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Bobby Valentine never had a chance.
Don't blame the Boston Red Sox mess on him. The manager wasn't the answer and
really never had a chance. Just look at the 63-75 record.
And so Valentine will be fired virtually the moment the season ends Oct. 3.
8BV今年结束之后很可能就要掰了
Owners John Henry and Tom Werner— who were sold on Valentine, although not
enough to give him more than a two-year contract — know it.
General manager Ben Cherington, whose first choice for the job was Dale
Sveum, knows it.
Red Sox President Larry Lucchino told USA TODAY Sports on Thursday, "We'll
re-evaluate it at the end of the season," but he knows it.
And, of course, Valentine knows it.
More important for the Red Sox is getting the next hire right.
They already have their top choice to replace Valentine in John Farrell,
according to a high-ranking official who requested anonymity because the
Toronto Blue Jays manager is under contract. Farrell is beloved by the
organization after serving as pitching coach from 2007 to 2010.
If they can't pry away Farrell, who'll be the focus of attention at Fenway
Park today as the Blue Jays open a three-game series there, look for the Red
Sox to turn to Mike Scioscia if he is fired by the Los Angeles Angels.
蓝鸟的John Farrell是接班首选
不行的话 红袜会瞄准到时可能被天使火掉的Mike Scioscia
If they can't get either, they'll be more likely to bring back Grady Little
than keep Valentine.
再不行 红袜可能会找Grady Little凤还巢