What John Henry Can Learn From Belichick’s 4th and 2

Sure, this is a Red Sox site, not a Patriots one. But, we would be remiss if we ignored the lessons of the greater Boston sports community for lack of a baseball diamond.

Whether or not you agree with Belichick’s 4^th and 2 call is irrelevant. The interesting part of the move is that Belichick actually did it. While the credit goes to Belichick for making a gutsy call – whatever credit is left to go around after the loss – should go to Robert Kraft. There are very few organizations in any walk of life, let alone sports, that foster a culture where a coach can take a risk like Belichick did – and not worry about job termination in the event of failure.

Red Sox out for money in woeful economy

Earlier today for MVN Outsider, I commented on the poor economy and how the Arizona Diamondbacks are taking steps to ensure that the consumer can still afford to go to a game while clubs such as our beloved Red Sox are content to squeeze us out of every last dollar.

To Henry’s credit, most of the profits have been put back into the team. Also, understand this: it’s a business. Businesses are not successful unless they make money.

But there’s a place where we all have to go, “Whoa, wait a second.”

Lucchino and Henry want civilized spending

See, in a perfect world, every team would have a General Manager/Front Office that could make good moves, while spending as little money as possible. In this world, the top-tier payrolls would have a distinct advantage. If every GM was skilled at their job, and there wasn’t much difference between the minds that are within each organization, then the extra money that a club would have, would play an even more significant role.

Dear Mr. Henry; A letter from a grateful fan

Let me start off my introducing myself. I am a fan of the Boston Red Sox organization, long before anyone called themselves a member of Red Sox Nation. I’m not old enough to remember Bucky Dent, but I can promise you I hate Aaron Boone just as much. I am a historian, following and revering the teams of the past as much as I do the teams of the present. Finally, I wanted to write you a letter to say two words I doubt you hear enough, “thank you.”

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