toasty Posted October 1, 2011 Share Posted October 1, 2011 QUOTE (Dick Allen @ Sep 30, 2011 -> 05:51 PM) "We met this morning to look back on the 2011 season and to consider the future of the Boston Red Sox, including my involvement with the club," Francona said in a statement released by the club. "I passed along my frustrations at my inability to effectively reach the players. After many conversations and much consideration, I ultimately felt that, out of respect to this team, it was time for me to move on." He admits he can't reach the players. The Sox have a couple of very pricey veterans who need to be "reached". You can cross Francona off the list. He admitted he could no longer reach the players in THAT clubhouse... there is a difference there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Allen Posted October 1, 2011 Share Posted October 1, 2011 (edited) QUOTE (toasty @ Sep 30, 2011 -> 07:16 PM) He admitted he could no longer reach the players in THAT clubhouse... there is a difference there. If he admits he can't get reach the players he knows inside and out, how would he convince JR and KW that he could reach players he doesn't know very well? Believe me, I like Francona, but I think he just gave JR an out if he has cold feet about paying managers decent cash, and I can't say I could blame him. Edited October 1, 2011 by Dick Allen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kitekrazy Posted October 1, 2011 Share Posted October 1, 2011 QUOTE (Dick Allen @ Sep 30, 2011 -> 08:21 PM) If he admits he can't get reach the players he knows inside and out, how would he convince JR and KW that he could reach players he doesn't know very well? Believe me, I like Francona, but I think he just gave JR an out if he has cold feet about paying managers decent cash, and I can't say I could blame him. I bet most managers would prefer to manage a young club than the big market clubs. How many consequences can be handed out to veterans for not wanting to play? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Allen Posted October 1, 2011 Share Posted October 1, 2011 QUOTE (kitekrazy @ Sep 30, 2011 -> 09:19 PM) I bet most managers would prefer to manage a young club than the big market clubs. How many consequences can be handed out to veterans for not wanting to play? Apparently none. See Rios, Alex. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyyle23 Posted October 1, 2011 Share Posted October 1, 2011 It truly is amazing the lengths that Boston fans and media go to assign blame http://www.sportsbybrooks.com/buckner-bart...nant-wife-29861 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted October 1, 2011 Share Posted October 1, 2011 QUOTE (Dick Allen @ Oct 1, 2011 -> 08:58 AM) Apparently none. See Rios, Alex. Hanley Ramirez is on a big contract an his attitude got him benched this year again. Wonder whether theyll hire a manager who can instill sone discipline in him next year? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kitekrazy Posted October 1, 2011 Share Posted October 1, 2011 QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Oct 1, 2011 -> 08:15 AM) Hanley Ramirez is on a big contract an his attitude got him benched this year again. Wonder whether theyll hire a manager who can instill sone discipline in him next year? How do you instill discipline on an athlete with a guaranteed contract? If they have no trade clause, then what? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kitekrazy Posted October 1, 2011 Share Posted October 1, 2011 Terry Francona’s time may be up In trying season, clubhouse got away from manager’s style http://bostonherald.com.nyud.net/sports/ba...sox#articleFull Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted October 1, 2011 Share Posted October 1, 2011 QUOTE (kitekrazy @ Oct 1, 2011 -> 12:24 PM) Terry Francona’s time may be up In trying season, clubhouse got away from manager’s style http://bostonherald.com.nyud.net/sports/ba...sox#articleFull Seems like you're about 2 days late. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kitekrazy Posted October 1, 2011 Share Posted October 1, 2011 QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Oct 1, 2011 -> 10:25 AM) Seems like you're about 2 days late. Did someone already post this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted October 3, 2011 Author Share Posted October 3, 2011 Phil being Phil. ChiTribRogers Phil Rogers Tony La Russa to the Red Sox? He's type of hire you make when you run off a proven winner like Terry Francona. TLR has leverage, doesn't he? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted November 3, 2011 Author Share Posted November 3, 2011 hoynsie paul hoynes by Buster_ESPN It's confirmed. Boston has asked and received permission to talk to #Indians bench coach Sandy Alomar Jr., about being it's manager. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted November 7, 2011 Author Share Posted November 7, 2011 MLBNetworkRadio MLB Network Radio by MDGonzales Per #RedSox release, Mike Maddux has withdrawn his name from consideration for manager. Sandy Alomar, Jr. will interview on Wednesday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milkman delivers Posted November 7, 2011 Share Posted November 7, 2011 (edited) Man, imagine how silly it is that these other teams are actually considering hiring these guys with experience, and that they're even interviewing them. Buffoons! Edited November 7, 2011 by Milkman delivers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted November 15, 2011 Author Share Posted November 15, 2011 SI_JonHeyman Jon Heyman #redsox gm cherington says sveum gets 2nd interview, not sure if anyone else does. if i'm sveum, i like my chances. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted November 17, 2011 Author Share Posted November 17, 2011 jonmorosi Jon Morosi Source says #RedSox have not ruled out possibility of bringing Bobby Valentine in for an interview. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve9347 Posted November 17, 2011 Share Posted November 17, 2011 QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Nov 17, 2011 -> 12:14 PM) jonmorosi Jon Morosi Source says #RedSox have not ruled out possibility of bringing Bobby Valentine in for an interview. Methinks life post-Theo in Boston won't be pleasant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted November 17, 2011 Author Share Posted November 17, 2011 jonmorosi Jon Morosi If #RedSox fire int'l scouting head Craig Shipley, #Dodgers exec Rick Ragazzo could become candidate there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted November 17, 2011 Share Posted November 17, 2011 QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Nov 17, 2011 -> 03:57 PM) jonmorosi Jon Morosi If #RedSox fire int'l scouting head Craig Shipley, #Dodgers exec Rick Ragazzo could become candidate there. Punishment for the whole "Matsuzaka" thing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted November 20, 2011 Share Posted November 20, 2011 Bobby Valentine will meet with the Boston Red Sox Monday to discuss the team's managerial vacancy, a source close to the former Texas Rangers and New York Mets manager said Sunday afternoon. Link Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted November 22, 2011 Author Share Posted November 22, 2011 GordonEdes Gordon Edes Most telling tidbit, IMO, is that Cherington admitted that Valentine has met with all 3 owners over the past two weeks. Down to 3, Cherington said: Valentine, Lovullo, Lamont. Alomar joins Mackanin as candidates who have been told they're out. Sox have told Alomar Jr he's out of the manager's search. Lamont and Lovullo still in the mix. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted November 30, 2011 Share Posted November 30, 2011 Bobby Valentine it is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted December 1, 2011 Author Share Posted December 1, 2011 SI_JonHeyman Jon Heyman Sources: Valentine got 2-year deal with #redsox. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamshack Posted December 1, 2011 Share Posted December 1, 2011 Amazing to me that no one seemed interested in Martinez. I wonder if there is something known about him within the industry that we just aren't aware of... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milkman delivers Posted December 1, 2011 Share Posted December 1, 2011 QUOTE (iamshack @ Dec 1, 2011 -> 10:11 AM) Amazing to me that no one seemed interested in Martinez. I wonder if there is something known about him within the industry that we just aren't aware of... That he f***s players' wives? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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