Editor's note: NESN.com is going to tell the story of the 2012 Red Sox in Bobby Valentine's words. Each game day, we will select the best Valentine quote that sums up the day for the Red Sox. Is the Red Sox season and playoff hopes over? The math says it isn't (though the odds are terrible), but the fans seem to be fleeing this sinking ship like the Titanic, and, realistically, it's hard to disagree. Even with the second wild card, there are just so many teams in between the Sox and a playoff slot at this point Boston almost...
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Vote: What Grade Would You Give Bobby Valentine This Season?
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August 19, 2012
Bobby Valentine arrived in Boston as a rather polarizing managerial choice. Nearly eight months later, he's still somewhat of a polarizing skipper. Most of the varying views stem from the Red Sox' struggles as a team and reports detailing clubhouse issues. The Sox enter Sunday's game against the Yankees at 59-62 -- clearly a mark Boston fans didn't envision before...
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August 19, 2012
Stick a fork in the Red Sox, they are done
The Boston Red Sox ‘fall from grace’ has been extended for a third consecutive year; only this year will end up being the worst of the three. Bad decisions, poor leadership, complacency, and irresponsible signings, have all played a part in the storied franchise’s demise. After losing to the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim back [...]
Told ya’ so BoSox… Time to can Bobby V is near!
Via Eye On Sports with Eric Williams
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August 20, 2012
Bobby Valentine has a sandpaper-like personality that doesn't work very well in today's MLB.I don’t want to sound like a braggadocios *******, (I guess it just comes naturally) but I told MLB baseball fans - and Boston Red Sox management – that they really dropped the ball in a big way by hiring hard-nosed (unlikable) manager Bobby Valentine to replace beloved skipper...
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August 20, 2012
Can The Red Sox Be Saved Under This Ownership?
Via Boston Sports Then & Now
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August 20, 2012
Bobby Valentine really had no idea what he was getting himself into with this Red Sox team.
The Red Sox have not been this bad under the current owners and it really is a worst case scenario. The players hate the manager. The general manager has as much power as you and I. Carl Crawford may miss more time next year because they forced him back this season. The team is just...
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August 20, 2012
David Ortiz Backs Bobby Valentine, Claims Outside Controversy Affecting Red Sox
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August 18, 2012
Bobby Valentine has at least one supporter in the clubhouse. Red Sox designated hitter David Ortiz –– who has been sidelined since July 17 with an Achilles injury –– stepped up for the embattled skipper in New York and voiced his respect despite the outside criticism. "I think Bobby's doing great, man," Ortiz said. "He had to deal with so many things through...
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August 18, 2012
Your Morning Dump...Where Bob McClure is the first to go
Via Ted's Army
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August 21, 2012
Every morning, we compile the links of the day and dump them here... highlighting the big storyline. Because there's nothing quite as satisfying as a good morning dump.
The slumping Boston Red Sox will have a new pitching coach for the remainder of their tumultuous first season under manager Bobby Valentine.
Bob McClure was fired Monday and replaced by Randy Niemann...
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August 21, 2012
What Took So Long?
Via Fenway West
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August 21, 2012
The Red Sox finally fired first year pitching coach Bob McClure. McClure led the Red Sox's pitching staff to an MLB eighth worst ERA (4.30) and a sub .500 record, so it's seemingly a miracle he lasted this long. McClure was brought in as a scout before Bobby Valentine, but was promoted to pitching coach shortly after Valentine was introduced. The two worked together during...
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August 21, 2012
McClure pays for Red Sox pitching staff's rocky season
Via Pro Sports Daily
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August 21, 2012
Pitching coach Bob McClure is the first casualty of the Boston Red Sox's underachieving season. McClure was fired Monday night after presiding over a pitching staff that ranked 11th in the American League with a 4.31 ERA. McClure also had a stormy relationship with manager Bobby Valentine. Randy Niemann, a trusted Valentine lieutenant who had been serving in an unusual role...
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August 21, 2012
Boston Red Sox: Kelly Shoppach Sent Anti-Bobby Valentine Texts
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August 20, 2012
According to reports, former Boston Red Sox catcher Kelly Shoppach sent the now-infamous texts to team ownership complaining about manager Bobby Valentine. The texts were sent in late July and were previously attributed to first baseman Adrian Gonzalez.
The New York Daily News cites several sources that claim Shoppach was “deeply involved” with writing the message, which was...
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August 20, 2012
Difficult Days
Via Fenway West
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August 18, 2012
Following another turbulent Sox week, owners Tom Werner, Larry Lucchino and John Henry have put themselves in a very tough position. By issuing statements, attending road games, and even being guests in the NESN booth, they are coming down hard on the side of Bobby Valentine.
On the other hand, many writers and fans want to see Bobby V fired. A Globe column by Christopher Gasper...
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August 18, 2012
Bob McClure Not to Blame for Red Sox' Struggles, But Firing Pitching Coach is Right Move
Via NESN.com
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August 20, 2012
If someone told you after Sunday's 4-1 loss to the New York Yankees that the Boston Red Sox would be firing one of their coaches on Monday, it would be pretty obvious who was getting sacked -- except that it wasn't so obvious. Despite enduring incidents with some of the Sox' most respected players, a seeming near-mutiny in July and two open letters from the front office...
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August 20, 2012
The Week In Quotes: August 13-19 by Hudson Belinsky, Jonah Birenbaum, Andrew Koo and Matthew Rocco
Via Baseball Prospectus
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August 20, 2012
BOBBY CLEARLY NOT THEIR VALENTINE
“What Tom, Larry, and I heard in the player meeting was one overriding sentiment. Players felt responsible for the record. They weren't blaming injuries or anyone but themselves. At the same time, they openly spoke about what could improve in addition to their play. They made substantive points. We addressed those points. No one in that meeting...
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August 20, 2012
Your Morning Dump... Where we try to explain the negativity
Via Ted's Army
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August 18, 2012
Every morning, we compile the links of the day and dump them here... highlighting the big storyline. Because there's nothing quite as satisfying as a good morning dump.
The intense amount of negativity swirling around the Red Sox [team stats] lately has not just bounced off their batting helmets and fallen harmlessly at their sides.
No, the distractions have mounted to the...
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August 18, 2012
Where Did The Red Sox Magic Go?
Via Reading Between The Seams
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August 18, 2012
It’s currently 2012. Meaning that almost eight years ago the Red Sox broke the curse of the Bambino, and captured their first World Series title in 86 years. That sentence took a lot of effort to type as a fan of the Yankees. But as a true baseball I respect what the Red Sox did that season. Maybe not back then, but now I do. The fans of Boston took their team very seriously...
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August 18, 2012
I Was Wrong
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August 20, 2012
Two days ago (Wednesday) when I wrote my blog and called Red Sox players “ML WIMPS” for running to ownership to complain about manager Bobby Valentine I was wrong. Red Sox players, led by first baseman Adrian Gonzalez and second baseman Dustin Pedroia are not “Wimps” – these cry babies are “ML COWARDS.”
That”s right “COWARDS” – since Yahoo Sports broke the story...
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August 20, 2012
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