Nothing is finalized since Bobby Valentine was flying back to the U.S. from Japan. But reports were flying around last night that Valentine was the chosen one to become the Sox next manager. Remember - until he signs a contract nothing is final. There are always last minute items that can creep up & derail the final approval.
What I would call the Boston sports papparrazzi went into high gear last night on news of the possible signing of Valentine. The Enquirer-type reporters of sports talk started with the usual fabrications of their "make something out of nothing" routine. Let's get friction going, right?
1) How can the Sox treat Gene Lamont so unfairly?
Well, how about the media treating Gene Lamont unfairly by barraging him with calls to see if the Sox management had called him yet. Until the deal with Valentine is signed, sealed & delivered I wouldn't call anyone to tell him he is out of the manager's race until it's official.
2) Lucchino & Valentine will be fighting each other within 2 years. Really? You really have a crystal ball that can see 2 years into the future. Can we hold you to those totally unsubstantiated opinions in 2014?
3) Cherington got run over by Lucchino in the manager selection process.
Maybe the guys that write the checks were not impressed by the group of 5. Maybe Cherington offered to bring in Valentine for an interview after other candidates fell by the wayside. If I'm Ben Cherington, I do my job by vetting candidates & continue working to find the best man for the job, even if that means my group of 5 moves to 6. Isn't it about what's best for the club & not the individual?
4) Cherington & Valentine will never get along.
Great statement with no facts. Again, don't you think both men want to put a winning team on the field? You don't have to go to dinner with someone every night to get along & work effectively for the greater good.
All of these points were brought up on Comcast Sports Net. Shame on you guys - Lou, Bob & Sean - for starting off a new era in Sox baseball with your baseless opinions to rile up an already angry Sox fan base from 2011. If you leave Boston, there's always a job for you in Hollywood following Lindsay Lohan.
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