On August 1, after the game, to the surprise of no one in the organization, the More From Red Sox News At 42, the promotion of Sam Kennedy signals a shift toward a younger leadership for the Red Sox and should be seen as a good development.
Boston Globe’s Dan Shaughnessy wrote a brief story about how CEO Larry Lucchino was stepping down. Lucchino, who will turn seventy next month was slowed this offseason by a serious bicycle accident and wanted to reduce his workload. Into the CEO role will step Sam Kennedy whom has long been recognized as the heir apparent.
Red Sox new CEO Sam Kennedy replaces Larry Lucchino
