ENCORE!
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Well, Well, Wells
One More Time for Boomer in Boston: 'I'm Staying'
Out-of-Control Fanboys, Aggressive Autograph Hounds, and Camera Crazies Still a Problem for Players in Boston
"The lack of privacy 'is the worst I've ever seen,' said Wells, who has pitched with seven other teams but said he only went out after games three times last season. 'I almost got in a fight on one of those times because ... I wouldn't take a picture with (someone) or whatever.'"
Why Can't Red Sox Fans Act Like They've Seen a Ballplayer Before?
"We can't enjoy a good meal, a good night out with family and friends... I want to enjoy myself... I like to go out." -- 3.5.06, David Wells to CBS4's Dan Roche
Sorry Tito, Boston University Does Not Have a Baseball Team.
Sox Fall to 0-3 in Grapefruit League Play, Down 2-0 in Mayor's Cup
'Yankess' are Not WBC Team Players
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Classic Move: Bombers Apologize to Fans
Is the WBC Turning Into a Circus?
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In Other WBC Breaking News: Pedro Martinez is Still Not Pitching for the Dominican Team
Johnny Speaks!
Damon Breaks Silence on Leaving Red Sox | Photos: Damon in Pinstripes
'''There was nothing to gain for me with the ad,' he said. 'Whatever fans decide to do, cheer me, boo me, I didn't do it to change that. It was just to say, 'Thanks.' Unfortunately, in this game players move on. Life doesn't stand still, life keeps going. As much as we wanted to hang on to the 2004 championship, it was a time for many players to go.'"
"How much would it have taken to keep Damon in Boston?
'''Probably $11.5 million' a year, he said, or $46 million, the midpoint between the Sox' offer ($40 million) and the Yankees' ($52 million).
'''They set a value on me, and I respect that,' he said. 'They didn't want to go over that threshold. But it's $3 million a year, and with that $3 million, I could help out so many unfortunate people.'" -- 3.5.06, Chris Snow, Boston Globe
