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BOSTON —None of the Boston Red Sox players in a series of meetings with the
teams top brass called for manager Bobby Valentine to be replaced, owner John
Henry said Wednesday. Madieu Williams Jersey . Henry issued a
statement one day after Yahoo! Sports reported that several players met with him
and team president Larry Lucchino in New York on July 27 to complain about
Valentines handling of the team. Chairman Tom Werner was also at the meeting.
Henry said he called the meeting, and it “quickly went to the point—what do
we need to do to turn things around?” “No one in that meeting at any time took
the position that Bobby should be or needed to be replaced,” Henry wrote. Henry
said players took responsibility for the teams performance; the Red Sox were
57-60, 12 1/2 games out of first place in the AL East, heading into Wednesday
nights game in Baltimore against the Orioles. “They werent blaming injuries or
anyone but themselves,” Henry wrote. “At the same time they openly spoke about
what could improve in addition to their play. They made substantive points. We
addressed those points.” Valentine also declined to point fingers. “Personally,
I think were in it together,” he said. “I think were going to get hot.” Henry
said he called a similar meeting “about this time eight years ago,” a reference
to the 2004 season in which the Red Sox won the World Series for first time in
86 years. This time, the meeting was divided up into three parts, Henry said,
“separating groups so as to have frank discussions about what was wrong.” Henry
also complained in his statement about the details of the meeting going public.
“I understand that when the team isnt playing up to our standards that issues
are going to be sensationalized,” he wrote. “But what is important for Red Sox
fans to know is that ownership, players and all staff especially Bobby Valentine
are determined to turn around what has thus far been an unacceptable, failed
season. We are all on the same page in that regard and will not waver.”
Valentine also said he regretted that details had gone public, but he said that
the controversy hasnt weighed on him. “If we were 10 games over .500 and in
first place, he wouldnt have to make any statements,” the manager said.
Valentine was hired last off-season to replace Terry Francona, who was let go
after the team went 7-20 in September to blow what had seemed like a certain
playoff berth. Valentine said he wanted to change the culture of a clubhouse
where players ate fried chicken and drank beer during games, rather than sitting
in the dugout to support their teammates. Red Sox pitcher Clay Buchholz defended
the manager. “He does his job,” Buchholz said. “When something goes wrong,
somebody has to be blamed for it and its usually us. ... Hes doing a good job.
Its a game, man, it doesnt always work.” Valentine said he planned to be back in
2013. “And 14 and 15,” he said. “Thats what Im hoping.” London Fletcher Jersey . I had never seen him
play outside of highlight packages of singular plays, but on Sunday afternoon I
tuned into the Redskins/Giants game from Metlife Stadium, and you cant help but
take notice. Alfred Morris Jersey . The Giuseppe Saputo
Trophy, awarded to the player who most contributed to the teams success, was
voted on by media and supporters. In his first season in MLS, the 32-year-old
leads the Impact with nine goals and is second on the team with eight assists.
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. Manager John Farrell says Lawrie isnt yet to a point where he might need to be
shut down for the season. Lawrie is hitting .282 with nine home runs, but has
been on the disabled list since Aug. Pierre Garcon Jersey . Cory Watson, one of
the teams best receivers last season, is returning from injury and will be in
the lineup when the Bombers host the Edmonton Eskimos on Thursday. Charles Mann Jersey . Spezza was the
offensive star for Ottawa last night as he netted his fourth career hat trick in
a 4-0 win over Tampa Bay. That was more then enough offense for Craig Anderson,
who made 28 saves for his second shutout of the season and 18th of his career.
EL SEGUNDO, Calif. —Los Angeles Lakers forward Jordan Hill faces a felony
assault charge after his girlfriend accused him of choking and shoving her in
Houston earlier this year. Hill is charged with assaulting 28-year-old Darlene
Luna on Feb. 29 at his apartment while the New York Knicks former first-round
draft pick was playing for the Houston Rockets. Luna told police that the two
had been dating for about two years. The 24-year-old Hill was charged by Harris
County prosecutors in March, and he has a court appearance scheduled for Tuesday
in Houston. The charge could affect a remarkable recent rise by the 6-foot-10
Hill, who has contributed valuable minutes off the bench for the Lakers in three
straight games after arriving March 15 in a trade for Derek Fisher. Hill had 10
points and 10 rebounds in the Lakers 103-88 series-opening victory over Denver
on Sunday. “Im saddened to learn of the accusations that were filed against me,”
Hill said Monday in a statement issued by the Lakers. “At this time, I cannot
comment further, other than to say that my attorneys are working to gather all
of the facts and evidence and I plan to co-operate completely with the
authorities. “Id like to apologize to the Lakers organization and to all of
their fans for the untimeliness of these accusations. I promise to keep my focus
and attention on the playoffs during this time and to (help) my team win another
championship.” Hill played for Houston from Feebruary 2010 until the March
trade. Sean Taylor Jersey. Hill was the eighth
overall pick in the 2009 draft by New York but never panned out for the Knicks
or Rockets, playing in just 32 games this season for Houston. After going nearly
a month between appearances for the Lakers before mid-April, Hill has earned an
improbable spot in Los Angeles rotation heading into the playoffs over the past
two weeks. He had his biggest game April 22, contributing 14 points and a career
high-tying 15 rebounds while playing 35 minutes after Metta World Peaces
ejection from the Lakers double-overtime win over Oklahoma City. Hill
leapfrogged fellow forwards Troy Murphy and Josh McRoberts in coach Mike Browns
rotation with that performance, and his energy in the playoff opener helped
minimize the absence of World Peace, who is suspended for five more games for
viciously elbowing James Harden. Shortly after news of the charges broke Monday,
Hill posted on his Twitter account: “Wowwwww,” and “Unbelievable!!!!!!” The
Lakers public relations department issued a brief statement about the charges.
“We are aware of the media reports alleging an incident involving Jordan Hill
from two months ago when he was a member of the Houston Rockets,” the statement
said. “We do not have any details regarding these reports and therefore, as well
as due to the personal and legal aspects, it would not be appropriate for us to
comment.” ’ ’ ’
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