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Article: Jimy Williams proves he's a survivor.(The Providence Journal)
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- Knight Ridder/Tribune News Service
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- July 8, 2001
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BOSTON _ He has been criticzed by his players and second-guessed by his general manager. His position players have moaned about playing time and his starting pitchers have whined about his quick hook. In the bullpen, his relievers have complained either about too much work or not enough work.
Yet, as we approach baseball's All-Star break, Jimy Williams is still with us.
He is still the manager of the Boston Red Sox and when you consider all that has happened with the Old Towne Team during a tumultuous first half, that is a remarkable feat.
What's more, despite an injury list that resembles a hospital emergency ward on a Saturday night, he has ...