Former New York Mets manager Bobby Valentine might move to Boston Red Sox – MLB Update
The Boston Red Sox did not have the most fitting end to this past season, failing to qualify for the playoffs after dominating the American League for the major part of the season. Furthermore, there were a lot of accusations on the team after their infamous
exit, including allegations of drinking in the dugout during games.
Although there is still no concrete evidence to support these allegations, a lot of nervousness surrounds the ballclub as preparations for the next season begin. The Red Sox are without a manager this deep into the offseason and their general manager, Theo
Epstein, has changed alliance. In these testing times for Boston, relief pitcher Jonathan Papelbon signed a record 50-million-dollar deal with rivals Philadelphia Phillies. The amount, plus 58 dollars, is the most for any relief pitcher in the history of Major
League Baseball.
In these circumstances, a name that has come to the limelight is Bobby Valentine, a former New York Mets and Texas Rangers manager with 15 years of hands-on experience. Bobby was renowned for his outspoken attitude and earned a reputation for being extrovert,
yet intelligent in his approach. During his time with the Mets, not only did he found a winning formula, but managed to maintain order among the players in particular and the ballclub in general. These specs make Valentine the most suitable choice for a managerial
post with the conflict plagued ballclub, if not the perfect.
The need of the hour for Boston is not a manager who only knows how to win, but to win with discipline and a purpose. The Red Sox were capable enough of winning the World Series this past season, but poor management of affairs and mishandling of players
proved to be disastrous in the end. The fans are in turmoil and so is the ballclub. The team needs a source of excitement and Valentine is a perfect fit when it comes to handling pressure and generating enthusiasm.
Had Epstein been in charge of the operations at Boston, a charismatic manager would have never been hired at the franchise. Now that he is gone, so has Terry Francona, who himself had little influence over the players. Will this change influence the Red
Sox is yet to be seen, however.
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