NEW YORK — Batting practice was long over and his teammates were in the clubhouse preparing to face the Yankees on Friday when David Ortiz took a seat in the dugout to speak to a handful of reporters about the issues swirling around the Red Sox.
Ortiz defended manager Bobby Valentine, saying he should not be fired. That some of his teammates may not support Valentine is incidental, according to Ortiz.
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Management should stand behind Valentine not in front of him. Too many players feel they have a in with management (management fostered this feeling) that they don't have to follow Valentine. Management needs to stop micromanaging the team. This practice spoiled the last season and if continued will destroy the very thing they hope to preserve. A good manager knows when to step back. Hope these guys learn this before it's too late.