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Bobby V's abrasive style did him in. Not popular with the players and I think they didn't want to play for him anymore. It seems like there was a great exodus of ball players. Some might say that it was a salary dump but it can also seem like he wanted to get rid of troublesome personalities. I think managemnet backed him but he was his own worst enemy especially after he alienated Kevin Youkillis. Not a popular move in the clubhouse.

They where considering John Farrell a while back for being their manager but he is presently the Toronto manager. We'll see who they bring in.

I think they would need someone who is going to groom the younger players as they are in the rebuilding mode after the salary dump. Of course it wouldn't hurt to get along with veteran players like Pedroia.

Heck of a player is Pedroia. I wonder how my Red-Sox buddy feels in terms of what was a worse season, last years collapse or this years implosion. I'll have to ask him.