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Bobby Valentine has brought a new energy to the Red Sox this year after replacing Terry Francona.

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Valentine shagged balls himself in the outfield during a spring batting practice.

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Valentine smiled as he prepared to talk to reporters early in camp.

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Before pitchers and catchers took the field for their first workout, Valentine gathered everyone together.

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Valentine moves quickly even at age 61. "Whatever you do, don't get in front of me," he says.

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Valentine tossed a stray baseball into a basket as he walked briskly off the field.

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Valentine, whose management style is hands-on, pushed shortstop Mike Aviles into position during a drill.

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Valentine and general manager Ben Cherington are both in their first season at their current positions.

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The umpires were late to a spring training bout with the Twins, so Valentine relaxed in the dugout.

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Valentine has been frank in public comments, even about established stars such as Ortiz.

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Valentine pedaled to work on a foggy morning in Fort Myers.

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Valentine visited a Fort Myers after-school program that provides reading and tutoring services.

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Now Valentine is tasked with recharging a club that failed poorly to end last season.