http://www.newsvine.com/bobby-valentineNewsvine - bobby-valentineen-usCopyright 2013Fri, 22 Feb 2013 17:37:07 +0000Wed, 22 May 2013 05:01:37 +0000http://www.newsvine.comhttp://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/02/22/17058041-bobby-valentine-to-lead-sacred-heart-athleticshttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/02/22/17058041-bobby-valentine-to-lead-sacred-heart-athleticssportsctvalentinebobby-valentineformer-boston-red-soxsacred-heartsacred-heart-universityFri, 22 Feb 2013 17:36:37 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/10/21/14588284-farrell-introduced-as-new-red-sox-managerhttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/10/21/14588284-farrell-introduced-as-new-red-sox-managermlbsportssoxred-soxblue-jaysboston-red-soxvalentinebobby-valentinetoronto-blue-jayslarry-lucchinofarrelljohn-farrellmike-avileswhen-john-farrellSun, 21 Oct 2012 04:47:08 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>FILE - In this Sept. 7, 2012, file photo, Toronto Blue Jays manager John Farrell sits in the dugout before the Blue Jays' baseball game against the Boston Red Sox in Boston. The Red Sox reportedly have reached an agreement to bring Farrell to Boston to replace Bobby Valentine. Red Sox spokeswoman Pam Kenn said early Sunday, Oct. 21, 2012, the team had no announcement to make. Comcast SportsNet New England reported that the deal was agreed to. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer, File)</p><p>FILE - In this April 1, 2012, file photo, Toronto Blue Jays manager John Farrell throws batting practice before the Blue Jays' spring training baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates in Dunedin, Fla. The Boston Red Sox reportedly have reached an agreement to bring Farrell to Boston to replace Bobby Valentine. Red Sox spokeswoman Pam Kenn said early Sunday, Oct. 21, 2012, the team had no announcement to make. Comcast SportsNet New England reported that the deal was agreed to. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens, File)</p><p>FILE - This 2010, file photo shows Boston Red Sox pitching coach John Farrell. The Red Sox are preparing to announce that John Farrell will be their new manager, according to a baseball official with knowledge of the deal to bring the former Boston pitching coach back one year after the ballclub first tried to give him the top job. The announcement was delayed by the unusual logistics of hiring a manager under contract with another team, the official said, speaking on the condition of anonymity because the final procedural steps had not been cleared. But the three-year deal to replace Bobby Valentine could be announced as soon as Sunday, Oct. 21, 2012 the official said. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik, File)</p><p>New Boston Red Sox manager John Farrell smiles during a news conference at Fenway Park in Boston, Tuesday, Oct. 23, 2012. Farrell becomes the 46th manager in the clubs 112-year history. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)</p><p>The Green Monster scoreboard in left field welcomes Boston Red Sox manager John Farrell at Fenway Park in Boston, Tuesday, Oct. 23, 2012. Farrell becomes the 46th manager in the club’s 112-year history. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)</p><p>New Boston Red Sox manager John Farrell, left, shakes hands with general manager Ben Cherrington during a news conference at Fenway Park in Boston, Tuesday, Oct. 23, 2012. Farrell becomes the 46th manager in the club’s 112-year history. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)</p><p>New Boston Red Sox manager John Farrell, right, smiles as he sits with general manager Ben Cherrington during a news conference at Fenway Park in Boston, Tuesday, Oct. 23, 2012. Farrell is the 46th manager in franchise history. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)</p><p>Boston Red Sox manager John Farrell follows general manager Ben Cherrington as they arrive for a news conference at Fenway Park in Boston, Tuesday, Oct. 23, 2012. Farrell becomes the 46th manager in the club’s 112-year history. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)</p><p>Boston Red Sox new manager John Farrell smiles as he walks through the stands at Fenway Park in Boston, Tuesday, Oct. 23, 2012. Farrell becomes the 46th manager in the club’s 112-year history. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)</p><p>Boston Red Sox manager John Farrell reaches out to shake hands at Fenway Park in Boston, Tuesday, Oct. 23, 2012. Farrell becomes the 46th manager in the club’s 112-year history. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/10/04/14224125-red-sox-fire-valentine-after-1-tumultuous-seasonhttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/10/04/14224125-red-sox-fire-valentine-after-1-tumultuous-seasonmlbsportssoxred-soxboston-red-soxvalentinebobby-valentineus-newsThu, 4 Oct 2012 16:55:48 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Clay Buchholz, left, leaves the mound as manager Bobby Valentine summons a reliever during the second inning of their baseball game against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium in New York, Monday, Oct. 1, 2012. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)</p><p>Boston Red Sox manager Bobby Valentine looks toward the outfield during their 10-2 loss to the New York Yankees in their baseball game at Yankee Stadium in New York, Monday, Oct. 1, 2012. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)</p><p>Boston Red Sox manager Bobby Valentine watches his team play the New York Yankees during the fourth inning of a baseball game, Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2012, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)</p><p>FILE - In this April 23, 2012, file photo, Boston Red Sox manager Bobby Valentine, left, and Kevin Youkilis watch from the dugout during a baseball game against the Minnesota Twins in Minneapolis. The Red Sox fired Valentine on Thursday, Oct. 4, 2012, after one season in which he failed to bring order to a clubhouse that disintegrated during the 2011 pennant race. (AP Photo/Jim Mone, File)</p><p>FILE - This April 17, 2012 file photo shows Boston Red Sox manager Bobby Valentine walking back to the dugout after removing starting pitcher Jon Lester during the third inning of a baseball game against the Texas Rangers at Fenway Park in Boston. The Red Sox fired Valentine on Thursday, Oct. 4, 2012, after one season in which he failed to bring order to a clubhouse that disintegrated during the 2011 pennant race. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola, File)</p><p>Boston Red Sox President and CEO Larry Lucchino. left, and general manager Ben Cherington appear during an interview at Fenway Park in Boston, Thursday, Oct. 4, 2012, hours after announcing that manager Bobby Valentine will not return in 2013. The Red Sox finished their baseball season in last place for the first time in 20 years. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)</p><p>Boston Red Sox President and CEO Larry Lucchino speaks during an interview at Fenway Park in Boston, Thursday, Oct. 4, 2012, hours after the team announced that manager Bobby Valentine will not return in 2013. The Red Sox finished their baseball season in last place for the first time in 20 years. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)</p><p>A man looks out over the field at Fenway Park in Boston, Thursday, Oct. 4, 2012, one day after the Boston Red Sox wrapped up a disappointing baseball season with a loss to the New York Yankees and finished in last place for the first time in 20 years. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/09/28/14144865-red-sox-end-miserable-season-being-routed-by-yankshttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/09/28/14144865-red-sox-end-miserable-season-being-routed-by-yanksmlbsportsred-soxbaltimore-oriolesboston-red-soxbobby-valentineal-eastaaron-cookfelix-doubrontSat, 29 Sep 2012 03:18:20 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Aaron Cook walks off the field after being relieved in the second inning of a baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles in Baltimore, Friday, Sept. 28, 2012. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)</p><p>Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Aaron Cook throws to the Baltimore Orioles in the first inning of a baseball game in Baltimore, Friday, Sept. 28, 2012. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)</p><p>Boston Red Sox manager Bobby Valentine looks on from the dugout in the second inning of a baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles in Baltimore, Friday, Sept. 28, 2012. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)</p><p>Boston Red Sox center fielder Scott Podsednik chases after a double by Baltimore Orioles' Jim Thome in the third inning of a baseball game in Baltimore, Friday, Sept. 28, 2012. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)</p><p>Baltimore Orioles' Ryan Flaherty (3) high-fives teammates after a baseball game against the Boston Red Sox in Baltimore, Friday, Sept. 28, 2012. Baltimore won 9-1. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)</p><p>Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Chris Tillman throws to the Boston Red Sox in the third inning of a baseball game in Baltimore, Friday, Sept. 28, 2012. