Quote by Michael Lewis

The Red Sox are a curious thing because so much here is media driven. You can't go fire half your scouts here because they are all friends with the local reporters. Your life is going to hell in the papers.

The Red Sox are a curious thing because so much here is medi

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This quote highlights the influence of media within the context of the Red Sox organization. It suggests that the team's decision-making process is affected by the relationships between scouts and local reporters. It implies that due to these personal connections, making significant changes within the team, such as firing scouts, becomes challenging as it could lead to negative media coverage and public scrutiny. The quote implies that media narratives play a significant role in shaping the perceptions surrounding the Red Sox, emphasizing the intertwining relationship between the team, the scouts, and the media.

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