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Quote of the Day - “Whatever you do, always give 100% - unless you’re donating blood.” ~ Bill Murray
The Official Jimmy Fund Thread in honor of Tim & Stacy Wakefield
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Aren't we all, though, really?
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And the job doesn't end when they turn 18. It gets easier but it's a lifetime job. I love my job
Thanks everyone
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I wish I was Mookie, that's for sure!
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Class Act
A Statement From Justin Turner:
Dear Boston,
Who knew that in eight short months a Southern California kid and his wife would be embraced by a “rival city” the way we were? The day I signed up to be a Red Sox was the end of practically a decade long run with my hometown team and I wasn’t sure how difficult making the move was going to be. We almost got off to a rough start just by the jersey number I was going to be wearing on my back. I knew how much the #2 worn by the late great Jerry “RemDawg” Remy meant to the Boston base but I made a promise to wear it with honor and make him proud.
But it didn’t take long to feel the support and love from an entire city, one fastball to the face and I was in haha. From that first game, opening day against the Orioles, the second I stepped in the box to Augustana, I knew I was going to love calling Fenway Pahk my home. The energy the fans brought every single night, no matter who was in town or what day of the week and when it was most likely raining (what a wet summer, right?) was electric. There have been so many great players to call Fenway park their home and getting in the same box as Ted Williams, Jimmie Foxx, Jim Rice, Nomahhhh, Big Papi and The Laser Show to name a few, was a ‘pinch me’ moment. But it’s you, the fans that make that place so special.
Kourt and I loved every second of being Bostonians and loved our New England adventures with Moon and Rigby. We had huge support in hosting our annual 5K Turner Trot with gorgeous views along The Charles River and finishing at The Hatch. Our favorite thing to do was walk the dogs around the city to new parks and reservoirs and everyone made us feel at home. It is almost insane how many great relationships we were able to build in such a short time. I really would like to name everyone but don’t want to risk leaving anyone out. So thank you to everyone in the Red Sox organization for not only making it an easy transition, but making the city of Boston feel like a home away from home.
See you soon Boston, you’ll always have my respect!
JT
A Statement From Justin Turner:
Dear Boston,
Who knew that in eight short months a Southern California kid and his wife would be embraced by a “rival city” the way we were? The day I signed up to be a Red Sox was the end of practically a decade long run with my hometown team and I wasn’t sure how difficult making the move was going to be. We almost got off to a rough start just by the jersey number I was going to be wearing on my back. I knew how much the #2 worn by the late great Jerry “RemDawg” Remy meant to the Boston base but I made a promise to wear it with honor and make him proud.
But it didn’t take long to feel the support and love from an entire city, one fastball to the face and I was in haha. From that first game, opening day against the Orioles, the second I stepped in the box to Augustana, I knew I was going to love calling Fenway Pahk my home. The energy the fans brought every single night, no matter who was in town or what day of the week and when it was most likely raining (what a wet summer, right?) was electric. There have been so many great players to call Fenway park their home and getting in the same box as Ted Williams, Jimmie Foxx, Jim Rice, Nomahhhh, Big Papi and The Laser Show to name a few, was a ‘pinch me’ moment. But it’s you, the fans that make that place so special.
Kourt and I loved every second of being Bostonians and loved our New England adventures with Moon and Rigby. We had huge support in hosting our annual 5K Turner Trot with gorgeous views along The Charles River and finishing at The Hatch. Our favorite thing to do was walk the dogs around the city to new parks and reservoirs and everyone made us feel at home. It is almost insane how many great relationships we were able to build in such a short time. I really would like to name everyone but don’t want to risk leaving anyone out. So thank you to everyone in the Red Sox organization for not only making it an easy transition, but making the city of Boston feel like a home away from home.
See you soon Boston, you’ll always have my respect!
JT
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I'm going to miss Justin Turner......and have a feeling he's going to kill us when we face Toronto.
I am looking forward to what Justin Turner will do with the Jays. I think he will be a great influence on all the players.
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Toronto is lucky to have him.
That was a good signing. He will make a positive impact for sure.
I was a surprise to me, Justin Turner coming to the Jays. Did not expect it.
I hope it will go beyond the one year.
Soxtrot everytime I go to the supermarket I think of you saying "You don't want to look at my grocery bill."
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Can you take a bunch of Red Sox fans with you? We’ll behave, I promise
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Lucky you! Bermuda is one of my fav places in the world!
Not as exciting. I leave early AM for VA. It’s a work thing. I’ll be at VA Tech till Wed. I’ll miss the snowstorm!
Go Hokies.
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I remember being at a BC game against VT. A bunch of VT fans were there cheering for Hoakies and BC fans yelling WTH is a Hoakie!
Soxtrot you got a great husband who comes up with so many different foods every day and night.
I have to come up with something every day not to bore my mother or me.
Food prices and if the store carries that item are challenging enough.
I have to come up with something every day not to bore my mother or me.
Food prices and if the store carries that item are challenging enough.
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There is no easy way to get to VA Tech. It’s ridiculous. I have to fly south to go north. Flying to Charlotte then north to VA. No direct flights to Roanoke from Boston. At least I’ll miss the storm!
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I'm ready for baseball now!
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honestly can't remember a time in my life where i was less enthusiastic about a red sox season. i mean, in the team's entire HISTORY they have finished in last place 3 years in a row only ONCE when they did it for 6 straight years in 1925-1930.
Now it seems like it is a forgone conclusion that is just going to happen this year. (The third straight last place). i just hope the new pitching coach can do something with the pieces we have and show some improvement.