BOSTON, Aug. 16 (UPI) -- Boston Red Sox President Larry Lucchino on Thursday said Manager Bobby Valentine won't be fired this season.
The Red Sox have struggled under Valentine, who is in his first season as the manager in Boston. The team is 57-61 going into Thursday's game and in fourth place in the five-team American League East. The Red Sox started Thursday 13 1/5 games behind the New York Yankees in the division.