Gordon Edes' recent column on the Red Sox first half highlights myriad disconnects between Bobby Valentine and just about every single member of the Red Sox organization. About the only person who wasn't listed has having an issue with Bobby was the police officer who opens the door to the Red Sox bullpen (although that could be because he regularly stands more than 300 feet away from the manager).
We're not talking about disagreements in philosophy. We're not talking about use of the bunt, utilization of the bullpen, or the Daniel Bard disaster.
Oh no.
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We're talking about people not speaking to one another, players refusing to join mound meetings, coaches not passing along information to the manager, and players side-stepping the manager to bring complaints to GM Ben Cherington. The same GM who has Larry Lucchino pulling the rug out from under him at every turn.
Yes, there's more drama surrounding the Red Sox than a Kardashian wedding.
Should make for a fun second half, which starts tonight in Tampa Bay.