John Lackey

Reply-to:Why doesnt everybody just leave the poor guy alone? Calling someone names destroys your credibility. Why call us names? Why not just state a comment and ask the question?

Red Sox fans are really upset with him b/c he filed for divorce in late August when the Red Sox were battling for a playoff berth. He couldn't wait a few weeks till after the season or after they were out of contention? He was, after all, protected by a prenup.

He filed under their initials which is completely legal in Texas so while that's not a problem, the info was picked up by TMZ. Instead of yelling at the person who dropped a dime to TMZ, he yelled at the Boston and national sports media in the Red Sox clubhouse after a 14 inning game where we won against the NYY and he was the WP. That win put us one game closer to post season play. Fans want to hear about the game not TMZ. He filed for divorce ... under names or initials ... it becomes public record.

His behavior struck Boston fans as being downright self centered. Address the fans first. Control yourself and talk to your agent b/f you scream at the media about personal stuff. Once he opened the door to letting us know all about his personal life, then it all became fair game. He made it public.

If you notice, I'm not addressing his wife's health or their marital problems or who may be at fault about the divorce. I'm talking about a public figure who is a highly paid professional opening the door to his private life at a press conference at his employer's place where he should have been talking about his work and nothing else.

And whoever is talking about his having a gf in Calif who is blonde and older ... I think that person is a friend of the person or is the actual person. Geez. Don't do that to the guy. The guys in divorce proceedings and someone is talking about his dating. And let's not hurt his wife's feeling while she fights cancer.

Such a mess. He should have kept the door shut.

Why doesnt everybody just leave the poor guy alone? Ive seen the guy out and hes just hanging out with friends. People shouldnt assume that just because hes got a chick around him in texas or in newport that its his girl friend. speaking of assuming, how do all you guys know that the divorce is all JOHN LACKEYS FAULT? Idiots.

It doesn't matter if he has filed for divorce already or not - posting that he has another girlfriend is bad form. It hurts his wife and it'll really bite him in the rear end in court. I know. My brother in law (now ex actually) left my sister and posted many photos of himself and other women on his FB. He had already moved out. They were separated. You better believe my sister used said photos against him. She got the house and a huge settlement. Divorce court judges hate to see this kind of behavior played out on the internet. You're married until your last court date. When you go into the waiting period ... then you're good to go.

Reply-to:Lackey can rot in hell karma is a bitch i hope he never plays again in the major leagues

Yes yes. A thousand times yes.

Reply-to:the sox and the cubs are working out a compensation for the horrible loss of theo. Wouldnt it be a great idea if they handed over lackey and his contract instead of gaining a player

Yes. I totally agree with this. Whatever the circumstances, Lackey has got to go.

TRADE HIM TO HOUSTON AND EAT HIS SALARY THERE.  LET THE LOSER GO BACK TO TEXAS.  TEXAS IS A LOSER STATE, LOOK AT THEIR GOVERNOR

Reply-to:Theo Epstein would like you all to believe that it is Terry Franconas fault that John Lackey and Carl Crawford suck. I think it is time to open a Theo Epstein Sucks thread. Whos with me?

I think that's not accurate to say. Theo wanted Tito to stay. It was Lucchino, Werner, and Henry who weren't in support of Francona. John Henry has eaten salaries of other guys before but for some reason, he wants to try again with Lackey and Crawford. Maybe John Henry is running low on money (lol) because he doesn't want to buy these guys out and boot them. Lackey has tremendous behavioral problems. The FO had to know that but took him anyway.

He's been signed for a few more years. He'll be making $15 million next year.

John Henry has his yacht the Iroquis on the market. The asking price is $28 million. Hopefuly he sells it and buys out the contracts of some of these jerks.

I can see the Sox picking up Big Papi for two more years. It's very hard to be the DH. He's perhaps the best DH in history and he's also important to the now completely dysfunctional clubhouse. Another option would be to have Youk become the DH and let Ortiz go. I can't see that happen. Why lose one when you can have both?

Reply-to:His OPB is 398 so it doesnt matter about reaching second. You cant score unless you get on base so as long as he gets to first, hes good. Moneyball.

Really? His out was the second of the inning. Instead of men on 2nd and 3rd with 1 out it was man on third with 2 out. The next batter ground out to 2nd to end the inning. Before you send him to Cooperstown I'll point out he had 1 homer in September. In the last week he went 7 for 29 with 1 RBI. Yes, I agree there were far worse players but I would not resign a 36 year old player that wants 12.5m plus per year for that performance.

Reply-to:Exactly how far does Ortiz have to hit a ball that stays in the park  in order to reach second? Lovely stop at first last night to enjoy a Little Debbies snack cake before having your fat ass thown out a second. Who are we kidding. Having Lackey intolerant starting a playoff game for all the marbles would have been as much fun as an iodine enema.

His OPB is 398 so it doesn't matter about reaching second. You can't score unless you get on base so as long as he gets to first, he's good. Moneyball.

All they've said is that TMZ is reporting that Lackey filed for Divorce August 30. Some verification that it's true....

 

Reply-to:When the Globe, the Herald, ESPN, and other legit media outlets carry the story. Its been verified.

Krista - you're one of us. A New England girl. God bless you, Sweetheart. He's a nobody. His marriage to you legitimized him. Let's hear it for Team Krista. You take care of yourself. We're all pulling for you.

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The story is all true and real accurate. TMZ got the info first but all the sports media and Boston Globe and Boston Herald are reporting on it too.

Yeah. Because everything TMZ reports is true....I certainly hope not, because if he was divorcing her just after cancer treatments, it would make him a world class douche, but I'd like to know more.

 

Reply-to:Hes divorcing his starter wife while she battles breast cancer. What a loser this guy is!!! He sounds like such a catch !

