Larry Lucchino Discusses Offseason Moves

Watch Red Sox President and CEO Larry Lucchino discuss the signing of Jason Varitek, the Teixeira negotiations, Pedroia and Youk's deals, and the current state of the team:

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Lucchino on Ramirez

Lenny Megliola of The MetroWest Daily News posted about Larry Lucchino's remarks at a recent event, including this shot at Manny:

"No, we will not sign Manny. His moment has passed with the Red Sox," said Red Sox president Larry Lucchino.

Lucchino went so far as to mock Manny. Appearing at a fundraiser for the Boston College baseball team on Tuesday, Lucchino handed out some prizes to the audience. A Jonathan Papelbon jersey; a Terry Francona autographed ball. When he gave out a DVD of the Red Sox' 2007 World Series win over the Rockies, Lucchino said, "If you look closely you can see Manny hustle."

Lucchino also had comments about Teixiera, Lowell, Ortiz, and the Yankees & Sox in 2009.

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Lucchino Is Not Going To Jump Ship

Last August there was some speculation that Larry Lucchino might be leaving the Red Sox to head back to the West Coast. Today he was asked by Nick Canepa of the San Diego Union Tribune if he was going to put together a group to purchase the Padres. Lucchino's response:

“All I can say is that I have a wife and kids and I'm comfortably ensconced in Boston. I'm gainfully employed and my situation is very attractive. I don't think you'll see me in the hunt. My plan is to stay here.”

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Is This Lucchino's Last Year In Boston?

SI's John Heyman thinks the working relationship between Theo and Lucchino cannot last, especially after the Ramirez trade. He goes on to speculate that Lucchino may end up working in L.A. next season. If you want to get some insight into the Epstein/Lucchino relationship issues from previous seasons, I highly recommend you read Feeding The Monster by Seth Mnookin.

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