I agree with you......They just "cherry picked" a part of what he said in his full answer to make the media wire light up. In all honesty, I love Youk. One of Sox' all time greats in terms of work ethic, scrappiness, and toughness. But, he has been off to a slow start this year. He is coming back from injury and has not played like the old youk so far this year. He also doesn't seem to have the same fire for whatever reason....and rumors are flying out there that he was the one who spoke with Schilling and was one of the guys rolling his eyes when Bobby V was mentioned. Now since there is NO confirmation of those rumors....I'm not even trying to say it is true.....but he may not be that happy with Bobby V's ways. Everyone liked Tito. He was easy going, didn't get down on the guys for anything, very lenient, didn't micromanage....he(( they could even drink beer and eat fried chicken in the dugout!!
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My feeling is....GIVE VALENTINE a CHANCE here people!!! The guy just coached the team to 3 out of 4 wins against one of, if not THE best pitching team in the league. He has gotten them back to playing sound fundamental baseball. I think he still could have great success here IF the fans and owners give the guy a break! I think alot of people see Bobby V the commentator and Bobby V the coach as "the same guy". That is like saying Tedy is the same guy as a commentator as he was as a player.....NOT SO Imho....Tedy is saying things now to DRIVE ratings....Bobby did it too.....Cowherd talks about this crap all the time.....Anyways, all I am saying......Is give Bobby a chance.....(To the tune of John Lennon's give peace a chance.)