Valentine hits the showers -- permanently

[DJofSD]

http://www.boston.com/sports/2012/10/04/bobby-valentine-fired-red-sox/Ofo9kWOqKj5QUV6qqor4EI/story.html

Way back, when I used to live in LA and followed MLB, I really did not like Valentine. Now, after his first year with the Red's, it's one and done. I have mixed feelings about his dismissal.

Is there a spot for him somewhere else in MBL or is a college position in his future?

[Valuist]

http://www.boston.com/sports/2012/10/04/bobby-valentine-fired-red-sox/Ofo9kWOqKj5QUV6qqor4EI/story.html

Way back, when I used to live in LA and followed MLB, I really did not like Valentine. Now, after his first year with the Red's, it's one and done. I have mixed feelings about his dismissal.

Is there a spot for him somewhere else in MBL or is a college position in his future?

My guess is yes. A veteran team is not good for him. A college team or a real young team it might work. Too many veterans on the Red Sox. Was doomed from the start.

[Bettowin]

He is better off behind the desk on a pregame show. Too much of a nut to manage in the big leagues. IMO, not a good college coach at all.

[ElKabong]

He sure didn't shake that 'divide and conquer' mindset within the Bosox org....I thought for sure he'd look at the gig as a chance to redeem himself. He was awful tho

[JustRalph]

He doesn't care. He will be playing golf next year while collecting 2.5 mil