John Henry, the principal owner of the Boston Red Sox, has stated in a recent interview with the Financial Times that he has no plans to sell the team. Henry addressed recent criticism from fans, suggesting that their expectations for the team are unrealistic and that they easily become frustrated. He defended his lack of action in the offseason, pointing out that the Red Sox have won four championships under his ownership since 2004. Despite the team's high valuation as the third highest valued MLB franchise and having the 11th highest payroll, Henry emphasized his commitment to the city and the region, affirming that the Red Sox are not for sale.
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John Henry says fans’ expectations are unrealistic, but isn’t focusing on the present how the Red Sox won their four championships under him since 2004? https://t.co/EjTxoPCY6i They are 3d highest valued MLB franchise, 11th in payroll, no franchise face, 10th older roster, w/ 4th…
“We are committed to the city, the region,” Fenway Sports Group principal owner John Henry told the Financial Times. “So the [Red] Sox are not going to come up for sale.” https://t.co/34Zvi9XGef
John Henry bemoans Red Sox fans’ unrealistic expectations: ‘Easily become frustrated’ https://t.co/8WMLkhJ9Tl https://t.co/Dh4kT8kzxK
On baseball, from @PeteAbe: John Henry says fans’ expectations are unrealistic. But isn’t focusing on the present how the Red Sox won their four championships under him since 2004? https://t.co/awKZnxCauc
The owner of the Boston Red Sox defended his lack of action in the offseason in a new interview by saying that fans' expectations for winning in Boston are unrealistic Of course, why would fans of one of the biggest teams in the sport expect to win? https://t.co/RMBbuzHDkK
In recent comments made to the Financial Times, John Henry said he has no intention of selling the Red Sox. He also addressed recent fan criticism, suggesting many hold unrealistic expectations of the club. https://t.co/hniRh42FL1
John Henry said he has no plans to sell the Red Sox and suggested fans have unrealistic expectations for his team in a lengthy (and rare) recent interview. @jtomase has more 🔽 https://t.co/p1m1K8aRmK