Valentine was introduced by Red Sox General Manager Ben Cherington on December 2,2011, and chose to wear number 25 in honor of the late Tony Conigliaro, with whom he briefly roomed during spring training 1976 with the San Diego Padres.
Valentine was introduced on December 2,2011 by Red Sox General Manager Ben Cherington. He chose to wear number 25 in honor of the late Tony Conigliaro, with whom he briefly roomed during spring training 1976 with the San Diego Padres.