October 1, 201114 yr 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.
October 1, 201114 yr 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, 201114 yr by Dick Allen
October 1, 201114 yr 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?
October 1, 201114 yr 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.
October 1, 201114 yr It truly is amazing the lengths that Boston fans and media go to assign blame http://www.sportsbybrooks.com/buckner-bart...nant-wife-29861
October 1, 201114 yr 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?
October 1, 201114 yr 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?
October 1, 201114 yr 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
October 1, 201114 yr 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.
October 1, 201114 yr QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Oct 1, 2011 -> 10:25 AM) Seems like you're about 2 days late. Did someone already post this?
October 3, 201114 yr Author 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?
November 3, 201114 yr Author 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.
November 7, 201114 yr Author 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.
November 7, 201114 yr 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, 201114 yr by Milkman delivers
November 15, 201114 yr Author 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.
November 17, 201114 yr Author jonmorosi Jon Morosi Source says #RedSox have not ruled out possibility of bringing Bobby Valentine in for an interview.
November 17, 201114 yr 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.
November 17, 201114 yr Author jonmorosi Jon Morosi If #RedSox fire int'l scouting head Craig Shipley, #Dodgers exec Rick Ragazzo could become candidate there.
November 17, 201114 yr 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?
November 20, 201114 yr 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
November 22, 201114 yr Author 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.
December 1, 201114 yr Author SI_JonHeyman Jon Heyman Sources: Valentine got 2-year deal with #redsox.
December 1, 201114 yr 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...
December 1, 201114 yr 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?
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