When Red Sox first base coach Ron Johnson was in need of help, it came from many sources. When his daughter lost her leg in a horrific accident, the Red Sox gave him time off and financial assistance. That's not surprising. What is surprising is the help that came from another source: The New York Yankees. As we face the Empire for the first time tonight in 2011, it's instructive to know that—off the field—both sides have things in perspective.
The Rivalry In Perspective
When Red Sox first base coach Ron Johnson was in need of help, it came from many sources. When his daughter lost her leg in a horrific accident, the Red Sox gave him time off and financial assistance. That's not surprising. What is surprising is the help that came from another source: The New York Yankees. As we face the Empire for the first time tonight in 2011, it's instructive to know that—off the field—both sides have things in perspective.
