To (Bobby) V or Not to (Bobby) V

Sorry KFC, but there's a new colonel in bean town.
According to multiple industry sources Tuesday night, including Gordon Edes of ESPN Boston, the Red Sox have concluded their managerial search by hiring Bobby Valentine.
A late arrival to the Red Sox shortlist, which included such up and comers as Indians' bench coach Sandy Alomar Jr., Valentine emerged as the favorite following an interview on November 21st.

                                          Bobby Valentine following his interview at Fenway Park. (AP)
Pumped up as one of the game's great minds by the likes of ESPN's Buster Olney and Hall of Famer Peter Gammons, Valentine is know for both his mastery of in game tactics and his volatility, previously managing both the Rangers (1985-1992) and the Mets (1997-2002) to the tune of a 1,117-1,072 career-record.
Valentine will be the 45th manager in Red Sox history.