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| Rick Porcello (Via Facebook) |
Say what you will about
Derek Jeter, but his most enduring
off-field legacy may be the creation of
The Players' Tribune. The website offers athletes an un-filtered forum to communicate
directly to the fans—a brilliant, long overdue idea. New Red Sox starter
Rick Porcello has written a poignant, intelligent piece in the
Tribune explaining why he decided to sign a contract extension with Boston. He details an organization-wide commitment to winning—that is exemplified in everything from detailed scouting reports to the support of ownership. When Porcello arrives early one Spring Training morning, he is met by
Brian Butterfield, the
Maniacal Mainer, who (by 8:30 AM) had already been reviewing video and gulping coffee for hours. This is an example of why we will have Porcello around for the next five years.
