Greetings from Venezuela!                                 

After helping the Nashua Pride win the Can-Am League championship, I have come back to my native country to help build a field for the underprivileged youth and teach them the fundamentals of baseball.  I believe in giving back to the community that gave to me as a child, when I was "El Guapito," a mere 120 lb. 4-year-old, barely able to squeeze out of my highchair.

Some of the fundamentals I am teaching pertain as much to the game of baseball as they do to life.  I am working on instilling teamwork, dedication, and sacrifice in them.  But most of all — fun. 

The game is meant to be fun.  As a player on the Boston Red Sox, I showed up every day and worked my tail off (though you wouldn’t know it by looking), but had fun.  We must remember that.  Not to worry about the Yankees or any other team, but to enjoy ourselves.  The winning will come. 

The campaign to me is fun.  And because of that, I will win. 

I look forward to writing you frequently during my time here and am prepared to return in mid-October, with your support, to proudly assume the duties of President of Red Sox Nation serving under the greatest fans in the world.

Mucho gusto,

El Guapo