Bobby Valentine says he did a ‘hell of a job’ with Red Sox

When even Dr McGillicuddy can’t save ya…

It’s Valentine’s first full-time gig since he managed the Red Sox to a 93-loss season last year and was the focus of a player mutiny. At his introductory press conference Tuesday, Valentine continued to take the bait when asked about his time with the Sox.

“I thought I did a hell of a job in Boston,” he said. “I thought what had to be done there was done except for winning a pennant. But Connie Mack wasn’t going to win with that team. “It’s six months of a 62-year life. It’s six months of a 42-year career in baseball. It’s a blip, a little spot on the radar, as far as I’m concerned.”

This is hardly the first time Valentine has spouted off about his time with in Boston; it isn’t even the first time this week. On Monday, Valentine was asked by Boston Herald columnist Steve Buckley about some veiled shots that designated hitter David Ortiz and other Red Sox have taken in spring training.

“I don’t want to comment on stupid things that stupid people say,” Valentine told Buckley.