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This week, we look back at the life and legacy of a baseball legend. Larry Lucchino served as the President & CEO of the Orioles, Padres and Red Sox, and helped build or renovate incredible stadiums in each city. Rick Horrow talked with Lucchino about his career in baseball several years ago, and it is an amazing retrospective on his contributions to the game.

Triston Casas might have red seat power and it's pissing off the olds. We're celebrating a massive series from Casas and talking about how big it was to win take two from the Angels after an embarrassing first game. We break down the continued defensive struggles, Criswell's first start, the Kenley Jansen experience, Bob's OBP, Bello's mound reactions, and more. We briefly touch on Henry and Werner being absent from Lucchino's funeral and Steve comes through with a big time redemption weather look ahead. Thanks for listening and we'll see you after the Guardians series! Use promo code "SEC10" for a deposit match bonus of up to $100 on Underdog! PLAY HERE: https://play.underdogfantasy.com/pc-d2PyPbHAPu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you want to know the real history of Baltimore baseball, you ask the folks who authored the story of Orioles Magic. Charles Steinberg comes back to Baltimore to hail Larry Lucchino and the real heroes of Camden Yards and saving the Orioles – and offers his best wisdom and native advice to new owner David Rubenstein from his Worcester Woo Sox seat at Polar Park. The post Charles Steinberg comes back to Baltimore to hail Lucchino and offers Orioles Magic wisdom to Rubenstein first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

Curtis thinks Henry and Werner have shoddy excuses, at best, for not going to Lucchino's services

Welcome back to 'On The Marc Sports Talk'! In today's episode, we're covering the Final Four in the NCAA Basketball Tournament, the excitement of MLB Opening Week, and taking a moment to remember a notable figure in baseball. First off, let's dive into the NCAA Final Four! With the field narrowed down to the top contenders, we'll analyze the matchups, key players, and predict which teams will advance to the championship game. From buzzer-beaters to underdog stories, March Madness is in full swing, and we've got all the thrilling action covered. Shifting gears to the diamond, we're celebrating MLB Opening Week! As America's favorite pastime returns, we'll discuss the anticipation, the storylines to watch, and the excitement surrounding the start of a new baseball season. From opening day ceremonies to the first pitches, it's a time of hope and possibility for fans everywhere. And finally, we take a moment to remember Larry Lucchino. As a prominent figure in baseball, Lucchino's contributions to the sport and the impact he made on the game will always be remembered. Join us as we reflect on his legacy and the mark he left on the baseball community. With insightful analysis, spirited discussions, and a genuine love for the game, 'On The Marc Sports Talk' is your premier destination for staying informed and engaged in the world of sports. Tune in for an episode filled with NCAA basketball excitement, MLB opening week festivities, and a heartfelt tribute to Larry Lucchino.

Welcome back to 'On The Marc Sports Talk'! In today's episode, we're covering the Final Four in the NCAA Basketball Tournament, the excitement of MLB Opening Week, and taking a moment to remember a notable figure in baseball. First off, let's dive into the NCAA Final Four! With the field narrowed down to the top contenders, we'll analyze the matchups, key players, and predict which teams will advance to the championship game. From buzzer-beaters to underdog stories, March Madness is in full swing, and we've got all the thrilling action covered. Shifting gears to the diamond, we're celebrating MLB Opening Week! As America's favorite pastime returns, we'll discuss the anticipation, the storylines to watch, and the excitement surrounding the start of a new baseball season. From opening day ceremonies to the first pitches, it's a time of hope and possibility for fans everywhere. And finally, we take a moment to remember Larry Lucchino. As a prominent figure in baseball, Lucchino's contributions to the sport and the impact he made on the game will always be remembered. Join us as we reflect on his legacy and the mark he left on the baseball community. With insightful analysis, spirited discussions, and a genuine love for the game, 'On The Marc Sports Talk' is your premier destination for staying informed and engaged in the world of sports. Tune in for an episode filled with NCAA basketball excitement, MLB opening week festivities, and a heartfelt tribute to Larry Lucchino.

