Clandestine campaign led to Valentine's demise *[Japan Times Online]

Mostly about Bobby Valentine's time with Chiba Lotte Marines and how he was "forced out."

*The article is in English.

Note: "First in a four-part series"

over 2 years ago nelsonc 4 comments 0 recs |

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Wow.

This article really exemplifies what you’re doing when you give your heart to a team – throwing in your lot with a family that’s maybe crazy, maybe not, maybe following inane whims, maybe not. When a team belongs to a family, inanity is almost guaranteed to come into play at some point (probably often).

by SuperT on Jan 19, 2010 11:35 AM EST reply actions

Wow, great article.

In the light of what was written here, his departure wasn’t as hasty and unbelievable as it first was. He came on like a sudden storm, bringing good, and though his charisma remained, his presence and many changes made because of him began bleeding the ownership group, and they weren’t making as much as they were spending- or not enough, I should say. Coupled with the fact that the fans really liked him, that’s what made it such a tough divorce, I guess.

"Blinding ignorance does mislead us. O! Wretched mortals, open your eyes!"
Gil Hodges IS a Hall of Famer.

by Brooklyn Dodgers Mets Fan on Jan 19, 2010 2:13 PM EST up reply actions