Reply-to:John Lackluster, what kind of trash divorces his wife after she has a double mastectomy? Aw, is she not the trophy wife you wanted anymore? You disgust me! I hope Krista goes Lorena Bobbit on your nuts you worthless sack of crap. Her recovery will likely improve and go better now that you wont be there to drag her down. I officially hate you!

^^^Yuppity yup.

And filing for divorce on Aug 30 when the team is in a big slide. Such a jerk.

And filing under your initials. So lame.

And then crying about it when the media gets wind of it and calls your private cell phone number. Such a big baby. Did it occur to you that someone close to you doesn't like what you're doing and how you're doing it?

Dear John:

I am not a devote baseball fan...sorry football is more my thing.  I am a 45 year old woman that is disgusted that the media and people are jedging your personal relationships without knowing both sides.  Whether your marriage has been years on the outs or whether you left her because of other issues in nobodies business.  I know that it is part of being in the limelight but I just saw your anguish on TV over the tect message and felt I had to take a few minutes.

Reply-to:He is an a@@hole!  Who files for divorce while their spouse is batteling breast cancer!?!?

And don't forget the part where he filed using their initials and not their full names. That's what he's all in a twist about. Who gave TMZ the info plus his phone number? Probably a friend or family member who can see the lack of integrity in this guy.

Reply-to:Its three years after the divorce. Hes 39 and shes 33. He filed in late July and they were divorced in May of the following year. Hopefully the courts will rule that the Lackey prenup can be renegotiated because his income has changed a huge amount between when they were married and now. Not sure if thats possible.

Lol no offense but what 20 year old besides a gold digga would wanna be with him?

Reply-to:this is gross. These guys are a**holes. I hope she finds someone wonderful right away to be w her. Remember Jason Varitek filed for divorce during the playoffs....his wife remarried months later. Now he is parading a 20 something who will prob be next. Prenup doesnt me sh*t these days. She can make millions off this and rightfully should! John you suck!

It's three years after the divorce. He's 39 and she's 33. He filed in late July and they were divorced in May of the following year. Hopefully the courts will rule that the Lackey prenup can be renegotiated because his income has changed a huge amount between when they were married and now. Not sure if that's possible.

Public court records. Yeah it's true. August 30 he posted for divorce in Texas. Nice. The woman is fighting for her recovery. Where did his marriage vows go?

Reply-to:I hope his soon to be ex gets a ton of money what a douche dumping her in the middle of her cancer battle....

They have a prenup.

Just because something is reported in the "media," especially by TMZ, does not make it true. I feel bad for Lackey, 'cause he's obviously got a lot of personal problems, perhaps so much so that it's impossible for him to focus on the game.

That's what galls me about this site, and sites like it. The players are human beings, with human emotions, and they have problems just like the rest of us. If your S. O. was going through breast cancer, how would you do your job?

 

Reply-to:Big Johnny is a waste of a human being. He filed for divorce against his wi fe who is battling breast cancer. He filed in Texas on August 30.That shows how little he cares about his team. He couldnt wait till after the Red Sox ended their season? (either regular or post season)?No need to file now. There is a prenup.His poor wife. No one deserves this.And fire Theo and eat Lackeys salary. Lackey makes $15.25 million annually over the next four years as part of a five-year, $82.5 million contract.

Big Johnny is a waste of a human being. He filed for divorce against his wi fe who is battling breast cancer. He filed in Texas on August 30.

That shows how little he cares about his team. He couldn't wait till after the Red Sox ended their season? (either regular or post season)?

No need to file now. There is a prenup.

His poor wife. No one deserves this.

And fire Theo and eat Lackey's salary.

Lackey makes $15.25 million annually over the next four years as part of a five-year, $82.5 million contract.

The people making these comments are hilarious. And real accurate. I for one appreciate everything you're saying.

And I hate how Terry F. is all laid back during press conferences. Dude! Get some ooomph. We're about to lose it all.

And Theo. So full of himself. Still steering the ship even when it's sinking. John Henry is real loyal though and I think Tito and Theo will stay around. Drat.

Reply-to:I am pretty sure mothers will scare their children into submission with horrid tales of John Lackeys pitching rotation. If you dont behave, Francona will pitch him on 3days rest so get to bed or else.

Hah! I like it. I like it a lot. I get so steamed when they put Francona on the screen during the game. all i can say is ugh.

what success? helping drag the Red Sox down so they might not make the playoffs? and lots of people are from lovely families but we pay him millions to perform as a top flight MLB pitcher.

Reply-to:Lackey is the Anti-Christ.


Sorry no, Lucifer would have an E.R.A. far below 6.30

Reply-to:Im speechless. How does this team just melt down like this. At this point I would rather they not make the playoffs. There are some stellar players doing great, but the pitching is sh****** the bed. Papelbon doesnt even have a chance to blow a save. Id bet my house the Mariners would take 6 out of 10 in Boston. Expect a Tampa sweep.

Expect a Tampa sweep. It sounds so crazy to say but I think it's going to happen. Some of these guys have their head so far up their a** that they can see out of their own mouth.

Reply-to:Overrated. Not a good fastball, splitter or curveLester, Beckett wont carry the Redsox. Francona is willn to give up the AL East to get knucklehead his 200 win. Wtf!Bullpen weak and Bedard was no great pick upOrtiz, Drew, Lackey, Varitek, Scutaro, Wakefield wont be around next year

Gaaaaaaaaaaaaaaad. You are so completely right!

Reply-to:Overrated. Not a good fastball, splitter or curveLester, Beckett wont carry the Redsox. Francona is willn to give up the AL East to get knucklehead his 200 win. Wtf!Bullpen weak and Bedard was no great pick upOrtiz, Drew, Lackey, Varitek, Scutaro, Wakefield wont be around next year