Joe Castiglione joined Rich Keefe during the Red Sox pregame show to celebrate the memory of Red Sox executive Larry Lucchino. The Hall Of Fame broadcaster even called Lucchino, "the most influential executive in Red Sox history".    © WooSox/Ashley Green / USA TODAY NETWORK

From 'Baseball Isn't Boring' (subscribe here): With the passing of baseball pioneer Larry Lucchino, Bradfo is joined by NBC Sports Boston's John Tomase to reflect on how unique the former team president was in so many ways. The pair share stories regarding Lucchino, while delving into why we might not see the likes of the longtime executive for some time when it comes to the world big league chief decision-makers. It's a good tribute and a great conversation. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With the passing of baseball pioneer Larry Lucchino, Bradfo is joined by NBC Sports Boston's John Tomase to reflect on how unique the former team president was in so many ways. The pair share stories regarding Lucchino, while delving into why we might not see the likes of the longtime executive for some time when it comes to the world big league chief decision-makers. It's a good tribute and a great conversation. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Lucchino's former colleague and friend, Charles Steinberg, was executive vice president of the Sox. He remembered his friend as a visionary who went "five for five" in building or transforming iconic baseball stadiums, including Fenway Park.

Hoy recordaremos a la ficha de empalme entre la dictadura de Paquita, la culona (así lo llamaba Queipo de Llanos) y la monarquía parlamentaria que nos metieron mientras Miguel Bosé nos distraía en Aplauso bailando como Eva Nasarre con la tensión baja. Hoy recordaremos a Adolfo Suárez González, el Presiguapo de antes. El pequeño Adolfo nació el 25 de septiembre de 1932, en Cebreros, un pequeño pueblo de Ávila porque aunque sus padres ya se habían mudado a esta ciudad, su madre quería que en el DNI pusiera Cebreros, y eso que antes parir en un pueblo chico era como hacerte una brecha en Pozoblanco. Sus padres fueron Hipólito Suárez y Herminia González, y aunque sus nombres estaban predestinados a ser actores de “Cuéntame”, ambos lucharon contra su destino y se dedicaron, ella a ser muy devota y a tener niños con la lú apagá, y él a ser procurador de tribunales y jugador de apostá cosas, que la mujé cuando salía le quitaba los billetes grandes, las escrituras de la casa y un G.I.Joe con su cajita original, o también de médico con las mushasha que le dejaban jugá con la lú encendía. Tuvo 4 hermanos, Hipólito, Mari Carmen, (casada con el fundador de la UCD que tenía tó la cara de Francis Lorenzo), Ricardo y José María. Adolfo fue mal estudiante, no leía y sus aficiones eran la fiesta, las cartas y jugar al teto. Como Froilan, pero en guapo. Pa compensá el disgusto de la madre, fundó y presidió diversos organismos asociados a Acción Católica, que olía a cerraito, como le gustaba a ella. Estudió por libre la carrera de Derecho en Salamanca, que le costó más trabajo que a Pablo Casado, y en 1955, con 23 años se tuvo que poner a trabajar porque su padre hizo un Dioni y los dejó más tirao que un tren de Renfe. Ante la imposibilidad de mantener a toda su familia tuvo la suerte de conocer a un falangista del Opus que era gobernador civil. Adolfo entró en el 58 en el Colegio Mayor Francisco Franco pa prepararse unas oposiciones y salió en el 59 doctorado en Derecho, como Pablo Casado. Aquí empieza su trayectoria política dentro de la estructura del Franquismo, por si todavía hay gente que cree que Adolfo era aire fresco de Victorio&Lucchino. Entró en 1958 en la Secretaría General del Movimiento haciendo fotocopias y salió en 1968 siendo gobernador civil de Segovia. En 1961 se casa con Amparo Illana, con quién tuvo 5 hijos, entre ellos la presentadora de telediario Sonsóles Suárez y el Adolfo Suárez Illana que iba al servicio que estaba al fondo a la izquierda y acabó de candidato del PP por Castilla-La Mancha. En esta época era cuando daba más coraje a sus opositores porque tenía pelaso, le caía el traje que ni a un bombero y si te sonreía te dejaba embarazao. Por ponerle alguna peguita, tenía nariz pa acertá la fecha de caducidad de los yogures. En 1969 lo hicieron presidente de RTVE hasta 1973, porque acordarse que a los de Acción Católica le gustaba más una censura que a Felipe González cambiarse la chaqueta de pana por una de Burberry. Pese a ocupar en 1975 la presidencia de Unión del Pueblo Español, tuvo que dejarlo porque Arias Navarro lo nombró ministro secretario general del Movimiento justito después del Españoles, Franco, ha muerto. En julio de 1976, el rey Juan Carlos I le encargó una furgoneta y la formación de un gobierno, desmontando las estructuras franquistas. Spoiler: Sólo consiguió la furgoneta. El 15 de junio de 1977 Adolfo Suárez gana las primeras elecciones libres desde 1936, con un conglomerado de partidos de “centro” bajo las siglas UCD, el SUMAR de antes. Bajo su gobierno se comió más marrones que Perro Sanxe: - Se aprobó la ley de amnistía de 1977, para los presos políticos de la dictadura, PEEEEROOOO que también se aplicaba a los delitos cometidos con intencionalidad política, a ver cómo si no le iban a dar las 4 medallas a Billy, el niño. - Tuvo que hacer un referéndum al pueblo, pero sin lacitos amarillos que ya estaban cogíos, porque tenían que preguntar si querían la Constitución y al Emérito, pero Adolfo le encargó al CIS una encuesta de lo del Emérito y Tezanos le dijo que como le preguntara a la gente al Emérito no le daba tiempo de meter en Suiza ni 3.000 pesetas. Pero Adolfo, que era más listo que una calculadora científica, colocó en la ley las palabras REY y MONARQUÍA, y así se deducía que había sido sometido a referéndum: el referéndum cebolla, que pregunto lo que me sale de la PO... Y así, amigos y amigas, fue cómo nos comimos a los Borbones, porque a ellos le salió de los… El PSOE de Felipe González le hizo una moción de censura que tuvo menos éxito que un polvorón de limón, pero que a él le dio mucha pena y decidió dimitir. Por su papel del en proceso de transición “GUIÑO, GUIÑO, CODASO, CODASO” el rey JuanCarlos I le otorgó el título de Duque de Suárez. Tristemente, el Alzheimer borró todos estos acontecimientos y Adolfo Suárez nos dejaba el 23 de marzo de 2014, a los 81 años, aunque ustedes siempre podrán recordarlo cada vez que vean un G.I.Joe con su cajita original o alguien les encargue una furgoneta.