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)</p><p>Baltimore Orioles' Chris Davis, left, jogs past Boston Red Sox catcher Jarrod Saltalamacchia for a run on a single by Manny Machado in the second inning of a baseball game in Baltimore, Saturday, Sept. 29, 2012. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)</p><p>Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Felix Doubront throws to the Baltimore Orioles in the first inning of a baseball game in Baltimore, Saturday, Sept. 29, 2012. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)</p><p>Boston Red Sox' Jacoby Ellsbury reacts as he walks off the field after striking out swinging in the third inning of a baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles in Baltimore, Saturday, Sept. 29, 2012. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)</p><p>Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Felix Doubront pauses in the third inning of a baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles in Baltimore, Saturday, Sept. 29, 2012. Baltimore won 4-3. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)</p><p>Members of the Boston Red Sox look on from the dugout as Boston's Cody Ross (7) walks off the field after striking out in the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles in Baltimore, Saturday, Sept. 29, 2012. Baltimore won 4-3. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)</p><p>Boston Red Sox' Daniel Nava walks off the field after striking out swinging to end the top of the second inning of a baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles in Baltimore, Sunday, Sept. 30, 2012. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)</p><p>Baltimore Orioles right fielder Nick Markakis, left, and manager Buck Showalter watch a baseball game between the Texas Rangers and Los Angeles Angels on a center field scoreboard after beating Boston Red Sox 6-3 in Baltimore, Sunday, Sept. 30, 2012. If the Angels had lost, Baltimore would have clinched its first playoff berth since 1997. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)</p><p>Members of the Baltimore Orioles walk onto the field after beating the Boston Red Sox 6-3 in a baseball game in Baltimore, Sunday, Sept. 30, 2012. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)</p><p>Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Zach Stewart throws to the Baltimore Orioles in the third inning of a baseball game in Baltimore, Sunday, Sept. 30, 2012. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)</p><p>Boston Red Sox players including Che-Husan Lin, third from left, Danny Valencia and Dustin Pedroia, far right, watch from the dugout during their 10-2 loss to the New York Yankees in their baseball game at Yankee Stadium in New York, Monday, Oct. 1, 2012. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)</p><p>Boston Red Sox manager Bobby Valentine looks toward the outfield during their 10-2 loss to the New York Yankees in their baseball game at Yankee Stadium in New York, Monday, Oct. 1, 2012. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)</p><p>Boston Red Sox manager Bobby Valentine pats starting pitcher Clay Buchholz after taking him out as catcher Jarrod Saltalamacchia walks away in the second inning of their baseball game against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium in New York, Monday, Oct. 1, 2012. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)</p><p>Boston Red Sox catcher Jarrod Saltalamacchia, left, interacts with relief pitcher Andrew Miller (30) in the 12th inning of their 4-3 loss to the New York Yankees in their baseball game at Yankee Stadium in New York, Tuesday, Oct. 2, 2012. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)</p><p>New York Yankees' Francisco Cervelli races home on a 12th inning, walk-off RBI single by Raul Ibanez in their 4-3 victory over the Boston Red Sox during their baseball game at Yankee Stadium in New York, Tuesday, Oct. 2, 2012. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)</p><p>Boston Red Sox's Dustin Pedroia watches from the dugout along with teammates during the ninth inning of a baseball game against the New York Yankees, Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2012, in New York. The Yankees won 14-2. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)</p><p>Boston Red Sox players react after their 14-2 loss to the New York Yankees in a baseball game, Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2012, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/09/19/13974042-red-sox-close-out-worst-home-season-in-47-yearshttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/09/19/13974042-red-sox-close-out-worst-home-season-in-47-yearsmlbsportsred-soxbaltimore-oriolesboston-red-soxbobby-valentinecody-rossjon-lesterclay-buchholztampa-bay-raysandrew-baileyThu, 20 Sep 2012 03:59:13 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Daisuke Matsuzaka, of Japan, reacts after giving up home runs to Tampa Bay Rays' Jeff Keppinger and Carlos Pena and a double to Jose Molina during the fourth inning of a baseball game, Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2012, in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)</p><p>Boston Red Sox's Dustin Pedroia ducks away from a third-inning inside pitch by Tampa Bay Rays' Chris Archer during a baseball game, Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2012, in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara) </p><p>Boston Red Sox's Jacoby Ellsbury, right, tries to avoid the tag by Tampa Bay Rays second baseman Jeff Keppinger after being picked off first base during the first inning of a baseball game, Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2012, in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)</p><p>Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Daisuke Matsuzaka, of Japan, delivers to the Tampa Bay Rays during the second inning of a baseball game, Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2012, in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara) </p><p>Boston Red Sox's Clay Buchholz pitches against the Tampa Bay Rays during the first inning of a baseball game, Thursday, Sept. 20, 2012, in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Scott Iskowitz)</p><p>Boston Red Sox manager Bobby Valentine watches the baseball game against the Tampa Bay Rays Thursday, Sept. 20, 2012, in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Scott Iskowitz)</p><p>Boston Red Sox Jose Iglesias receives a high five from manager Bobby Valentine after scoring in the sixth inning against the Tampa Bay Rays during a baseball game, Thursday, Sept. 20, 2012, in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Scott Iskowitz)</p><p>Boston Red Sox Jose Iglesias receives a high five from teammate Jacoby Ellsbury (2) after hitting a home run the ninth inning against the Tampa Bay Rays in a baseball game, Thursday, Sept. 20, 2012, in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Scott Iskowitz)</p><p>Members of the Tampa Bay Rays come out to meet B.J. Upton at home plate after he hit the game winning home run in the bottom of the ninth inning to give the Rays a 7-4 win over the Boston Red Sox in a baseball game Thursday, Sept. 20, 2012, in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Scott Iskowitz)</p><p>Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Jon Lester delivers against the Baltimore Orioles during the first inning of a baseball game at Fenway Park in Boston, Friday, Sept. 21, 2012. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)</p><p>Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Jon Lester throws against the Baltimore Orioles during the first inning of a baseball game at Fenway Park in Boston, Friday, Sept. 21, 2012. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)</p><p>Boston Red Sox second baseman Dustin Pedroia, left, collides with Baltimore Orioles' Mark Reynolds, who is out at second while unsuccessfully trying to break up a double play, during the sixth inning of a baseball game at Fenway Park in Boston, Friday, Sept. 21, 2012. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)</p><p>Boston Red Sox's Danny Valencia, right, celebrates his two-run home run that drove in Mike Aviles (3) in the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles in Boston, Saturday, Sept. 22, 2012. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)</p><p>Baltimore Orioles' J.J. Hardy, top, catches Boston Red Sox's Pedro Ciriaco (77) trying to steal second base in the third inning of a baseball game in Boston, Saturday, Sept. 22, 2012. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)</p><p>Boston Red Sox's Aaron Cook pitches in the first inning of a baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles in Boston, Saturday, Sept. 22, 2012. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer) </p><p>Boston Red Sox's Junichi Tazawa, of Japan, pitches in the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles in Boston, Saturday, Sept. 22, 2012. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)</p><p>Boston Red Sox's Cody Ross hits an RBI double off a pitch by Baltimore Orioles' Luis Ayala allowing Red Sox's Dustin Pedroia to score in the eighth inning of a baseball game at Fenway Park, in Boston, Sunday, Sept. 23, 2012. The Red Sox won 2-1. Baltimore Orioles catcher Matt Wieters looks on at right. