didn't feel right, despite the money. Brian Cashman took the money to put up with the aggravation, but apparently money isn't what drives you. Good for you.

Thank you for 3 straight post-season appearances -- a franchise record, and for making all of our dreams come true in 2004.

Best of luck in your future endeavors. You will be missed.

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Posted 31 October 2005 - 06:49 PM

I don't even know what to say. When I heard the news, it was like someone kicked me in the nuts...

Thanks for everything, Theo. Best of luck to you wherever you go.

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#18 anaxamandr

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Posted 31 October 2005 - 06:50 PM

Thanks Theo for bringing Boston the World Series title they so richly deserved. Thanks for assembling the team that won it all and doing it w/ characters who were easy to root for. Thanks for standing up and making a point to Lucky. Lets hope he learns from it.
Best of luck in all future doings, and you will never have to buy a drink in Red Sox Nation so long as you live.

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#19 rmurph3

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Posted 31 October 2005 - 06:50 PM

Theo jumps to the top of the list of "guys who never have to buy a drink in this town".

Figure out what you want to do next, and go kick ass at it. You have our eternal thanks for your work here.