Laura Sánchez , Top Model internacional, actriz, empresaria, se declara "mujer de bici", aunque se atreve más en verano que en Madrid, donde declara que coger la bici es jugarse la vida.¿Son el photoshop y la cirugía el dopping de la moda? Algun@s ciclistas y modelos tienen problema con la báscula..¿es su caso?¿Qué le une a Perico Delgado?Intervienen y preguntan los diseñadores  Victorio y Lucchino ( los que le pusieron "ruedines" en la pasarela ) e Iván Campaña.José Corbacho, compañero en "Ahora caigo" habla de sus dotes "ciclistas" como compañera,  y su amigo  el actor Iván Sánchez bromea con ella acerca de cómo gestionaban el avituallamiento en tiempos de alta costura y pasarelas internacionales. Su socio Javi Villa la define como persona de equipo ...También intervienen el  cantante David Ascanio, su compañero de tándem , su mejor amiga Mamen Macías, y  su profesora de ballet, la gran Yasmina Sancayo , que le sugiere maillot.Diviértete y pedalea con Laura Sánchez en "SERCiclista.

Esta mañana hacemos el 'Hoy por Hoy' desde Sevilla, desde la iglesia de San Luis de los Franceses, uno de los escenarios de la Bienal de Flamenco. Dedicamos un tramo del programa a analizar los acontecimientos en torno a la muerte de Isabel II y abrimos una ventana al flamenco, con la actuación en directo de Perrate y las entrevistas al alcalde de Sevilla, Antonio Muñoz, y a los diseñadores Victorio y Lucchino.

Esta mañana hacemos el 'Hoy por Hoy' desde Sevilla, desde la iglesia de San Luis de los Franceses, uno de los escenarios de la Bienal de Flamenco. Dedicamos un tramo del programa a analizar los acontecimientos en torno a la muerte de Isabel II y abrimos una ventana al flamenco, con la actuación en directo de Perrate y las entrevistas al alcalde de Sevilla, Antonio Muñoz, y a los diseñadores Victorio y Lucchino.

Esta mañana hacemos el 'Hoy por Hoy' desde Sevilla, desde la iglesia de San Luis de los Franceses, uno de los escenarios de la Bienal de Flamenco. Dedicamos un tramo del programa a analizar los acontecimientos en torno a la muerte de Isabel II y abrimos una ventana al flamenco, con la actuación en directo de Perrate y las entrevistas al alcalde de Sevilla, Antonio Muñoz, y a los diseñadores Victorio y Lucchino.

