The Bobby Valentine Experience

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10 years after his memorable year as Red Sox Manager, Bobby Valentine shares the stories, scandals and struggles from the 2012 season. From confrontations with players to poor communication with his coaching staff, Valentine takes you behind the scenes with what really happened in 2012. Players from the team and media who covered that season offer up their perspective as well.

Trailer: The Bobby Valentine Experience

From confrontations with players to poor communication with his coaching staff, Valentine takes you behind the scenes with what really happened in 2012.

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That Bobby Valentine?!

The Chicken & Beer scandal rocks the foundation at Fenway Park. The Red Sox part ways with manager Terry Francona and surprisingly hire Bobby Valentine to replace him.

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Not on Board With Bobby

Spring Training sets the tone for a tumultuous season. The friction between Josh Beckett & Kevin Youkilis intensifies as the starting pitchers label Youkilis the snitch for leaking the Chicken & Beer scandal to the media. Valentine’s strong personality is on display and the veterans start to tune him out.

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The Worst Comments Anybody's Ever Made

Bobby Valentine calls out Kevin Youkilis & the Red Sox veterans have a tough time adjusting to public criticism. Valentine details the confrontation he had with Youkilis in April. The bad blood between them ends with a shocking trade.

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Josh Beckett's Day Off

Bobby Valentine shares how he met Josh Beckett for the first time and why the righty was so prickly towards him. Beckett misses a start due to injury, but gets busted for golfing the very next day. The righty lashes back at the media for criticizing him.

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Organizational Failure

Bobby Valentine’s coaches ignore him as the season goes along and the tension on the staff creates an uncomfortable working environment for the players & Valentine.

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The Cheerful Cody Ross

Larry Lucchino writes memorable letter to Red Sox season ticket holders, pleading they keep the faith despite the mediocre performance on the field.

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I'm Not Trying to Get Fired Folks!

The divide between Bobby Valentine and the team grows by the day. The Red Sox manager sends a text to the wrong person and the mistake leads to an unforgettable team meeting between the players and ownership in New York.

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The Organization Blew It

The Red Sox lose a family member with the passing of Johnny Pesky. Confusion surrounding the funeral results in only four players from the roster attending the legend’s memorial service.

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The Weirdest Day of My Life

Bobby Valentine is left in the dark as the Red Sox & Dodgers pull off a blockbuster trade. Plus, David Ortiz tells Valentine he’s done for the season.

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