The Red Sox had tried and failed to get Roman Anthony signed to a contract extension in the spring. When they tried again in the last week, it came together surpri

This article was originally published on www.si.com/mlb/red-sox as Red Sox's Roman Anthony Sends Message To Boston After $130M Decision. Wednesday may have been the day the Boston Red Sox lost their seven-game winning streak, but that won't be the event by which the day gets remembered.

An hour and a half before first pitch, Roman Anthony walked around Fenway Park in a blue checkered suit rather than his normal batting practice attire. A special occasion calls for something fancier than baseball pants,