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Entrevista en La Volcanic fashion a la modelo actriz y diseñadora, Laura Sánchez. Ha sido portadas de revistas como Elle, Vogue, Marie Claire, Madame Figaro o Donna. Además ha participado en las campañas publicitarias de firmas como Trucco, Rolex, Kerastase, Caramelo, Victorio & Lucchino y Punto Blanco.

This week, Liz sits down with co-founder and CEO of biotechnology company Frequency Therapeutics David Lucchino as he shares his goal of reversing hearing loss. David explains that through the new world of technology, more humans have been experiencing gradual hearing loss over time and reveals his approach to advanced therapy to significantly improve hearing and the quality of life for those suffering.  Follow Liz on Twitter: @LizClaman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Ep.10 -  Dr. Charles Steinberg, President of the Worcester Red Sox - Triple A affiliate of the Boston Red Sox, has built a career out of his love for baseball. His tenure begins as an intern with his hometown team, the Baltimore Orioles, and takes him on a journey through various leadership positions with the San Diego Padres, Los Angeles Dodgers and the Boston Red Sox. It was in Boston that he met his friend and mentor, Larry Lucchino- then President and CEO of the Boston Red Sox and now Chairman of the Worcester Red Sox. Together, Lucchino and Dr. Steinberg worked relentlessly to relocate the Pawtucket Red Sox from Rhode Island to Massachusetts and build a brand new ballpark in Central Massachusetts. Polar Park opened in May 2021 to a symphony of praise for its innovative design and thoughtful customization. Food & Convo sat down with Dr. Steinberg during the team's first-ever homestand. Surrounded by photos of celebrities, hall-of-famers and signed memorabilia inside his personal suite at Polar Park, Dr. Charles talks about the culture of baseball, the fan experience and the importance of food in America's Pastime. Dr. Steinberg also teaches Sports Communication at Emerson College, is a composer and performer (appearing briefly on the Dropkick Murphys' song, "Tessie") and had a cameo with Drew Barrymore in the Farrelly Brothers' hit film, "Fever Pitch."Listen, share, subscribe!  Post Production by Manny Pastor l Sidenote Programs 

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Ya saben (o deberían) que en este podcast se odia con alegría. Hasta que nos minan la moral. Entonces odiamos con la fuerza de los mares. Nos pasa con ciertas actitudes negacionistas y redundantes en aquello de "cualquier tiempo pasado fue mejor", con quienes perpetúan esa mirada/lectura viejuna, caduca y cansina de la moda. Esos del "diseño ensoñador", "el look favorecedor" o "el Balenciaga bueno es el de antes". Supérenlo de una vez: Alexander McQueen está muerto. Y Galliano resulta mucho más interesante desde que Victorio y Lucchino ya no pueden acusarle de que les copia. En serio, si te dice Maria Grazia Chiuri, Alessandro Michele y Demna Gvasalia son lo peor, no te lo/la/le folles. Que ya, sobre gustos no hay nada escrito y tal, pero como proclaman Sonic Youth al principio de este episodio: "Ahh, let that shit die and find out the new goal". Amén a eso.Jitazo de apertura: Sonic Youth - Kill Yr Idols

­­­When it comes to guessing a person’s email address, most of us would agree that the best way to optimize your odds of success is to first assume that the person was using their actual name as part of the address. From there, your next decision arguably is whether to spell out the individual’s first name or use an initial for it. For Tim Zue, the calculation behind one guess was a bit more nuanced because although the first name of the person he was emailing was Lawrence, the man was widely known as Larry. With little to lose, Zue addressed the email to LLucchino@redsox.com. Sixteen years later, Zue is CFO of the Boston Red Sox, and his “initial decision” sticks with him perhaps as a reminder that every carefully built career contains serendipitous moments. Still, the email that Boston Red Sox then-CEO Larry Lucchino received from Zue did not come from a career-minded controller or accountant, and it was not a job inquiry. At the time, Zue was teaching 8th-grade math in the Boston public school system, and with a summer break quickly approaching, he had a thought: “Hey, wouldn’t it be cool to work for the Boston Red Sox as an unpaid intern?” Such a thought is not unlike one widely shared today by Zue’s CFO peers, but in this case, there’s one necessary modification: “Hey, wouldn’t it be cool to be CFO of the Boston Red Sox?” Meanwhile, not wanting to overstate the rewards of a correctly addressed email, it’s probably worth mentioning here that Lucchino’s unpaid intern was an MIT graduate with a prior tour of duty at Bain & Company as a management consultant. –Jack Sweeney   Do you want to learn more about the experiences that shaped today’s finance leadership? There’s no shortage of courses out there that promise to help you build a finance career. But the vast majority of these courses are taught by people who’ve never actually advanced into the CFO office.  The reason is pretty simple: CFOs are too busy helping to lead their companies to begin offering courses!  Subscribe to CFO Thought Leader Quarterly magazine or let us ship you our latest issue HERE

Eva Lucchino joins us on the balcony to share about her experience with the JVC.

