Joe Capozzi from the Palm Beach Post is reporting that Marlins owner Jeffrey Loria wanted to fire manager Fredi Gonzalez and replace him with Bobby Valentine as early as June.
According to Capozzi, Loria was in favor of this move after the Marlins went 9-20 in May, and that Valentine confirmed the offer was actually made.

Ken Rosenthal from FoxSports.com is reporting that the Yokohama Bay Stars of the Japanese Central League are making a “concentrated effort” to hire Bobby Valentine as a coach.
In addition, Rosenthal says that Valentine is on the Indians short list to replace Eric Wedge as manager, and while the Nationals might have interest in hiring him, [...]

Buster Olney, in a report for ESPN.com, says that Bobby Valentine is in talks with the Florida Marlins about a possible position with the team.
According to Olney, it is unclear whether Marlins owner Jeffrey Loria is seeking to replace Fredi Gonzalez, who was re-signed last year to a deal that takes him through the 2011 [...]

Andrew Marchand blogs on 1050 ESPN Radio about the future of Omar Minaya, Jerry Manuel, John Ricco and Bobby Valentine.
Marchand writes, “Minaya could be reassigned so Ricco is the face of the front office, while Minaya still plays a vital role in player personell.”
…i talked with someone close to the team today, who basically said [...]

In a report for Newsday, David Lennon wonders if the crosshairs will soon end up on Jerry Manuel.
…like i have said before, manuel’s fate is tied to omar… if omar stays, i suspect manuel will stay too… however, if omar is replaced, manuel’s fate is totally up in the air – as it should be… [...]

In a post to Mets Police, Shannon Shark explains why Bobby Valentine is the only man for the manager’s job in 2010.
Actually, I have been thinking a lot about Valentine, as well, ever since he officially announced on his blog that he will not be returning to Japan.  Yes, he has his own blog.
The thing [...]

In a post to his blog, Bobby’s Way, Bobby Valentine said yesterday he will not return to manage the Chiba Lotte Marines in Japan next season.
According to the Associated Press, Lotte management had decided before the season that it could not afford Valentine and would not renew his contract.
…this will be interesting… the way i [...]

In an interview with ESPN 1050’s Michael Kay, Bobby Valentine said he has not heard form a major-league team this season.
He said he is confident, if he decides to interview for a job in MLB next season, he will be able to find a team to work for.
Valentine said he has been offered jobs by [...]

In a report for FOXSports.com, Bob Klapisch looks in to a reunion between the Mets and Bobby Valentine could one day be a possibility.
According to Klapisch, “Despite having fired him in 2002, Met ownership has no hard feelings toward Valentine.  In fact, he and GM Omar Minaya remain close friends… Does that mean Valentine is next in [...]

In a report for SI.com, Jon Heyman says, if the Nationals fire Manny Acta, Bobby Valentine may be among the possible replacements, according to a National League source.
Valentine is currently in his seventh season as manager of the Chiba Lotte Mariners in Japan, but is not expected to be hired back.
…this would break the hearts [...]

In the Bergen Record, Bob Klapisch profiles Bob Ojeda, who will join SNY for pre– and post-game analysis.
Brian Costa of the Star-Ledger posts a Q&A with J.J. Putz, who talks about New York, being a set-up guy, knowing Tom Brady, playing practical jokes, and the pronunciation of his last name.
Gary Cohen and Bob Murphy tied, [...]

According to Andrew Marchand, in a report for ESPN 1050, Bobby Valentine would be interested in managing the Mets again.
In the report, Marchand quotes Valentine as saying:

‘I am working for a team that needs me and wants me as their man.  I love it here, but I am an American and love great challenges.  I [...]

According to the New York Post, the Mets have offered Jerry Manuel a two-year contract worth roughly $2 million, ‘but he has yet to sign it.’
In Newsday, David Lennon reports that the two-year offer is actually worth $1.5 million, ‘but he has yet to accept the deal.’
…yikes, because, the buzz in new york suggests that [...]

Earlier today, during an interview on WFAN, Bobby Valentine was asked if he would ever return to manage the Mets, to which he responded – following a long pause:

“I’ve known Willie Randolph since 1974, I have all the love and respect for Willie and don’t wish bad on him or anyone who has done me [...]

Bobby Valentine will be a guest on WFAN’s mid-day show, live at 11:15 am EDT.
…my guess is that he’ll be on to plug the documentary, The Zen of Bobby V, but i certainly hope the show’s hosts talk to him about whether he is willing to return to American baseball…
…frankly, i cannot for the life of [...]