Finally someone not on a laptop or on a microphone made some statements with regards to the Red Sox that weren’t completely negative and even better they were made by someone with credibility—the owner. John Henry was driving through Boston listening to sports radio yesterday when he heard a few things that just didn’t sit right with him.
When Henry heard these things, he became so upset that he decided to make an impromptu visit to the studios of 98.5 FM ” The Sports Hub” which is one of the two biggest sports’ radio stations in Boston. He got to the studios and demanded to be heard, and the two men who were on the air at the time Tony Massarotti and Michael Felger were only too happy to oblige.
Henry say down for a 70-minute interview, and at times, it wasn’t clear whether the exchange was more cathartic for Henry, the men in the studio or the fans.
What was clear was that Henry to his credit may in fact be as upset if not more upset about the current state of the Red Sox than even the fans are. This was as unique and candid an exchange between media and owners as any sports’ fan will ever be exposed to.
Henry expounded on numerous issues ranging from the departures of former manager Terry Francona and now former general manager Theo Epstein to the behaviors and rumored behaviors of members of the Red Sox. Henry skirted very few questions and maintained his composure throughout what was at times a somewhat tempestuous interview.
In the end, it’s up to the individual listener to decide how much of what Henry spoke about was truthful or not. The key thing to remember is that the actual “facts” regarding much of what has happened within the Red Sox organization are very much unclear.
Anonymous accounts by unnamed sources, assumptions based on circumstantial evidence. It’s really hard to tell which way is which these days. It’s nice to finally have the public thoughts from the owner of the Red Sox. What did listeners gleam from the lengthy interview with John Henry?
For those wishing to listen to the entire interview the links are here.
http://boston.cbslocal.com/2011/10/14/felger-mazz-john-henry-invades-felger-and-massarotti/