On the fifth anniversary of the trade that altered two franchises for years to come, former Red Sox president Larry Lucchino joins Rob Bradford to look back on the 2012 deal between the Sox and Dodgers. Lucchino offers insight as to how the whole trade went down, while joining Bradford in reflecting on what it meant to both franchises in years immediately after the deal. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Larry is a two-time cancer survivor. In 1985, when he was vice president and general counsel of the Baltimore Orioles, Lucchino was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin lymphoma at age 40. He received chemotherapy and an autologous bone marrow transplant at Dana-Farber. Then in 1999, Lucchino was diagnosed with prostate cancer, and underwent surgery at Johns Hopkins to remove the cancerous tissue. Larry has experienced the Jimmy Fund/Red Sox partnership from both sides—as a patient and as a part of the Red Sox. This is Larry's second year at the chairman of the Jimmy Fund.

Larry is a two-time cancer survivor. In 1985, when he was vice president and general counsel of the Baltimore Orioles, Lucchino was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin lymphoma at age 40. He received chemotherapy and an autologous bone marrow transplant at Dana-Farber. Then in 1999, Lucchino was diagnosed with prostate cancer, and underwent surgery at Johns Hopkins to remove the cancerous tissue. Larry has experienced the Jimmy Fund/Red Sox partnership from both sides—as a patient and as a part of the Red Sox.Dr. Nadler was Larry's physician when he was a patient at Dana-Farber. Dr. Nadler can speak about how cancer care has changed in the last decade and about Dana-Farber's contributions to the current landscape of cancer treatment.

In today's episode we're talking to mama Emily Lucchino about giving birth at a birth center, being a natural mama, and how chiropractic practices factored into her prenatal care. Meet Emily, chiropractor, doula-in-training, mama to Ava Grace, wife to Joe, and lover of all things natural. Emily grew up on a farm and familiar with what it’s like to live off the land. She shares that when they weren’t feeling well in her home, they used hand-picked herbs, flowers and other natural remedies for healing. It makes sense that Emily was drawn to school for chiropractic care, being in alignment (pun intended!) with natural healthcare and living. Her husband Joe had a more modern upbringing. So when it came time to decide what to do when they became pregnant, it was a big test of their marriage. To set the scene, Emily and Joe got pregnant just after getting married, at the same time their careers were taking off. So here they are with multiple new life experiences and figuring out how to navigate it all. They asked themselves, “are we ready for this?!” Emily originally wanted a home birth. After some discussion and compromising with Joe, they decided on a birthing center. Emily takes us through the process of this decision, along with some of the deep self-work she did while pregnant. She’s excited to share her story because it’s an opportunity to re-write the script of what you typically hear around birth. And she also answers the million dollar question for us - Will they do a home birth for baby number 2?! Show notes The Midwife Center for Birth & Women's Health in Pittsburg, PA Sponsors Check out www.momsneedsleep.com/home to learn about Reverie and their amazing power bed that helps pregnant moms and new moms get the best sleep possible.  

Description: Miami Dolphins and Sun Life Stadium CEO Tom Garfinkel on the sports science involved in keeping players at their peak. Plus he discusses what it takes to bring the organization to London for this week’s game and his experience working in Major League Baseball. I also share my thoughts on the growing role of technology in the dugout and on the sidelines and the competition for the 2024 Olympic games in this week’s Keeping Score. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week we had a very special guest as the CEO of Ideal Seat App Joel Carben joined the show to talk his app and the 30 ballpark roadtrip him and his team are on using the app!  We talk LARRY LUCCHINO RESIGNING (Jared is very happy). We look back at what was Lucchino's tenure with the team.  We also, of course, talk the lack of movement by the Red Sox at the MLB Trade Deadline. 

