Amidst the flurry of transactions that emanated from Yawkey Way yesterday, one
big one was completely overlooked. Apparently, the Red Sox and
Wally The Green Monster could not bridge a contractual impasse and
the team reportedly released the long-time mascot. While
the transaction cannot yet be independently verified, the 17-year old mascot was seen leaving Fenway Park in a despondent mood after cleaning out his locker. A separate rumor then circulated that
Paws, the AAA mascot of the Pawtucket Red Sox, was being whisked to Boston by police escort in time for tonight's game. And,
Slugger (reportedly a bipedal seal), the AA Portland Sea Dogs mascot, will likely be promoted to AAA. Luckily, there are
three mascots in place at the Single A Lowell Spinners—
Canaligator,
Allie-Gator, and
Millie-Gator—so there will be no need to go outside the organization for a AA replacement. None of the mascots was available for comment on this story.
