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hawkny11
Cherington knows about as much about Bobby Valentine’s fate as he knows about his own. He certainly will not make the decision to terminate Bobby with $2.5M still owed on his contract. That will come from the owner’s suite, with John Henry and Larry Lucchino deciding. If Bobby is let go, against his wishes, it certainly will be a raw deal, taking into account that he managed with one hand tied behind his back throughout the entire 2012 season. IMHO, Cherington is trying to manipulate the media to his own advantage, hoping they will force Red Sox owner, John Henry, to retain him and can their manager so he can appoint his own.
Karkat
What’s up with all these people going “boo hoo poor Bobby.” He’s a *bad manager*.
petrie000
because he’s likable enough in small doses on TV, i suspect.
But yeah, they gave him a team that won almost 100 games a season ago and he’s struggling to get them 70… he’s probably NOT part of the solution.
jordan c.
WTH are you talking about?
lamars
Hawk, What are you Smokin? While it’s not all Valentine’s fault, he is a huge part of it. He had no business being hired in the 1st place.
Michael 22
Valentine was hired by Henry and Lucchino, pure and simple. Cherington is/was a puppet. Ben wanted Dale Sveum or Gene Lamont. Instead, he got Harry Hothead who immediately alienated half the team, mishandled the pitching staff, and stuffed the team into the DeLorean back to 1966.
notsureifsrs
yes that is definitely the simplest and most logical explanation
sebalion
i think he just got tricked into divulging what’s already been decided… i think Bobby got a bit of a raw deal also but i still think that he’s in the wrong place at the wrong time and he didnt make things go an easier for sure. they need to fire him and hopefully he gets another chance somewhere else where it makes sense.
elscorchot
no bo for the marlins, please. would rather have lowell or ozzie.
elscorchot
never mind. didn’t see the update.
johnsilver
Lowell seems like a good fit and is popular with the community.. Good with people, knows the game etc.. so he is probably out.. Guillen is a social leper, alienates fans, the local population and makes moves questionable by a rookie manager and has an AL central crown in his resume.. The weakest division in all of baseball on a yearly basis, so he will in all likelihood remain. Not from common sense of course, but it’s the most illogical and trying to shove a square peg into a round hole philosophy that always prevails since John Henry left Miami.
Eet Hertz
With the number of teams that will be manager shopping this off season, has anyone considered Grady Little? I know he’s been away for a few years, but he’s hardly what you’d call “old”, and had pretty decent success.
Wbp1968
Bye Bye Bobby!