This weekend, Larry Lucchino announced that he will be stepping down as president and CEO of the Red Sox at season’s end. Matthew George and Brandon Mattingly discuss the timing of the announcement and Lucchino’s legacy in Boston. They also Continue reading Podcast Episode 38 – The Last Days of Lucchino→

There is little doubt that Larry Lucchino's exit from his role as Red Sox president and CEO will dramatically change the power structure of the organization, but it is up for debate whether it will be for the better. Lucchino has been a whipping boy around these parts for some time – and that's fine, as he seems to relish wearing the black hat. But keep in mind, Lucchino presided over the most successful period in Red Sox history. He is a Hall of Fame-caliber baseball executive, and his presence will probably be missed. Sam Kennedy will take over for Lucchino as president of the Red Sox, but reportedly won't have a say in baseball operations decisions. There is currently no CEO as well. That may create an opportunity for Tom Werner to assume more power, and you would be hard-pressed to find anybody who thinks that's a good thing. Lucchino's role in the organization has reportedly waned over the last couple of years. It seems as if this announcement was years in the making, and not the result of what will likely be three last-place finishes in four years. John Henry used to often say Lucchino "ran the Red Sox." Now he runs the Red Sox. And if this year's results are a look into what that looks like, then tumultuous days may be ahead on Yawkey Way. In the "Around the League" segment, Alex talks about the winners and losers at the trade deadline and talks about how the Dodgers are dramatically changing the way big market teams acquire talent. Follow Alex on Twitter, @AlexReimer1.

Inside this edition of "Without a Curse," Alex speaks with Jon Couture of The New Bedford Standard-Times. Alex and Jon talk about how the 2013 World Series championship has vindicated this ownership group, as the Red Sox have now won three titles under John Henry, Tom Werner and Larry Lucchino's watch. No Red Sox fan may want to have a beer with any of the three men, but every person should toast Henry, Werner and Lucchino next time they sit down to have a cold one. They have been the best owners in franchise history. With the page turning to the offseason, Alex asks Jon which of the four major free agents (Jacoby Ellsbury, Mike Napoli, Stephen Drew and Jarrod Saltalamacchia) he would bring back for next season and beyond. The Red Sox, with a strong farm system and a plethora of financial flexibility, seem poised for another stretch of prolonged dominance as long as they continue to make the right personnel decisions. Both Jon Lester and David Ortiz are signed for next year, but they may want long-term extension this winter. Alex and Jon talk about what the market value for Lest and Ortiz is, and if the Red Sox should pay it before they have to. In the return of the "Around the League" segment, Alex says the Yankees plan to get under the luxury tax and to compete in 2014 is contingent on Alex Rodriguez's status for next season. If A-Rod isn't suspended for the year, it would seem to be near impossible for the Yankees to have a payroll under $189 million and compete for a playoff birth. Email Alex at areimer@bu.edu, and follow him on Twitter @AlexReimer1. "Without a Curse" will be published every Monday throughout the offseason.

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The managerial search could not begin until Larry Lucchino returned from his vacation in Paris. If one believes Charlies Gasperino of "Fox Business Network," John Henry remains occupied with his struggling global analytics firm, and Liverpool. What does this all mean? It means Larry Lucchino runs the Red Sox, and with no regulator, he is free to run the team as he wishes. Lucchino loves to meddle in baseball operations, and there is nobody there on a daily basis to tell him no. John Farrell remains atop the list of speculative candidates for the managerial position, even though he remains under contract with the Blue Jays. Alex has an evolving opinion on Farrell, and he is now openly hoping the Red Sox search elsewhere to fill their managerial vacancy. The starting rotation was a disaster for the Red Sox in 2012. What can be done to propel this rotation back to a World Series caliber level? Are there any free agents on the market that would fit the description of an "ace?" Alex advises the Red Sox to not invest in the "next John Lackey," and to wait out the market on the starting rotation front. In the "Around the League" segment, Alex talks about a terrific week for Major League Baseball, with all four divisional series going the full five games. If you spent your time complaining about late start times, and not watching, you missed out. The Nationals choked in game five on Friday, and not all of it can be blamed on their handling of Stephen Strasburg. Though, a lot of it can. Meanwhile, the Cardinals remain a model franchise. Oh, and there's a little something going on in the Bronx. The putrid Yankees offense, the dilemma they face with Alex Rodriguez, Derek Jeter's major ankle injury, empty seats at Yankee Stadium, and more is discussed. Email Alex at areimer@bu.edu, and follow him on Twitter @AlexReimer1. Post on the message boards at www.thesportsstuff.com/boards. Check out "The Beanpot with Reimer and Clauss," Alex's weekly variety talk show on WTBU (www.wtburadio.org) Sundays from 10-12. Subscribe to the show's podcast in the iTunes store, as this week the boys interviewed 2011 PGA Championship winner Keegan Bradley.