Boston Red Sox Photos: Sunday, September 27, 2015 vs. Baltimore Orioles.
“Outfielder Jackie Bradley Jr. looks on during on-field photo day before a game between the Boston Red Sox and the Baltimore Orioles at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts Sunday, September 27, 2015.”
“Pitcher Koji Uehara poses for a selfie photograph during on-field photo day before a game between the Boston Red Sox and the Baltimore Orioles at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts Sunday, September 27, 2015.”
“Interim manager Torey Lovullo looks on during on-field photo day before a game between the Boston Red Sox and the Baltimore Orioles at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts Sunday, September 27, 2015.”
“Boston Red Sox Principal Owner John Henry, Chairman Tom Werner, and PResident & CEO Larry Lucchino look on during a tribute ceremony for Larry Lucchino before a game between the Boston Red Sox and the Baltimore Orioles at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts Sunday, September 27, 2015.”
“Boston Red Sox President & CEO Larry Lucchino looks on during a tribute ceremony for him before a game between the Boston Red Sox and the Baltimore Orioles at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts Sunday, September 27, 2015.”
“Boston Red Sox President & CEO Larry Lucchino, Chairman Tom Werner, and Principal Owner John Henry look on during a tribute ceremony for Larry Lucchino before a game between the Boston Red Sox and the Baltimore Orioles at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts Sunday, September 27, 2015.”
“Boston Red Sox President & CEO Larry Lucchino looks on during a tribute ceremony for him before a game between the Boston Red Sox and the Baltimore Orioles at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts Sunday, September 27, 2015.”
“Boston Red Sox President & CEO Larry Lucchino reacts before throwing out a ceremonial first pitch during a tribute ceremony for him before a game between the Boston Red Sox and the Baltimore Orioles at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts Sunday, September 27, 2015.”
“Boston Red Sox President & CEO Larry Lucchino is presented with a jersey commemorating him as a member of the Boston Red Sox hall of fame by designated hitter David Ortiz during a tribute ceremony for him before a game between the Boston Red Sox and the Baltimore Orioles at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts Sunday, September 27, 2015.”
“Boston Red Sox President & CEO Larry Lucchino throws out a ceremonial first pitch during a tribute ceremony for him before a game between the Boston Red Sox and the Baltimore Orioles at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts Sunday, September 27, 2015.”
“Boston Red Sox President & CEO Larry Lucchino is picked up by designated hitter David Ortiz after throwing out a ceremonial first pitch during a tribute ceremony for him before a game between the Boston Red Sox and the Baltimore Orioles at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts Sunday, September 27, 2015.”
“Boston Red Sox President & CEO Larry Lucchino is congratulated by second baseman Dustin Pedroia during a tribute ceremony for Larry Lucchino before a game between the Boston Red Sox and the Baltimore Orioles at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts Sunday, September 27, 2015.”
“Boston Red Sox President & CEO Larry Lucchino is congratulated by Chief Operating Officer Sam Kennedy during a tribute ceremony for Larry Lucchino before a game between the Boston Red Sox and the Baltimore Orioles at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts Sunday, September 27, 2015.”
“Boston Red Sox President & CEO Larry Lucchino looks on during a tribute ceremony for him before a game between the Boston Red Sox and the Baltimore Orioles at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts Sunday, September 27, 2015.”
“Boston Red Sox President & CEO Larry Lucchino, Principal Owner John Henry, Chairman Tom Werner, and Chief Operating Officer Sam Kennedy talk during a tribute ceremony for Larry Lucchino before a game between the Boston Red Sox and the Baltimore Orioles at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts Sunday, September 27, 2015.”
“Boston Red Sox second baseman Brock Holt slides into third base during the first inning of a game against the Baltimore Orioles at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts Sunday, September 27, 2015.”
“NESN Broadcaster Don Orsillo waves to the crowd from the booth as he is honored during his last game with NESN during a game between the Boston Red Sox and the Baltimore Orioles at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts Sunday, September 27, 2015.”
“Boston Red Sox pitcher Henry Owens delivers during the fourth inning of a game against the Baltimore Orioles at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts Sunday, September 27, 2015.”
“Boston Red Sox second baseman Brock Holt applies a tag on third baseman Manny Machado as he steals during the sixth inning of a game against the Baltimore Orioles at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts Sunday, September 27, 2015.”
“Boston Red Sox pitcher Henry Owens slides to field a ground ball during the sixth inning of a game against the Baltimore Orioles at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts Sunday, September 27, 2015.”
“Boston Red Sox pitcher Robbie Ross Jr. and catcher Blake Swihart hug after defeating the Baltimore Orioles at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts Sunday, September 27, 2015.”
Sunday marked the close of the 2015 Boston Red Sox campaign at Fenway Park, as the team played the last game of their final home stand in Boston.
It was a day full of farewells, capping off an at times turbulent season full of change within the team and within the organization. In an on-field ceremony, the Red Sox honored longtime President & CEO, Larry Lucchino, who is stepping down at the end of this season after 14 years in that role. It was a simple but beautiful tribute, and a fitting exclamation point to an ownership group that has accomplished a lot of great things together.
Equally bittersweet was a fan tribute to NESN’s Red Sox broadcaster of the last 15 years, Don Orsillo. The announcer received a standing ovation from fans in the park after a video montage was played on the big screen.
These come on top of team manager John Farrell’s cancer diagnosis and former General Manager Ben Cherington’s decision to step down earlier this year. That’s a lot to happen all at once.
I guess it goes to show how quickly things can change, even when it may appear that they’ll stay the same forever. That seemed to be a theme this season around here, and it will be interesting to see the changes that will undoubtedly continue this winter.
This brings my sixth complete season working in Major League Baseball to a close. I put in more hours and worked harder this year than in any previous season. It was exhausting at times, but the new challenges I encountered this season only make me love the job even more. The results on the field weren’t what most of us predicted, but I’m proud of both the quantity and quality of the work I produced documenting the 2015 season. I learned a lot and tried new things. I know not every work place allows the freedom to do that so easily, so I’m grateful for the opportunity.
Now to shift focus onto other work and projects that I’m behind on!
