John Henry, the principal owner of the Red Sox, had this to offer about the upcoming departure of president and CEO Larry Lucchino and the promotion of Sam Kennedy to the position of president of the Red Sox.
Verbatim from his email:
"Sam, for many years now has been Larry’s choice to eventually succeed him as president of the club. Sam has also been the choice of the partners comprising Fenway Sports Group. He is surrounded by a very talented group of men and women.
"Larry Lucchino is a hall of fame baseball executive who has left an indelible mark on Fenway and on the relationship between the Boston Red Sox and New England.