Rumor: Boston Red Sox considering a boycott of the trip to Japan

It was reported on the Boston Herald's website this morning that the Red Sox are debating a boycott of the Japan trip scheduled to take place later tonight ( source.)

The reason behind the supposed boycott is that the Sox coaches are worried about receiving their $40,000 bonus for heading to Tokyo.  The Herald's "inside source" says that the team will be issuing a mandate to Major League Baseball threatening that if the coaches aren't paid then the plane will be empty for tonight's trip.

Tyrone BriggsHall of Famer

619 days ago

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Hey Bud, get off y'er ass and pay these guys!

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SuzendonutSoccer Kid

619 days ago

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You know Selig won't shell out an extra dime he doesn't think he has to.

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Tyrone BriggsHall of Famer

619 days ago

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Something tells me that if MLB forces these guys to work without their promised pay, Francona and gang will have very sloppy uniforms while in the dugout!

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Sj-hypocycloidAll-American

619 days ago

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If the Sox are serious, MLB better pay. It would be a PR nightmare if the Sox didn't show. I think Selig would rather talk about an All-Star game tie than have that.

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Tyrone BriggsHall of Famer

619 days ago

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Curt Schilling raises his hand when asked "Who wants to manage?"

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BigPPupMajor Leaguer

619 days ago

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jackass, they did it they arent going.

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Tyrone BriggsHall of Famer

619 days ago

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Huh?

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BigPPupMajor Leaguer

619 days ago

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Boston is boycotting and they are not playing today in FL or going to Japan.

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Tyrone BriggsHall of Famer

619 days ago

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Guess these guys are all going to watch "John Adams" on HBO in the clubhouse today. Great mini series by the way.

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Smmonroe2Varsity Captain

619 days ago

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they are going

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SoxaddictSoccer Kid

619 days ago

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Uh.. this article was thrown together at 9 AM this morning. Before ESPN mentioned it and before the player vote was taken as to whether or not to go if the money wasn't paid. Don't call people jackasses before you make sure that you don't look like one first.

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AfraidofedhochuliDraft Pick

619 days ago

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best thing to come out of boston since ray bolger

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JuTMSY4Legend

619 days ago

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Whelp the game is delayed...

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Davis21wylieMVP

619 days ago

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Pay the coaches!!

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Sj-hypocycloidAll-American

619 days ago

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Right on! I don't support the Red Sox all that often, but they are spot on here.

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Tyrone BriggsHall of Famer

619 days ago

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Japan must be laughing its ass off right now.

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BigPPupMajor Leaguer

619 days ago

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The coaches need to be paid, but the Red Sox boycott is just stupid. It looks bad for the game.

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Tyrone BriggsHall of Famer

619 days ago

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No way I would have got on that plane before those guys got paid. Blame MLB, not the Red Sox.

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Davis21wylieMVP

619 days ago

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Exactly, this is not about the Red Sox or A's, it's about making MLB follow through on its promises...

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FrankDDiv-I Stud

619 days ago

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It looks like leagues all over love to take this international thing well beyond their abilities. Even the NHL announced games in Prague and Sweden for the start of the 08/09 season before it was discussed with the players' association. When asked why it couldn't just be a simple "yes" or "no", players said they wanted to make sure the team and staff was being compensated for the travel and hotel accomodations.

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Tyrone BriggsHall of Famer

619 days ago

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I just think the Red Sox are terrified of playing the Blue Jays!

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J-DawgVarsity Captain

619 days ago

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yes, the Blue Jays are pretty intimidating.

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Davis21wylieMVP

619 days ago

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Hey, it looks like it's been resolved, everybody's coming out on the field...

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BigPPupMajor Leaguer

619 days ago

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It's about time. They better play today and get on that damn plane

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RawbeezeitzMajor Leaguer

619 days ago

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BigPPup, the Red Sox players are trying to use their considerable leverage to help their coaches (who have minimal leverage). Blame MLB, who promised compensation for the coaches. Don't get pissed off at the Red Sox for rallying behind their coaches and staff.

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BrittschrammRed-Shirting

619 days ago

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Agreed. MLB is as tight with money as old Monty Burns.

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Tyrone BriggsHall of Famer

619 days ago

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Raw nailed my sentiments on this issue perfectly. Well said. Kudos to the Red Sox for sticking up for their coaches (when the heck was the last time that millionaire athletes cared about their coaches anyways, this is refreshing...)

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JengirlgJV Squad

619 days ago

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Well, they won't say how it was resolved (Globe), but it looks like they are officially headed to Japan. They had a unanimous team vote not to go, which is pretty cool. They were backing their coaches, staff, trainers, etc. Way to force MLB's hand, guys.

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NoodledueceVarsity Captain

619 days ago

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how many millions a year...and they sit and wait for 40k

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RawbeezeitzMajor Leaguer

619 days ago

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The 40k is for the coaches. And for the coaches, that's a good amount of money.

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NoodledueceVarsity Captain

618 days ago

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So when the sox extended his contract to 2011 with options for 12 and 13 for roughly 20 mill, it wasn't enough? if you count those two extra years he is making roughly 20500.00 a game?!? Last I checked there are how many games in a season...162! So yeah I think that 40k is a little too much to be freaking out about especially when your taking a mini vacation.

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NoodledueceVarsity Captain

618 days ago

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I like that...did his contract include a minus as well?

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SuzendonutSoccer Kid

611 days ago

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Its not for that coach. Its for the other ones. Bench coach, bullpen coach, guys that throw batting practice, etc.

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Bobbyjim45Draft Pick

619 days ago

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Too bad it got resolved... I was in the mood for some chaos.

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Sj-hypocycloidAll-American

619 days ago

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This would have been interesting to see played out.

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CheezerAll-Star

619 days ago

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I disagree completely with what the Sox did here. They are professionals. Professionals get paid after services are rendered, not before.

Have you ever received a paycheck before you did the work?

If the coaches didn't get paid after they returned, that would be the time for action.

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Tyrone BriggsHall of Famer

619 days ago

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So what exactly is a signing bonus?

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Sj-hypocycloidAll-American

619 days ago

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I can't say I blame the Sox on this one. The MLB has not exactly proven itself to be honorable over the years. Especially where issues of money are concerned.

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Bobbyjim45Draft Pick

619 days ago

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Why would they wait until after to demand the money? At that point they would have absolutely NO leverage and Bud would've laughed in their faces.

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Tyrone BriggsHall of Famer

619 days ago

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Should've been the Milwaukee Brewers instead.

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TwinsTerritoryVarsity

619 days ago

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Would've been pretty interesting if they would have stayed home. Guess we won't get to see what would've been though.

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Too Manny StilesVarsity Captain

619 days ago

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I hope they boycott the trip home. Screw the Red Sox. Go Tampa Bay Rays!!! 2008 AL East Champs!!!

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