Prior to Mookie Betts, he was the greatest every day Red Sox player I've seen. His 4 year stretch from 97-00 could be in the conversation for the best stretch of any red sox player since Yaz (67-70). He was a beloved player who could handle an up the middle position. He was the face of the franchise through 2003. For better or worse, the worm turned in 2004. Nomar got his ring, but wasn't around for the celebration. I don't think you can talk about his legacy and ignore led to him leaving Boston. It's the same for Fisk, Boggs, Clemens, Betts...