Chicago Cubs Don’t Need Ego-Maniac Bobby Valentine As Next Manager
July 26, 2010 by Bob Warja
Bobby Valentine is said to be a solid strategist in the dugout, which would be a refreshing change from asleep-at-the-wheel Lou Piniella. And he is a winning manager.
So what's not to like, right?
Wrong.
Simply put, Valentine reportedly has an ego-driven personality and is much more interested in himself than the team he's managing.
Instead of "Bobby-V," he should be known as "Bobby-Me!"
But how can a manager be successful on the field if he doesn't care about winning?
Oh, but I never said that the man doesn't want to win. He does, if for no other reason other than to highlight his "legend in his own mind" status.
Look, Piniella wanted to win too. But again, for the wrong reasons. While th...
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