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Posted by: kwflatbed

Johnny Pesky, Mr. Red Sox, loses his spot in the dugout

PHILADELPHIA -- Boston Red Sox icon Johnny Pesky will have to leave the dugout during games this season because of a major league rule that limits the number of coaches allowed in uniform.
Red Sox manager Terry Francona said the team was told by the commissioner's officer it will enforce the rule that limits uniformed personnel in the dugout to players, managers, and six coaches. Francona said the Red Sox received a stern letter from baseball threatening substantial fines.
"They warned us so many times, I think they got tired of it," he said Friday before the Boston's exhibition game against the Philadelphia Phillies. "I've seen the letters in the past."
Pesky took the news hard when Francona told him this week.
"I sat down with him and talked with him about, and he was hurt," Francona said. "I understand. But the rules are what they are."
The story was first reported Friday by The Boston Globe.

Full Story: http://www3.whdh.com/news/articles/sports/BO47507/

Posted by: wgciv

Didn't this issue arise last season? Think we just snubbed our nosea at it. Why not just make him the mascot, on paper? Several times I have witnessed mascots spending time in the team dugout. Johnny can just step out and give the crowd a wave during the 7th inning stretch! Maybe there is a rule about multiple mascots also? If there is... screw Wally!

Posted by: 94c

I'd give him a blazer and make him part of security.

And yes, it was an issue last year.

Posted by: wgciv

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Originally Posted by 94c

I'd give him a blazer and make him part of security.

And yes, it was an issue last year.

Not a bad idea... I'm sure there is a loophole to be found somewhere. It's a damn shame.. the man lives for the sox, probably the only thing keeping him ticking.

Posted by: Dr.Magoo

MLB has nothing better to do I guess. I say let him stay and pay the fine (whatever it may be).

Posted by: USMCMP5811

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Originally Posted by wgciv

Not a bad idea... I'm sure there is a loophole to be found somewhere. It's a damn shame.. the man lives for the sox, probably the only thing keeping him ticking.

Why do I have the feeling that w'll be reading Jonny's Obit this year.

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