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)</p><p>Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Junichi Tazawa, of Japan, winds up for a pitch against the Baltimore Orioles in the eighth inning of a baseball game in Boston, Sunday, Sept. 23, 2012. The Red Sox won 2-1. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)</p><p>Baltimore Orioles' Dylan Bundy winds up for a pitch against the Boston Red Sox in the eighth inning of a baseball game at Fenway Park, in Boston, Sunday, Sept. 23, 2012. The Red Sox won 2-1. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)</p><p>Members of the 2004 World Series Championship Boston Red Sox yell "play ball" as they are honored during ceremonies at Fenway Park before a baseball game against the Tampa Bay Rays in Boston, Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2012. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)</p><p>Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher David Price fires one in against the Boston Red Sox during the first inning of a baseball game at Fenway Park in Boston, Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2012. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)</p><p>Tampa Bay Rays' Jeff Keppinger, right, celebrates his three-run homer with Luke Scott and Evan Longoria (3) in the second inning of a baseball game against the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park in Boston, Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2012. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/09/16/13897440-valentine-tries-to-explain-weakest-roster-remarkhttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/09/16/13897440-valentine-tries-to-explain-weakest-roster-remarkmlbsportssoxred-soxvalentinebobby-valentineSun, 16 Sep 2012 16:56:49 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/09/14/13869114-bobby-v-bosox-roster-in-september-weakest-everhttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/09/14/13869114-bobby-v-bosox-roster-in-september-weakest-evermlbsportssoxrosterred-soxboston-red-soxvalentinebobby-valentineFri, 14 Sep 2012 23:50:28 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>Boston Red Sox manager Bobby Valentine, second from right, arrives at the mound to take out starting pitcher Clay Buchholz after a go-ahead sacrifice fly by Toronto Blue Jays' Omar Vizquel during the ninth inning of Boston's 4-3 loss in a baseball game at Fenway Park in Boston, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Winslow Townson)</p><p>Boston Red Sox manager Bobby Valentine left, puts his hands on the shoulders of Cody Ross with two outs in the bottom of the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Toronto Blue Jays in Boston, early Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012. The Blue Jays won 9-2. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/09/08/13739069-jeter-ties-mays-as-yankees-beat-red-sox-2-0http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/09/08/13739069-jeter-ties-mays-as-yankees-beat-red-sox-2-0mlbsportssoxred-soxboston-red-soxbobby-valentinefenway-parkclay-buchholzfelix-doubrontSat, 8 Sep 2012 05:08:04 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>Boston Red Sox's Dustin Pedroia hits a one-run single in the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Toronto Blue Jays in Boston, Friday, Sept. 7, 2012. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)</p><p>Boston Red Sox manager Bobby Valentine, second from left, signals for a new pitcher while on the mound with Jarrod Saltalamacchia, left, Felix Doubront third from left, Mike Aviles, second from right, and Dustin Pedroia, right, in the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Toronto Blue Jays in Boston, Friday, Sept. 7, 2012. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)</p><p>Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Felix Doubront wipes his face as he comes off the mound in the third inning of a baseball game against the Toronto Blue Jays in Boston, Friday, Sept. 7, 2012. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)</p><p>Toronto Blue Jays' Anthony Gose, right, watches his three-run home run in front of Boston Red Sox's Ryan Lavarnway, center, in the ninth inning of a baseball game in Boston, Saturday, Sept. 8, 2012. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)</p><p>The Fenway Park grounds crew pulls out the tarp in heavy rain in the fourth inning of a baseball game between the Boston Red Sox and the Toronto Blue Jays in Boston, Saturday, Sept. 8, 2012. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)</p><p>Boston Red Sox's Daisuke Matsuzaka, right, hands the ball to manager Bobby Valentine (25) as Ryan Lavarnway, left, looks on in the second inning of a baseball game against the Toronto Blue Jays in Boston, Saturday, Sept. 8, 2012. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)</p><p>Boston Red Sox manager Bobby Valentine, second from right, arrives at the mound to take out starting pitcher Clay Buchholz after a go-ahead sacrifice fly by Toronto Blue Jays' Omar Vizquel during the ninth inning of Boston's 4-3 loss in a baseball game at Fenway Park in Boston, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Winslow Townson)</p><p>Boston Red Sox's Dustin Pedroia kneels after grounding out to end the eighth ninth inning during a 4-3 loss to the Toronto Blue Jays in a baseball game at Fenway Park in Boston, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Winslow Townson)</p><p>Toronto Blue Jays' Rajai Davis, right, steals second base as Boston Red Sox shortstop Mike Aviles takes the throw during the ninth inning of Toronto's 4-3 win in a baseball game at Fenway Park in Boston, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Winslow Townson)</p><p>Boston Red Sox's Cody Ross, left, and home plate umpire Clint Fagan, right, watch Ross' long fly ball go foul with a runner on-base during the ninth inning of a 4-3 loss to the Toronto Blue Jays in a baseball game at Fenway Park in Boston, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Winslow Townson)</p><p>New York Yankees' Derek Jeter swings on an RBI single off Boston Red Sox pitcher Junichi Tazawa during the seventh inning of a baseball game, Thursday, Sept. 13, 2012, at Fenway Park in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)</p><p>New York Yankees starting pitcher Phil Hughes hands the ball to manager Joe Girardi in the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Boston Red Sox, Thursday, Sept. 13, 2012, at Fenway Park in Boston. Hughes allowed no runs and five hits, and struck out seven. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)</p><p>New York Yankees starting pitcher Phil Hughes delivers against the Boston Red Sox during the first inning of a baseball game, Thursday, Sept. 13, 2012, at Fenway Park in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)</p><p>New York Yankees starting pitcher Phil Hughes delivers in the first inning of a baseball game against the Boston Red Sox, Thursday, Sept. 13, 2012, at Fenway Park in Boston. Hughes allowed no runs and five hits, and struck out seven, before being removed in the eighth inning. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)</p><p>Actors Jon Hamm, left, and Larry David talk prior to a baseball game between the New York Yankees and the Boston Red Sox, Thursday, Sept. 13, 2012 at Fenway Park in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)</p><p>Comedian Bill Cosby delivers a ceremonial first pitch prior to a baseball game between the New York Yankees and the Boston Red Sox, Thursday, Sept. 13, 2012, at Fenway Park in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)</p><p>Boston Red Sox manager Bobby Valentine, right, talks with comedian Bill Cosby prior to a baseball game between the New York Yankees and the Red Sox, Thursday, Sept. 13, 2012, at Fenway Park in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/09/05/13690340-valentine-threat-to-punch-radio-host-was-a-jokehttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/09/05/13690340-valentine-threat-to-punch-radio-host-was-a-jokemlbsportsred-soxboston-red-soxvalentinebobby-valentineThu, 6 Sep 2012 01:57:27 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>Boston Red Sox manager Bobby Valentine watches the game against the Oakland Athletics in the seventh inning of a baseball game Saturday, Sept. 1, 2012 in Oakland, Calif. Oakland won 7-1. (AP Photo/ Tony Avelar)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/08/15/13300673-red-sox-boss-says-no-players-asked-for-new-skipperhttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/08/15/13300673-red-sox-boss-says-no-players-asked-for-new-skippermlbsportsred-soxboston-red-soxbobby-valentinejohn-henryhenryWed, 15 Aug 2012 19:40:16 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>Boston Red Sox manager Bobby Valentine watches from the dugout in the first inning of a baseball game against the Cleveland Indians, Thursday, Aug. 9, 2012, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)</p><p>Boston Red Sox manager Bobby Valentine, right, talks with, from lef, Dustin Pedroia, David Ortiz and first base coach Alex Ochoa in the dugout before a baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles, Tuesday, Aug. 14, 2012, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)</p><p>Boston Red Sox manager Bobby Valentine, right, talks with, from left, Dustin Pedroia, David Ortiz