Bobby Valentine: Red Sox Set to Name Bobby V Manager Wednesday

Bobby Valentine, best known for his time with the New York Mets, reportedly will be the new manager of the Boston Red Sox.

According to Gordon Edes of ESPNBoston.com, Valentine will now become the 45th manager in Red Sox history and will arrive in Boston on Wednesday.

Valentine, who led the Mets to the 2000 World Series, compiled a .510 winning percentage and a 13-11 postseason record throughout his MLB managerial career, but was fired by the Mets after the 2002 season following a dismal 75-86 record.

Despite not having the greatest record as head coach, Valentine might actually be a match made in heaven for the Red Sox because of one of his most noteworthy attributes: his charisma.

Valentine was a rather controversial figure in New York, but one thing everyone can agree on was that he had a personality that could warm up a clubhouse. I mean, he came back to the dugout with a fake mustache once after getting ejected.

That may be exactly what the Red Sox need coming off a bitter split with former manager Terry Francona that exposed all kinds of dark secrets.

The Red Sox have also lost former general manager Theo Epstein to the Chicago Cubs, who was considered the mastermind behind the team's two championships in 2004 and 2007.

The Red Sox clearly have the talent to contend for another World Series. Centerfielder Jacoby Ellsbury and offseason acquisition Adrian Gonzalez were among the best hitters in baseball last season, and second baseman Dustin Pedroia is always dangerous.

There's also starters Jon Lester and Josh Beckett, who proved to be formidable in 2011.

Valentine is set up to succeed.