Can Cherington work with Valentine?

He will if Larry tells him to.

QUOTE(#1):

Originally posted 08:32 AM ET  11.22 by jnorman41

He will if Larry tells him to.

I hope Ben doesn't have to look over his shoulder the whole time he's "running" the club. I'd like to see him make a major transaction at some point. Re-sign someone, fire someone, make a trade, sign a free-agent, hire a coach...etc, just do something! This winter's hot stove is rather cold at the moment.

He may not have a choice.

QUOTE(#1):

Originally posted 08:32 AM ET  11.22 by jnorman41

He will if Larry tells him to.

I agree Lucchino will make the final decisions on most matters like the George Steinbrenner used to.

Lucchino and Valentine are good buddies. Cherington appearsd to be a tough spot already, and he's only had the joba few months.

QUOTE(#6):

Originally posted 09:48 AM ET  11.22 by The Moose

Lucchino and Valentine are good buddies. Cherington appearsd to be a tough spot already, and he's only had the joba few months.

Yeah, he certainly is in a tough spot. I hope they get something worthwhile for Epstein. Cherington just doesn't ooze confidence at the moment.

Can anyone work with the Bosox front office ????

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Originally posted 10:08 AM ET  11.22 by Sgt. Schultz

Can anyone work with the Bosox front office ????

Boston has a front office. I thought it was always Theo, Henry and a Rolodex.

Come on Bobby V. Rebuild that team.

IMO, the only man for the job would be Joe Torre.

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Originally posted 10:12 AM ET  11.22 by Bronx_Pride

Boston has a front office. I thought it was always Theo, Henry and a Rolodex.

Rolodex's still exist....???

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Originally posted 10:35 AM ET  11.22 by Sgt. Schultz

Rolodex's still exist....???

I have one on my desk that is completely blank. What a waste of company money when Outlook does the same thing in a much neater way.

QUOTE(#6):

Originally posted 09:48 AM ET  11.22 by The Moose

Lucchino and Valentine are good buddies. Cherington appearsd to be a tough spot already, and he's only had the joba few months.

While he won't have much power, it is a great oppurtunity for this kid. If he can hang around for 5 or 6 years, maybe win a World Series he will then be able to peddle him self off to the next desperate team like Theo's done. Could be a big payday waiting for him down the road.

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Originally posted 10:02 AM ET  11.22 by Gary The Sox Fan

Yeah, he certainly is in a tough spot. I hope they get something worthwhile for Epstein. Cherington just doesn't ooze confidence at the moment.

They won't get any thing of real worth for Theo. Probably a low level prospect or two.

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Originally posted 11:03 AM ET  11.22 by The Moose

They won't get any thing of real worth for Theo. Probably a low level prospect or two.

Or a gift certificate for 5 to Mike Ditka's.

QUOTE(#16):

Originally posted 11:03 AM ET  11.22 by The Moose

They won't get any thing of real worth for Theo. Probably a low level prospect or two.

The deal the Cubs had with the Sox was "significant compensation." I would interpret that as something better than low-level prospects.

valentine will be a stone in boston way!!

QUOTE(#6):

Originally posted 09:48 AM ET  11.22 by The Moose

Lucchino and Valentine are good buddies. Cherington appearsd to be a tough spot already, and he's only had the joba few months.

Actually, 28 days.

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Originally posted 09:33 AM ET  11.22 by SithLord

I agree Lucchino will make the final decisions on most matters like the George Steinbrenner used to.

Funny thing is, George's suspension kind of paved the way for the Yankees' revival.