Bobby Valentine to Become New Boston Red Sox Manager; Will Keep Team Grounded

Bobby Valentine, former Texas Rangers and New York Mets manager and current ESPN analyst, will be the 45th manager of the Boston Red Sox, according to reports.

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• Red Sox hire Bobby Valentine as manager
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