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It is very funny that you compare Manny to Matt Williams. I have never thought of them in the same vain, but when you explain it like that, it makes sense. I spent two years living in Arizona. The Diamond backs became my National League team for a couple of years. I think I was out there the two years before you were. I loved going to the games (it was so easy to get tickets) and Matt Williams was my favorite player on those teams. I loved how he just came to work everyday. You could tell he loved his job and that made it even more meaningful as a fan. I compare him to former Red Sox 3rd baseman, Bill Meuler and current players Mike Lowell and Jason Varitek. All three have been among my absolute favorite players to watch. No offense to you, but for me the guys that just go out their and do their job and do it well…boy, that is awesome. There are some fans that love the fire of a Papelbon or Youk or even the constant smile of a Crisp as he makes a spectacular play almost every night. But for me, it is all about taking pride in a job well done, night in and night out that attracts me to the Matt Williams and Mike Lowells of sports. I may have to rethink how Manny comes to work every night now.

As for your friend, Vuke, I am glad his memorial service was so well attended. My friend/mentor, Tom’s service was today. It was hard to bear, but it was great to celebrate the great times that Tom shared with so many people. He was one of the best teachers I have ever seen. He took the toughest kids under his wing and held them to a higher standard. They knew he cared and wanted to please Tom. That eventually led to them wanting to please themselves. That was Tom’s way. I think I will always remember Tom as you said your father would describe Vuke. Both Tom and Vuke is good people. Thanks for letting me share.

Matt

For anyone interested in saving quality programming on TV, we need your help. I bring this to Curt’s site looking for good people to rally around a just fight.

Jericho was a show I watched with my wife and kids. It was thought provoking, had morale integrity and an American storyline. I take my sons to Fenway as life memories, watching Jericho with them right up there. We can make a difference.

Any fellow fans out there? We need you to help save Jericho.

Go Red Sox!

I have to preface my question by saying that I am a Yankee fan. A Yankee fan that absolutely hates having to face you, and has the utmost respect for everything you’ve done(and loves your blog)! Anyways… a few years back I had read an article about how you killed Doug Glanvilles EQ character and he was so mad about it that in a subsequent ab, he hit a homerun off of you! I believe Bingbong the dwarf was “left for the spiders” This story makes me laugh every time I think about it. Do you have any similar stories of fellow baseball players/video gamers? I would love to hear one! Thanks

What are your thoughts on Hansen? Does he have what it takes to make it in the bigs? Did any of the young guns impress you this spring? How does the staff of the future look?

Thank you for opening yourself up to the fan base. Is it true that in your younger years Roger Clemmens pulled you aside for a personal one on one discussion? If so why? What are your thoughts on having Roger join the Sox in June? What was it like to play with Lenny Dykstra? Did he leave it all out on the field or what?

There is no doubt that this is a long shot but I live in the Boston area and have been very interested in joining the fight against ALS and I admire what you are doing with 38 Studios. I am just looking for some type of feedback as to how I could possibly become a integral part of 38 Studios. Please, if you have any information or suggestions, I would love to hear back from you. Thank you. Good luck this season!

Long time Steeler, Sox, and Philly fan. I’ve been a fan of all 3 since I was a kid. In fact, I have 2 weeks on you. 11/2/1966. Can’t believe I’m 40 still. I was a Bobby Orr fan first and basically how I became a Steeler fan. Black and Gold !! Jack Lambert was and is my old time favorite. As for baseball I was a Fred Lynn , Mike Schmidt and Steve Carlton fan in the 70’s. I followed your carrer when you went from the Sox to the Phils. Wasn’t happy when you left the Phils and went to Arizona but it was nice to see you get your RING. I’m a native Rhode Islander and still live there and still go to PawSox games once in a while.

On a side note my cousin Dan is the HeadGrounds Keeper for the Yankees; he’s been the head guy since 1995 so ever since then it was a pretty tough going during the holidays when the Yankees were winning all the time; Thank God for 2004; it was pay back time; Christmas Day I made all my Yankee fan cousins watch the 2004 World Champion Red Sox DVD and enjoyed every minute off it

Bob Casey

I’m sorry about the death of your coach

I hope these questions haven’t already been asked and answered, there are so many to read..

I was wondering what you think makes a great father, and what you think is most important to be and to emphasize with your kids-if that’s not too personal.

Who are your athete role models-current and past? And role models for the people they are, not just for their athleticism.

Did you ever get to meet Ted Williams? My Mom is a big fan of Mr. Williams, and her love for and interest in the Sox is what created mine. Have you ever read the Science Of Hitting for any possible help it could give you as a pitcher?

I hope you’re feeling well and best of luck to you this season

PS. The story of David Ortiz and the young man who died in Iraq was so very touching, it’s wonderful to see the Red sox do such things and help in such a way. Bravo to him and to all of you for what you do. You never know obviously how much your time and attention and something that seems so small can mean to someone and how you can touch them. It meant the world to that soldier.

My name is Peter Sannizzaro and I am Mike Carista’s godfather. I didn’t know any other way to contact you so I figured I would give this a shot. His mom has followed your career for many years with great joy and is now terminally ill with lung cancer.

I just thought it would be so great if you could give her a call if you have time, she would just love that.

She can’t talk long because of shortness of breath but still watches every game faithfully:)

Thanks alot,

Peter

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