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John Henry Addresses Fan Protests, Vows Red Sox Won’t Settle for Mediocrity

The rare note signals he plans to fix the team rather than sell.

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Feb 17, 2025; Lee County, FL, USA; Boston Red Sox owner John W. Henry attends spring training at Jet Blue Park at Fenway South. Photo Credit: Chris Tilley-Imagn Images
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An image collage containing 2 images, Image 1 shows John Henry, with Jonny Gomes and Linda Pizzuti Henry reflected in his sunglasses, watches a baseball game at Fenway Park, Image 2 shows Former Boston Red Sox player Jonny Gomes talks with team owner John Henry and his wife Linda Pizzuti Henry at Fenway Park

Overview

  • In a rare email to Sports Business Journal, Henry said the Red Sox "looked terrible" early and wrote that you "work harder" and "don’t settle for mediocrity."
  • He cited a past "FSG OUT" banner flown over a Liverpool match and cast current protests at Fenway, including a plane that read "FIRE CRAIG! SELL THE TEAM!", as a push to improve.
  • Henry indicated a sale is unlikely and said Fenway Sports Group ownership "has never, ever been about investment" and is about how he chooses to spend his time.
  • Boston sits last in the AL East after firing manager Alex Cora in April, with reports noting a .238 team batting average and a 4.16 ERA over 35 games.
  • Scrutiny now spans FSG’s wider portfolio, as Liverpool also faces fan unrest and poor results, adding pressure on the group’s reputation across its clubs.