Hello, amigos,

I am sorry that I was not able to attend the great debate yesterday.  I was visiting sick children in the hospital near my village and I lost track of the time.  But I got to watch on a short-circuit feed sent to by NESN and I wanted to comment on what I saw.

The candidates showed that they all care about the fans and the team very much.  And there was much excitement there along with surprises.  Doris Kearns Goodwin withdrew her candidacy and endorsed Rob Crawford.  Mike Barnicle withdrew his candidacy and endorsed Peter Gammons.  Peter Gammons stayed in the race, but endorsed Cheryl Boyd.  Cheryl Boyd left the race, got back in, left, and ended up back in, but failed to endorse herself.

Then, Jerry Remy, should he win, chose Jared as his running mate.  Sam Horn then did the same.  And then Jerry Remy and Sam Horn went running off arm in arm up the aisle while Tim Russert sang, "You’ll Never Walk Alone."  It was quite an experience.  You will see it tonight (Friday) on NESN.

But my announcement is no less important and shocking.  Right here and now, I would like to announce to the world that I, too, have selected my running mate.  If elected president of Red Sox Nation, my running mate will be none other than Manny Ramirez, left fielder for the Boston Red Sox.

You may ask why I would choose a current player.  In my effort to draw the fans closer to the team, I believe someone on the inside could help me.  And what better player and friend than Manny himself.  He will allow access to the fans, he will be allowed to talk to management about the moves they make, and he will break his silence to the media when asked about fan matters.  Manny being Manny will be Manny being Vice President.

Now is the time for you, the members of Red Sox Nation, to go out and vote.  Vote for the candidate you would like to see representing you and leading you into a bigger and brighter future.  I believe I am that guy. 

Por favor, VOTE FOR GUAPO/RAMIREZ in ’07!!!

Mucho gusto,

El Guapo