and first base coach Alex Ochoa in the dugout before a baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles, Tuesday, Aug. 14, 2012, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)</p><p>Boston Red Sox manager Bobby Valentine watches during batting practice before a baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles, Tuesday, Aug. 14, 2012, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)</p><p>Boston Red Sox manager Bobby Valentine, right, talks with third baseman Nick Punto (5) during batting practice before a baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles, Tuesday, Aug. 14, 2012, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/08/11/13238634-morales-allows-4-hrs-as-red-sox-lose-to-yankeeshttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/08/11/13238634-morales-allows-4-hrs-as-red-sox-lose-to-yankeesmlbsportssoxred-soxboston-red-soxbobby-valentinedustin-pedroiafranklin-moraleswill-middlebrooks'Sun, 12 Aug 2012 02:56:19 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>Cleveland Indians catcher Lou Marson, right, tags out Boston Red Sox's Dustin Pedroia, left, who was trying to score on a double by Adrian Gonzalez in the fourth inning of a baseball game on Saturday, Aug. 11, 2012, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Richard)</p><p>Boston Red Sox shortstop Mike Aviles, right, leaps over Cleveland Indians' Brent Lillibridge after forcing him out on a fielder's choice in the fifth inning of a baseball game on Saturday, Aug. 11, 2012, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Richard)</p><p>Boston Red Sox center fielder Jacoby Ellsbury makes a sliding catch on the warning track in the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Cleveland Indians, Saturday, Aug. 11, 2012, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Richard)</p><p>Boston Red Sox manager Bobby Valentine, right, talks with, from lef, Dustin Pedroia, David Ortiz and first base coach Alex Ochoa in the dugout before a baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles, Tuesday, Aug. 14, 2012, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)</p><p>Boston Red Sox manager Bobby Valentine, right, talks with, from left, Dustin Pedroia, David Ortiz and first base coach Alex Ochoa in the dugout before a baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles, Tuesday, Aug. 14, 2012, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)</p><p>Boston Red Sox second baseman Dustin Pedroia (15) sits in the dugout with a black band around his sleeve to honor Red Sox great Johnny Pesky before a baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles, Tuesday, Aug. 14, 2012, in Baltimore. Pesky died Monday at the age of 92. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)</p><p>Boston Red Sox second baseman Dustin Pedroia, right, and shortstop Mike Aviles, left, cannot make a play on a ball that went for a single by Baltimore Orioles' Matt Wieters, during the sixth inning of a baseball game, Tuesday, Aug. 14, 2012, in Baltimore. The Orioles won 7-1. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)</p><p>Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Josh Beckett (19) gets a tap on the back from Aaron Cook after he was pulled against the Baltimore Orioles during the sixth inning of a baseball game, Tuesday, Aug. 14, 2012, in Baltimore. The Orioles won 7-1. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)</p><p>Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Andrew Bailey delivers against the Baltimore Orioles during the eighth inning of a baseball game, Tuesday, Aug. 14, 2012, in Baltimore. The Orioles won 7-1. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)</p><p>Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Josh Beckett, left, exits the mound after he was pulled by manager Bobby Valentine, center, during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles, Tuesday, Aug. 14, 2012, in Baltimore. The Orioles won 7-1. Catcher Ryan Lavarnway stands at far right. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)</p><p>Baltimore Orioles' Mark Reynolds (12) celebrates his three-run home run with Matt Wieters (32) and Chris Davis (19) during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Boston Red Sox, Tuesday, Aug. 14, 2012, in Baltimore. The Orioles won 7-1. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)</p><p>Boston Red Sox Franklin Morales reacts after giving up a solo home run to New York Yankees' Derek Jeter in the fifth inning of a baseball game on Friday, Aug., 17, 2012, at Yankee Stadium in New York. (AP Photo/Kathy Kmonicek)</p><p>Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Clayton Mortensen reacts after after New York Yankees shortstop Jayson Nix hit an RBI single to break the 4-4 tie in a baseball game on Friday, Aug., 17, 2012, at Yankee Stadium in New York. (AP Photo/Kathy Kmonicek)</p><p>Boston Red Sox Manager Bobby Valentine smiles during batting practice before the baseball game against the New York Yankees on Friday, Aug., 17, 2012, at Yankee Stadium in New York. (AP Photo/Kathy Kmonicek)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/08/04/13112740-red-sox-drop-3rd-straight-5-3-loss-to-indianshttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/08/04/13112740-red-sox-drop-3rd-straight-5-3-loss-to-indiansmlbsportsred-soxnew-york-yankeesboston-red-soxbobby-valentinejosh-beckettSat, 4 Aug 2012 04:58:56 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>Former Boston Red Sox pitcher Curt Schilling sits with his wife Shonda, right, wait after being introduced as a new member of the Boston Red Sox Hall of Fame before the baseball game between the Boston Red Sox and the Minnesota Twins at Fenway Park in Boston, Friday, Aug. 3, 2012. (AP Photo/Winslow Townson)</p><p>Three new members of the Boston Red Sox Hall of Fame, left to right, Curt Schilling, Ellis Burks and Marty Barrett throw out first pitches before the baseball game between the Red Sox and the Minnesota Twins at Fenway Park in Boston, Friday, Aug. 3, 2012. (AP Photo/Winslow Townson)</p><p>Boston Red Sox, left to right, manager Bobby Valentine, catcher Kelly Shoppach, relief pitcher Junichi Tazawa, third baseman Will Middlebrooks and second baseman Dustin Pedroia wait on the mound for a new pitcher during the sixth inning of their 6-5 loss to the Minnesota Twins in a baseball game at Fenway Park in Boston, Friday, Aug. 3, 2012. (AP Photo/Winslow Townson)</p><p>Boston Red Sox's Jacoby Ellsbury tosses his bat after striking out with the bases loaded during the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Minnesota Twins at Fenway Park in Boston, Friday, Aug. 3, 2012. (AP Photo/Winslow Townson)</p><p>Texas Rangers' Josh Hamilton, left, is welcomed to the dugout by' manager Ron Washington after hitting a two-run home run off a pitch by Boston Red Sox's Josh Beckett in the fifth inning of a baseball game at Fenway Park in Boston, Wednesday, Aug. 8, 2012. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)</p><p>Boston Red Sox's Josh Beckett delivers a pitch against the Texas Rangers in the first inning of a baseball game at Fenway Park, in Boston, Wednesday, Aug. 8, 2012. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)</p><p>Boston Red Sox's Will Middlebrooks, left, watches the flight of his three-run home run off a pitch by Texas Rangers' Roy Oswalt as Rangers catcher Geovany Soto, right, looks on during the seventh inning of a baseball game at Fenway Park in Boston, Wednesday, Aug. 8, 2012. The Rangers won 10-9. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)</p><p>Boston Red Sox's Adrian Gonzalez hits an RBI double off a pitch by Texas Rangers' Matt Harrison in the fifth inning of a baseball game at Fenway Park in Boston, Wednesday, Aug. 8, 2012. The Rangers won 10-9. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)</p><p>Boston Red Sox manager Bobby Valentine watches from the dugout in the first inning of a baseball game against the Cleveland Indians, Thursday, Aug. 9, 2012, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)</p><p>Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Felix Doubront delivers in the first inning of a baseball game against the Cleveland Indians, Thursday, Aug. 9, 2012, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)</p><p>Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Felix Doubront reacts in the fifth inning before being pulled from a baseball game against the Cleveland Indians, Thursday, Aug. 9, 2012, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/07/27/12998335-ciriaco-delivers-against-yanks-again-red-sox-winhttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/07/27/12998335-ciriaco-delivers-against-yanks-again-red-sox-winmlbsportsyankeesred-soxnew-york-yankeesboston-red-soxbobby-valentineichiro-suzukivicente-padillamark-teixeiracurtis-grandersonpedro-ciriacopeter-ciriacoSat, 28 Jul 2012 01:56:14 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>New York Yankees' Ichiro Suzuki flies out in his first at-bat during the second inning of a baseball game against the Boston Red Sox at Yankee Stadium in New York, Friday, July 27, 2012. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)</p><p>New York Yankees' Russell Martin, right, is greeted by teammate Ichiro Suzuki after hitting a two-run home run during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Boston Red Sox at Yankee Stadium in New York, Friday, July 27, 2012. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)</p><p>New York Yankees' Raul Ibanez hits a two-run home run during the first inning of the baseball game against the Boston Red Sox at Yankee Stadium in New York, Friday, July 27, 2012. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)</p><p>Boston Red Sox's Carl Crawford, right, is greeted by teammate Dustin Pedroia after hitting a home run during the third inning of the baseball game against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium in New York, Friday, July 27, 2012. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)</p><p>New York Yankees' Phil Hughes pitches during the first inning of the baseball game against the Boston Red Sox at Yankee Stadium in New York, Friday, July 27, 2012. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)</p><p>Boston Red Sox's Aaron Cook pitches during the first inning of the baseball game against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium in New York, Friday, July 27, 2012. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)</p><p>Boston Red Sox's Dustin Pedroia hits a home run during the first inning of the baseball game against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium in New York, Friday, July 27, 2012. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)</p><p>New York Yankees' Ichiro Suzuki acknowledges the crowd during the first inning of the baseball game against the Boston Red Sox at Yankee Stadium in New York, Friday, July 27, 2012. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)</p><p>Boston Red Sox's Adrian Gonzalez, right, is greeted by Pedro Ciriaco after hitting a three-run home run during the fifth inning of the baseball game against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium in New York, Saturday, July 28, 2012. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)</p><p>Boston Red Sox's Dustin Pedroia, left, and Adrian Gonzalez celebrate after scoring on a double by Will Middlebrooks during the first inning of the baseball game against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium in New York, Saturday, July 28, 2012. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)</p><p>Boston Red Sox pitcher Jon Lester points to a teammate during the first inning of a baseball game against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium in New York, Saturday, July 28, 2012. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)</p><p>New York Yankees' CC Sabathia pitches during the first inning of the baseball game against the Boston Red Sox at Yankee Stadium in New York, Saturday, July 28, 2012. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)</p><p>Boston Red Sox's Jacoby Ellsbury, right, is greeted by Dustin Pedroia after scoring the go-ahead run on a triple by Pedro Ciriaco during the ninth inning of the baseball game at Yankee Stadium in New York, Saturday, July 28, 2012. The Red Sox beat the New York Yankees 8-6. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)</p><p>Boston Red Sox's Pedro Ciriaco gestures after scoring on a sacrifice fly by Dustin Pedroia during the ninth inning of the baseball game against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium in New York, Saturday, July 28, 2012. The Red Sox won 8-6. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)</p><p>New York Yankees' Curtis Granderson can't catch a triple hit by Boston Red Sox's Pedro Ciriaco during the ninth inning of the baseball game at Yankee Stadium in New York, Saturday, July 28, 2012. The Red Sox beat the Yankees 8-6. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)</p><p>New York Yankees' Mark Teixeira watches his two-run home run off Boston Red Sox pitcher Vicente Padilla during the eighth inning of the baseball game at Yankee Stadium in New York, Saturday, July 28, 2012. The Red Sox won 8-6. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)</p><p>Boston Red Sox's Felix Doubront pitches during the first inning of a baseball game against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium in New York, Sunday, July 29, 2012. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)</p><p>Boston Red Sox's Ryan Sweeney hits an RBI double during the second inning of a baseball game against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium in New York, Sunday, July 29, 2012. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)</p><p>Boston Red Sox's Jarrod Saltalamacchia, left, and Adrian Gonzalez, center, celebrate scoring on a double by Ryan Sweeney while New York Yankees' pitcher Hiroki Kuroda returns to the mound during the second inning of a baseball game at Yankee Stadium in New York, Sunday, July 29, 2012. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)</p><p>New York Yankees' Hiroki Kuroda pitches during the second inning of a baseball game against the Boston Red Sox at Yankee Stadium in New York, Sunday, July 29, 2012. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)</p><p>Boston Red Sox's Pedro Ciriaco jumps over New York Yankees' Jayson Nix as he turns a double play during the third inning of a baseball game at Yankee Stadium in New York, Sunday, July 29, 2012. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/07/18/12800894-red-sox-drop-4th-straight-9-1-to-rangershttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/07/18/12800894-red-sox-drop-4th-straight-9-1-to-rangersmlbsportssoxred-soxboston-red-soxbobby-valentinejosh-beckettjon-lesterWed, 18 Jul 2012 04:15:49 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>Chicago White Sox's Kevin Youkilis hits a three-run home run off a pitch by Boston Red Sox's Jon Lester in the fourth inning of a baseball game in Boston, Tuesday, July 17, 2012. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)</p><p>Boston Red Sox's Jon Lester steps on the mound as Chicago White Sox's Kevin Youkilis, right, advances toward home after hitting a three-run home run off a pitch by Lester in the fourth inning of a baseball game in Boston, Tuesday, July 17, 2012. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)</p><p>Chicago White Sox's Paul Konerko watches the flight of his double hit off a pitch by Boston Red Sox's Jon Lester in the first inning of a baseball game in Boston, Tuesday, July 17, 2012. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)</p><p>Boston Red Sox's Jon Lester winds up for a pitch against the Chicago White Sox in the first inning of a baseball game at Fenway Park in Boston, Tuesday, July 17, 2012. The White Sox defeated the Red Sox 7-5. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)</p><p>Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Aaron Laffey delivers against the Boston Red Sox during the third inning of a baseball game at Fenway Park in Boston, Friday, July 20, 2012. (AP Photo/Winslow Townson)</p><p>Boston Red Sox's Dustin Pedroia reacts to flying out with two men on base to end the third inning of a baseball game against the Toronto Blue Jays at Fenway Park in Boston, Friday, July 20, 2012. (AP Photo/Winslow Townson)</p><p>Toronto Blue Jays' Colby Rasmus watches his RBI double during the second inning of a baseball game against the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park in Boston, Friday, July 20, 2012. (AP Photo/Winslow Townson)</p><p>Boston Red Sox's Jon Lester reacts in the dugout after being pulled in the fifth inning after giving up runs to the Toronto Blue Jays during a baseball game at Fenway Park in Boston, Sunday, July 22, 2012. The Blue Jays won 15-7. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)</p><p>Toronto Blue Jays' Brett Lawrie, left, celebrates with J.P. Arencibia, center, as Boston Red Sox catcher Jarrod Saltalamacchia, right, looks past after Arencibia hit a three-run home run off a pitch by Red Sox's Jon Lester in the second inning of a baseball game at Fenway Park in Boston, Sunday, July 22, 2012. The Blue Jays won 15-7. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)</p><p>Boston Red Sox's Jon Lester delivers a pitch against the Toronto Blue Jays in the first inning of a baseball game at Fenway Park in Boston, Sunday, July 22, 2012. The Blue Jays won 15-7. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)</p><p>Toronto Blue Jays' Brett Lawrie slides safely at home on a single hit by Colby Rasmus as Boston Red Sox catcher Jarrod Saltalamacchia, right, tries to make the play in the eighth inning of a baseball game at Fenway Park, in Boston, Sunday, July 22, 2012. The Blue Jays won 15-7. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)</p><p>Texas Rangers starting pitcher Scott Feldman (39) throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the Boston Red Sox, Monday, July 23, 2012, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/LM Otero)</p><p>Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Felix Doubront (61) throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the Texas Rangers, Monday, July 23, 2012, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/LM Otero)</p><p>Texas Rangers' Mike Napoli, right, celebrates his two-run home run with Nelson Cruz (17) after they scored during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Boston Red Sox, Monday, July 23, 2012, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/LM Otero)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/07/06/12603753-negro-leagues-museum-getting-all-star-game-boosthttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/07/06/12603753-negro-leagues-museum-getting-all-star-game-boostmlbsportsred-soxmuseumbobby-valentinenegro-leagueskauffman-stadiumnegro-leagues-baseball-museumFri, 6 Jul 2012 21:02:32 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/06/24/12384100-red-sox-rhp-buchholz-put-on-15-day-dlhttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/06/24/12384100-red-sox-rhp-buchholz-put-on-15-day-dlmlbsportsred-soxboston-red-soxbobby-valentinedisabled-listbuchholzclay-buchholzSun, 24 Jun 2012 16:29:06 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/06/06/12076796-red-sox-lose-7-4-to-nationalshttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/06/06/12076796-red-sox-lose-7-4-to-nationalsmlbsportsred-soxbobby-valentinewashington-nationalsjarrod-saltalamacchiaWed, 6 Jun 2012 04:08:07 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Jon Lester delivers to a Baltimore Orioles batter during the first inning of a baseball game at Fenway Park in Boston on Tuesday, June 5, 2012. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)</p><p>Boston Red Sox's Dustin Pedroia swings a weighted bat in the on-deck circle during the first inning of the Red Sox's baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles at Fenway Park in Boston on Tuesday, June 5, 2012. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)</p><p>Boston Red Sox shortstop Mike Aviles jumps after forcing Baltimore Orioles' Steve Pearce at second, to get Ronny Paulino at first, on a double play to end the seventh inning of a baseball game at Fenway Park in Boston on Tuesday, June 5, 2012. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)</p><p>Boston Red Sox's Jarrod Saltalamacchia follows through on a two-run home run to send the baseball game into extra innings, as Baltimore Orioles catcher Matt Wieters watches during the ninth inning at Fenway Park in Boston on Tuesday, June 5, 2012. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)</p><p>Baltimore Orioles third baseman Wilson Betemit hangs onto a foul pop while he keeps himself from falling over the wall to get Boston Red Sox's Adrian Gonzalez out during the second inning of a baseball game at Fenway Park in Boston, Wednesday, June 6, 2012. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)</p><p>Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Wei-Yin Chen delivers to the Boston Red Sox during the first inning of a baseball game at Fenway Park in Boston, Wednesday, June 6, 2012. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)</p><p>Boston Red Sox's Ryan Sweeney, left, reacts after he struck out swinging during the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles at Fenway Park in Boston on Wednesday, June 6, 2012. Orioles catcher Matt Wieters, right, looks on. The Orioles won 2-1. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)</p><p>Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Josh Beckett delivers to the Baltimore Orioles during the first inning of a baseball game at Fenway Park in Boston, Wednesday, June 6, 2012. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)</p><p>Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Wei-Yin Chen reacts to a teammate in the outfield prior to warmups before a baseball game against the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park in Boston, Wednesday, June 6, 2012. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)</p><p>Washington Nationals' Bryce Harper watches the flight of his two-run home run off Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Felix Doubront during the fourth inning of a baseball game at Fenway Park, Friday, June 8, 2012, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)</p><p>Boston Red Sox' Kevin Youkilis argues with home plate umpire Doug Eddings after being called out looking with the bases loaded against the Washington Nationals in the sixth inning of a baseball game at Fenway Park, Friday, June 8, 2012, in Boston. Youkilis was ejected during the argument. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)</p><p>Boston Red Sox catcher Jarrod Saltalamacchia reaches into the stands for an out as he snags a foul by Washington Nationals' Adam LaRoche during the fifth inning of a baseball game at Fenway Park, Friday, June 8, 2012, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)</p><p>Washington Nationals starting pitcher Stephen Strasburg delivers to the Boston Red Sox during the first inning of a baseball game at Fenway Park, Friday, June 8, 2012, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/05/28/11923264-scherzer-helps-tigers-beat-red-sox-7-3http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/05/28/11923264-scherzer-helps-tigers-beat-red-sox-7-3mlbsportstigersred-soxboston-red-soxbobby-valentinedetroit-tigersdavid-ortizjarrod-saltalamacchiaadrian-gonzalezkevin-youkilisjustin-verlanderdelmon-youngmax-scherzerfelix-doubrontwill-middlebrooksMon, 28 May 2012 20:19:11 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>Boston Red Sox's Felix Doubront pitches in the third inning of a baseball game against the Detroit Tigers in Boston, Monday, May 28, 2012. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)</p><p>Detroit Tigers' Danny Worth, left, and Boston Red Sox's Mike Aviles look up as Worth is called out at second base after trying to reach on a single in the third inning of a baseball game in Boston, Monday, May 28, 2012. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)</p><p>Boston Red Sox's Dustin Pedroia hits an RBI single in the second inning of a baseball game against the Detroit Tigers in Boston, Monday, May 28, 2012. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)</p><p>Detroit Tigers manager Jim Leyland, left, argues with first base umpire Tim Brookens after being ejected in the third inning of a baseball game against the Boston Red Sox in Boston, Monday, May 28, 2012. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)</p><p>Boston Red Sox's David Ortiz, right, celebrates his solo home run against the Detroit Tigers with Kevin Youkilis (20) during the seventh inning of a baseball game at Fenway Park in Boston Tuesday, May 29, 2012. Tigers catcher Alex Avila is at center. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)</p><p>Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Daniel Bard delivers to the Detroit Tigers during the first inning of a baseball game at Fenway Park in Boston on Tuesday, May 29, 2012. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)</p><p>Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Justin Verlander tosses the ball to get Boston Red Sox's David Ortiz out at first after a grounder back to the mound during the third inning of a baseball game at Fenway Park in Boston on Tuesday, May 29, 2012. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)</p><p>Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Daniel Bard delivers to the Detroit Tigers during the first inning of a baseball game at Fenway Park in Boston on Tuesday, May 29, 2012. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)</p><p>Boston Red Sox's Adrian Gonzalez slides safely into home to score on a double by David Ortiz as Detroit Tigers catcher Alex Avila waits for the throw during the fifth inning of a baseball game at Fenway Park in Boston on Tuesday, May 29, 2012. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)</p><p>Boston Red Sox's Daniel Nava rounds first after hitting a three-run double during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Detroit Tigers at Fenway Park in Boston on Tuesday, May 29, 2012. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)</p><p>Boston Red Sox's Scott Podsednik celebrates with Kevin Youkilis, left, after they scored on a three-run double by Daniel Nava during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Detroit Tigers at Fenway Park in Boston on Tuesday, May 29, 2012. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)</p><p>Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Justin Verlander delivers to the Boston Red Sox during the first inning of a baseball game at Fenway Park in Boston on Tuesday, May 29, 2012. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)</p><p>Boston Red Sox center fielder Marlon Byrd dives to catch a fly ball by Detroit Tigers' Gerald Laird during the eighth inning of a baseball game at Fenway Park in Boston, Wednesday, May 30, 2012. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)</p><p>Boston Red Sox center fielder Marlon Byrd receives a high-five from second baseman Nick Punto after Byrd's dive to make a nice catch of a fly ball by Detroit Tigers' Gerald Laird to end the eighth inning of a baseball game at Fenway Park in Boston on Wednesday, May 30, 2012. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)</p><p>Boston Red Sox's Adrian Gonzalez hits an RBI double against the Detroit Tigers during the seventh inning of a baseball game at Fenway Park in Boston on Wednesday, May 30, 2012. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)</p><p>Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Drew Smyly (33) wipes sweat after giving up four runs in the fourth inning to the Boston Red Sox during a baseball game at Fenway Park in Boston on Wednesday, May 30, 2012. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)</p><p>Detroit Tigers designated hitter Delmon Young, left, is congratulated by Miguel Cabrera after his solo home run against the Boston Red Sox during the eighth inning of a baseball game at Fenway Park in Boston, Thursday, May 31, 2012. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)</p><p>Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Max Scherzer delivers to Boston Red Sox's Scott Podsednik during the first inning of a baseball game at Fenway Park in Boston, Thursday, May 31, 2012. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)</p><p>Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Josh Beckett delivers to the Detroit Tigers during the first inning of a baseball game at Fenway Park in Boston, Thursday, May 31, 2012. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)</p><p>Boston Red Sox's Kevin Youkilis reacts after striking out looking with two runners on base to end the first inning of a baseball game against the Detroit Tigers at Fenway Park in Boston, Thursday, May 31, 2012. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)</p><p>Detroit Tigers first baseman Prince Fielder (28) jokes with Boston Red Sox designated hitter David Ortiz after Ortiz walked during the first inning of a baseball game at Fenway Park in Boston, Thursday, May 31, 2012. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/05/26/11887956-tigers-pepper-beckett-in-7-3-victoryhttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/05/26/11887956-tigers-pepper-beckett-in-7-3-victorymlbsportssoxred-soxboston-red-soxbobby-valentinejosh-beckettSat, 26 May 2012 04:44:25 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Alex Cobb delivers to the Boston Red Sox during the first inning of a baseball game at Fenway Park in Boston, Friday, May 25, 2012. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)</p><p>Tampa Bay Rays' Elliot Johnson, right, is congratulated by Chris Gimenez after his two-run home run off Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Jon Lester during the fourth inning of a baseball game at Fenway Park in Boston, Friday, May 25, 2012. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)</p><p>Boston Red Sox's Kevin Youkilis winds up as he begins to throw his bat after grounding out in the seventh inning against the Tampa Bay Rays during a baseball game at Fenway Park in Boston, Friday May 25, 2012. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)</p><p>Tampa Bay Rays designated hitter Luke Scott holds off Boston Red Sox catcher Jarrod Saltalamacchia as benches clear after Scott was hit by a pitch thrown by Red Sox's Franklin Morales in the ninth inning of a baseball game at Fenway Park in Boston, Friday, May 25, 2012. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)</p><p>Boston Red Sox pitching coach Bob McClure, right, grabs the jersey of Tampa Bay Rays' Carlos Pena, left, as benches cleared after Rays designated hitter Luke Scott was hit by a pitch during the ninth inning of a baseball game at Fenway Park in Boston, Friday, May 25, 2012. At center is Rays' Ben Zobrist. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)</p><p>Tampa Bay Rays relief pitcher Fernando Rodney, right, smiles as he embraces catcher Jose Molina after earning a save in the Rays' 7-4 win over the Boston Red Sox in a baseball game at Fenway Park in Boston, Friday, May 25, 2012. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)</p><p>Boston Red Sox's Daniel Nava, right, reacts after striking out swinging on a pitch from Tampa Bay Rays' Fernando Rodney as Rays catcher Jose Molina, left, watches at the end of a baseball game at Fenway Park in Boston, Sunday, May 27, 2012. The Rays won 4-3. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)</p><p>Boston Red Sox pitcher Alfredo Aceves wipes his face on his jersey as he steps off the mound after giving up two runs to the Tampa Bay Rays in the ninth inning of a baseball game at Fenway Park in Boston, Sunday, May 27, 2012. The Rays won 4-3. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)</p><p>Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Josh Beckett delivers to the Detroit Tigers during the first inning of a baseball game at Fenway Park in Boston, Thursday, May 31, 2012. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)</p><p>Detroit Tigers first baseman Prince Fielder (28) jokes with Boston Red Sox designated hitter David Ortiz after Ortiz walked during the first inning of a baseball game at Fenway Park in Boston, Thursday, May 31, 2012. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)</p><p>Detroit Tigers' Delmon Young, right, is caught at home by Boston Red Sox catcher Jarrod Saltalamacchia while trying to score on a fly out by Jhonny Peralta in the second inning of a baseball game at Fenway Park in Boston, Thursday, May 31, 2012. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/05/10/11644270-beckett-hit-hard-booed-at-fens-after-golf-uproarhttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/05/10/11644270-beckett-hit-hard-booed-at-fens-after-golf-uproarmlbsportsred-soxbobby-valentinejosh-beckettbeckettThu, 10 May 2012 21:42:01 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Josh Beckett wipes his head in the dugout after being taken out in the third inning of a baseball game against the Cleveland Indians in Boston, Thursday, May 10, 2012. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer</p><p>Boston Red Sox's Josh Beckett pitches in the first inning of a baseball game against the Cleveland Indians in Boston, Thursday, May 10, 2012. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer</p><p>Boston Red Sox pitcher Josh Beckett, second from right, hands the ball to manager Bobby Valentine, left, and leaves the game as catcher Kelly Shoppach, second from left, and Adrian Gonzalez (28) watch in the third inning of a baseball game against the Cleveland Indians in Boston, Thursday, May 10, 2012. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/05/08/11591482-are-nats-os-booms-pujols-valentine-bustshttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/05/08/11591482-are-nats-os-booms-pujols-valentine-bustsmlbbaltimore-oriolesbobby-valentinealbert-pujolswashington-nationalsus-newshitsquickderek-jeterbryce-harperTue, 8 May 2012 07:09:18 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>Los Angeles Angels' Albert Pujols hits a two-run home run against the Toronto Blue Jays during the fifth inning of a baseball game in Anaheim, Calif., Sunday, May 6, 2012. This was Pujols' first home run of the season. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)</p><p>Baltimore Orioles' Chris Davis delivers a pitch against Boston Red Sox during the 16th inning of a baseball game at Fenway Park, in Boston on Sunday, May 6, 2012. The Orioles defeated the Red Sox 9-6 in 17 innings. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)</p><p>Boston Red Sox manager Bobby Valentine watches batting practice before a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals in Kansas City, Mo., Monday, May 7, 2012. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner)</p><p>New York Yankees' Derek Jeter doubles off Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Danny Duffy during the third inning of a baseball game in Kansas City, Mo., Thursday, May 3, 2012. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner)</p><p>This combination made from file photos shows, from top left, Los Angeles Angels' Albert Pujols, Boston Red Sox manager Bobby Valentine, and Washington Nationals' Bryce Harper; from bottom left, Texas Rangers' Yu Darvish, Baltimore Orioles manager Buck Showalter, and New York Yankees' Derek Jeter. The Baltimore Orioles began the week with the best record in the majors, with Bryce Harper and the Washington Nationals close behind. Albert Pujols was slumping, Bobby Valentine was getting booed and Derek Jeter was hitting nearly .400. Signs of the season, or mere mirages? (AP Photo)</p><p>This combination made from file photos shows, from left, Los Angeles Angels' Albert Pujols, Boston Red Sox manager Bobby Valentine, Washington Nationals' Bryce Harper, Baltimore Orioles manager Buck Showalter, and New York Yankees' Derek Jeter. The Baltimore Orioles began the week with the best record in the majors, with Bryce Harper and the Washington Nationals close behind. Albert Pujols was slumping, Bobby Valentine was getting booed and Derek Jeter was hitting nearly .400. Signs of the season, or mere mirages? (AP Photo)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/04/22/11338360-yankees-red-sox-game-postponed-by-rainhttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/04/22/11338360-yankees-red-sox-game-postponed-by-rainmlbsportsyankeesred-soxppdnew-york-yankeesboston-red-soxbobby-valentineSun, 22 Apr 2012 19:43:49 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>Boston Red Sox's Darnell McDonald stands in front of the scoreboard in the eighth inning of a baseball game against the New York Yankees in Boston, Saturday, April 21, 2012. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)</p><p>A fan in a New York Yankees shirt holds up a sign referring to a Boston Red Sox clubhouse incident from last year and new Red Sox manager Bobby Valentine in the first inning of a baseball game between the Red Sox and the Yankees in Boston, Saturday, April 21, 2012. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)</p><p>From left, New York Yankees outfielders Raul Ibanez, Nick Swisher and Curtis Granderson celebrate their 15-9 win in a baseball game against the Boston Red Sox in Boston, Saturday, April 21, 2012. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/04/18/11257173-yankees-red-sox-game-postponed-by-rainhttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/04/18/11257173-yankees-red-sox-game-postponed-by-rainmlbsportsred-soxboston-red-soxbobby-valentinejosh-beckettkevin-youkilisjon-lesterdaniel-bardWed, 18 Apr 2012 04:35:26 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>Boston Red Sox starterJon Lester delivers a pitch during the first inning of a baseball game against the Texas Rangers at Fenway Park in Boston, Tuesday, April 17, 2012. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)</p><p>Texas Rangers shortstop Elvis Andrus celebrates with second baseman Alberto Gonzalez (14) after the Rangers defeated the Boston Red Sox 18-3 in a baseball game at Fenway Park in Boston, Tuesday, April 17, 2012. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)</p><p>Boston Red Sox manager Bobby Valentine (25) reacts on the mound with first baseman Adrian Gonzalez (28), second baseman Dustin Pedroia and shortstop Mike Aviles, far right, during a pitching change in the eighth inning of a baseball game at Fenway Park in Boston, Tuesday, April 17, 2012. The Rangers won 18-3. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)</p><p>Texas Rangers' Mike Napoli, right, is congratulated at the plate by David Murphy after his two-run home run against the Boston Red Sox during the fourth inning of a baseball game at Fenway Park in Boston, Wednesday, April 18, 2012. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)</p><p>Texas Rangers' Mike Napoli swings on a two-run home run against the Boston Red Sox during the fourth inning of a baseball game at Fenway Park in Boston, Wednesday, April 18, 2012. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)</p><p>Texas Rangers starting pitcher Derek Holland throws to a Boston Red Sox batter during the first inning of a baseball game at Fenway Park in Boston, Wednesday, April 18, 2012. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)</p><p>Boston Red Sox's Kevin Youkilis receives a high-five at the dugout after his two-run home run against the Texas Rangers during the second inning of a baseball game at Fenway Park in Boston, Wednesday, April 18, 2012. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)</p><p>Boston Red Sox's Kevin Youkilis receives congratulations from David Ortiz after his two-run home run against the Texas Rangers during the second inning of a baseball game at Fenway Park in Boston, Wednesday, April 18, 2012. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)</p><p>Boston Red Sox's Dustin Pedroia reacts after popping up and leaving two men on during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Texas Rangers at Fenway Park in Boston, Wednesday, April 18, 2012. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)</p><p>Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Franklin Morales reacts on the mound after giving up three runs to the Texas Rangers in the eighth inning of a baseball game at Fenway Park in Boston, Wednesday, April 18, 2012. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)</p><p>Boston Red Sox's Mike Aviles (3) is tagged out by Texas Rangers first baseman Brandon Snyder (21) after he was caught off first and tried to make it to second base during the third inning of a baseball game at Fenway Park in Boston, Wednesday, April 18, 2012. Rangers shortstop Elvis Andrus is at left. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)</p><p>Boston Red Sox starting pitcher fires one in against the Texas Rangers during the first inning of a baseball game at Fenway Park in Boston, Wednesday, April 18, 2012. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)</p><p>New York Yankees' Mark Teixeira, right, celebrates his three-run home run that drove in Alex Rodriguez (13) and Robinson Cano (24) in the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Boston Red Sox in Boston, Saturday, April 21, 2012. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)</p><p>Boston Red Sox's Darnell McDonald stands in front of the scoreboard in the eighth inning of a baseball game against the New York Yankees in Boston, Saturday, April 21, 2012. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)</p><p>New York Yankees' Nick Swisher, right, watches his grand slam in front of Boston Red Sox's Jarrod Saltalamacchia in the seventh inning of a baseball game in Boston, Saturday, April 21, 2012. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)</p><p>New York Yankees' Mark Teixeira, right, watches his three-run home run in front of Boston Red Sox's Jarrod Saltalamacchia in the seventh inning of a baseball game in Boston, Saturday, April 21, 2012. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)</p><p>New York Yankees' Nick Swisher (33) celebrates his grand slam that also drove in Eduardo Nunez (26) in the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Boston Red Sox in Boston, Saturday, April 21, 2012. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)</p><p>Boston Red Sox's Junichi Tazawa pitches in the eighth inning of a baseball game against the New York Yankees in Boston, Saturday, April 21, 2012. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)</p><p>Boston Red Sox manager Bobby Valentine walks back to the dugout after removing pitcher Alfredo Aceves in the eighth inning of a baseball game against the New York Yankees in Boston, Saturday, April 21, 2012. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)</p><p>New York Yankees' Robinson Cano is hit by a pitch from Boston Red Sox's Felix Doubront in the first inning of a baseball game in Boston, Saturday, April 21, 2012. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)</p><p>New York Yankees' Freddy Garcia pitches in the first inning of a baseball game against the Boston Red Sox in Boston, Saturday, April 21, 2012. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)</p><p>A fan in a New York Yankees shirt holds up a sign referring to a Boston Red Sox clubhouse incident from last year and new Red Sox manager Bobby Valentine in the first inning of a baseball game between the Red Sox and the Yankees in Boston, Saturday, April 21, 2012. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)</p><p>From left, New York Yankees outfielders Raul Ibanez, Nick Swisher and Curtis Granderson celebrate their 15-9 win in a baseball game against the Boston Red Sox in Boston, Saturday, April 21, 2012. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/04/16/11233506-column-bobby-v-doesnt-do-peace-and-quiethttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/04/16/11233506-column-bobby-v-doesnt-do-peace-and-quietmlbsportsjim-litkebobby-valentine041612Tue, 17 Apr 2012 00:11:27 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>Boston Red Sox manager Bobby Valentine looks out of from the dugout during their 1-0 loss to the Tampa Bay Rays in a baseball game at Fenway Park in Boston Monday, April 16, 2012. Valentine questioned Kevin Youkilis' commitment to the game in his weekly television interview, then apologized to the Boston third baseman on Monday. (AP Photo/Winslow Townson)</p><p>Boston Red Sox's Kevin Youkilis looks on from the top step of the dugout during Boston's 1-0 loss to the Tampa Bay Rays in a baseball game at Fenway Park in Boston Monday, April 16, 2012. Red Sox manager Bobby Valentine questioned Youkilis' commitment to the game in his weekly television interview, then apologized to the Boston third baseman on Monday. (AP Photo/Winslow Townson)</p><p>Boston Red Sox's Kevin Youkilis looks out of the dugout as Boston Red Sox manager Bobby Valentine (25) walks away during Boston's 1-0 loss to the Tampa Bay Rays in a baseball game at Fenway Park in Boston Monday, April 16, 2012. Valentine questioned Youkilis' commitment to the game in his weekly television interview, then apologized to the Boston third baseman on Monday. (AP Photo/Winslow Townson)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/04/16/11227498-valentine-criticizes-youkilis-then-apologizeshttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/04/16/11227498-valentine-criticizes-youkilis-then-apologizesmlbsportsred-soxvalentinebobby-valentineus-newsyoukiliskevin-youkilis'Mon, 16 Apr 2012 15:48:21 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>Boston Red Sox's Kevin Youkilis, right, celebrates after scoring on a three-run double by teammate David Ortiz in the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Tampa Bay Rays in Boston, Saturday, April 14, 2012. The Red Sox won 13-5. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)</p><p>Boston Red Sox manager Bobby Valentine argues for a ball to be charged against Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Jeremy Hellickson in the fourth inning of a baseball game in Boston, Saturday, April 14, 2012. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)</p><p>FILE - This March 27, 2012 file photo shows Boston Red Sox Kevin Youkilis, right, talking with manager Bobby Valentine during a spring training baseball game in Fort Myers, Fla. Valentine questioned Youkilis' commitment to the game in his weekly television interview, then apologized to the third baseman on Monday, April 16, 2012. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa, File)</p>