214 replies to this topic

[Foulkey Reese]

5:30 on NESN

WEEI will be streaming it.

Looking forward to hearing what he has to say.

Edited by Foulkey Reese, 01 December 2011 - 05:09 PM.

[Andrew]

Looking forward to hearing what he has to say.

I'm not.

[PaulinMyrBch]

MLB network and one of the ESPN's...

[MainerInExile]

Also streaming online from here: http://www.boston.co...l?p1=News_links.

[Bob Montgomery's Helmet Hat]

5:30 on NESN

WEEI will be streaming it.

Looking forward to hearing what he has to say.

I am too. He's a savvy guy.

[Bob Montgomery's Helmet Hat]

He needs to put on a Sox jersey

[Remagellan]

It is on!

[P'tucket, rhymes with...]

Oh, right. Anyone told Lamont yet?

[Foulkey Reese]

Ben really sounds just like Theo.

[Bob Montgomery's Helmet Hat]

Ben really sounds just like Theo.

It's kind of uncanny

[Remagellan]

Ben really sounds just like Theo.

I was just going to post that. Same tone.

[P'tucket, rhymes with...]

Never trust a manager with teeth that perfect.

[Remagellan]

Bobby seems excited.

What number?

[judyb]

Ben really sounds just like Theo.

There eventually should be a good practical joke to play on Cubs fans from that.

[Mr Jums]

I actually had it on in the background and thought it was Theo at first. It was VERY confusing

[Remagellan]

He seems honestly overcome by the moment.

[rembrat]

[Bob Montgomery's Helmet Hat]

He needs to put on a Sox jersey

Thank you

[PeaceSignMoose]

When Bobby said it would be like Christmas morning for him if he got this job, he wasn't kidding. Seems like he's going to break down at any second.

[mauidano]

Oh, right. Anyone told Lamont yet?

Awkward but thinking the same thing.

[notfar]

I feel like I'm watching a special needs kid give a speech.

[Remagellan]

Bobby V clearly recognizes the importance of being the manager of this franchise.

[Bob Montgomery's Helmet Hat]

He is genuinely excited

[dcmissle]

"I'd like to thank John, Tom and Larry for giving their blessings to BEN on HIS decision ..."

rotflmfao

[teddywingman]

15 ML seasons and two playoff appearances.

[rembrat]

15 ML seasons and two playoff appearances.

Zero division titles. Remember that, folks who claim Bobby V will bring Boston a title.

[Laser Show]

He looks nervous.

[P'tucket, rhymes with...]

15 ML seasons and two playoff appearances.

He's not my favorite, but in his defense he's never had anything vaguely as talented a group to work with as what he's being handed here.

[mauidano]

Little shot there at Josh F. B.

[Foulkey Reese]

Zero division titles. Remember that, folks who claim Bobby V will bring Boston a title.

Oh stop it.

If Joe Torre managed the Pirates instead of the Yankees how many rings would he have? I'm not the biggest Bobby V fan, but that's such a silly argument.

[Yazdog8]

Zero division titles. Remember that, folks who claim Bobby V will bring Boston a title.

With the wild card, the Red Sox cared about a win total and making the playoffs. Division titles were a goal, but not the overriding one. Division titles haven't meant as much as you're placing importance on them.

[SoxScout]

Little shot there at Josh F. B.

wasnt a shot at all. he was making fun of himself.

Edited by SoxScout, 01 December 2011 - 05:42 PM.

[MainerInExile]

CHB directly asked Ben if he was overruled on manager decision, flat out says no.

Edited by MainerInExile, 01 December 2011 - 05:43 PM.

[savage362]

And there's the question about Bobby being Ben's decision.

[Rudy Pemberton]

Zero division titles. Remember that, folks who claim Bobby V will bring Boston a title.

Tito has won the division once, in twelve years. Finished third or worse 7 times. So what?

[mauidano]

wasnt a shot at all. he was making fun of himself.

Tongue in cheek.

[Bob Montgomery's Helmet Hat]

Zero division titles. Remember that, folks who claim Bobby V will bring Boston a title.

One less than Tito

[Tim Naehrings Girl]

And there's the question about Bobby being Ben's decision.

Of course it came from CHB

[Yazdog8]

Apparently, he's still really excited.

[RedOctober3829]

Liked this hire and love it now after Bobby spoke. He really seems like he's going to embrace this opportunity and make the most of it.

[RedOctober3829]

15 ML seasons and two playoff appearances.

Better winning percentage than Terry Francona when he was hired in Boston.

[PaulinMyrBch]

Tongue in cheek.

Sounds like he's open to the players input...make your case Josh...haha

[dcmissle]

ok ... the question has been asked ... let's not be pricks and ruin his intro press conf ... it's not the place for it

[Bob Montgomery's Helmet Hat]

He and Girardi will have a cage match on the mound before the season is over

[MainerInExile]

Admits he has made a lot of mistakes, but says he has learned from most of them.

[mauidano]

C'mon Edes, that was then, this is now. Bobby's a smart guy. NY was a tough spot to work, this won't be any easier. He'll be fine.

[Bob Montgomery's Helmet Hat]

He sort of sounds like Kermit the Frog

[rembrat]

Oh stop it.

If Joe Torre managed the Pirates instead of the Yankees how many rings would he have? I'm not the biggest Bobby V fan, but that's such a silly argument.

What's silly is that there are folks here who think Bobby Valentine is what pushes the Red Sox over the hump and into WS winners.

[The Boomer]

Oh stop it.

If Joe Torre managed the Pirates instead of the Yankees how many rings would he have? I'm not the biggest Bobby V fan, but that's such a silly argument.

While we are on the point of silly arguments, BV's career winning percentage is significantly higher(above .500) than was Francona's (below .500) when he was hired as Sox manager. Despite the 2003 implosion, Francona led the Sox to the promised land in 2004. The 2012 team has a chance to replicate the 2004 performance like a phoenix rising out of the ashes of the 2011 team. BV's upside is that he will manage like Dick Williams in the first couple of years after he took a new ML job. Worst case is that the Sox become latter day Mets with Luchino doing his best Steve Phillips impression. I'm betting on something closer to the best case scenario is what will happen.

[PeaceSignMoose]

He sort of sounds like Kermit the Frog

Someday he'll find it, the rainbow connection.