Bobby V Gone After One Season In Boston

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Not that this is a surprise or anything...

But Bobby Valentine is out after one year as Boston Red Sox manager at 69-93...

If all of the alleged back-stabbing, coaches talking behind their manager's back, trading Dustin Pedroia, and everything else thrown in for size everyone knew that signing a manager to a 2-year deal was skeezy from the beginning...

And, now, we know...

“Our 2012 season was disappointing for many reasons,” general manager Ben Cherington said in the team’s announcement. “No single issue is the reason, and no single individual is to blame. We’ve been making personnel changes since August, and we will continue to do so as we build a contending club. With an historic number of injuries, Bobby was dealt a difficult hand. He did the best he could under seriously adverse circumstances, and I am thankful to him.”

The release from Valentine in return through the team...

“I understand this decision,” Valentine said in the team press release. “This year in Boston has been an incredible experience for me, but I am as disappointed in the results as are ownership and the great fans of Red Sox Nation. It was a privilege to be part of the 100 year anniversary of Fenway Park and an honor to be in uniform with such great players and coaches. My best to the organization. I’m sure next year will be a turnaround year.”

Cherington wanted Dale Sveum, who ended up at Wrigley. Team CEO Larry Lucchino interviewed a handful of candidates and decided on Bobby V.

“This year’s won-loss record reflects a season of agony,” Red Sox CEO Larry Lucchino said. “It begs for changes, some of which have already transpired. More will come. We are determined to fix that which is broken and return the Red Sox to the level of success we have experienced over the past decade. Difficult as it is to judge a manager amid a season that had an epidemic of injuries, we feel we need to make changes. Bobby leaves the Red Sox’ manager’s office with our respect, gratitude, and affection. I have no doubt that he will continue to contribute to the game he loves so much and knows so well.”

Lou Merloni discusses the future... and how it needs to change...
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