Bobby Valentine, the former Met manager, is not happy that the MLB will be kicking off its season by scheduling games in Japan that conflict with the start of the nations own league, in which he coaches. What Bobby V told the AP:

“I hope the Red Sox and A’s have a great time here and I’m sure everyone will enjoy it but it’s ludicrous that our games will be going on at the same time”

Bobby V is the manager of the Chibba Lotte Marines, his second stint with the team, and led them to the Japanese equivalent of the World Series.

Prior to leaving the country, he managed the Mets, including a trip to the World Series in 2000, and an incident in 99 when he appeared in the clubhouse in disguise. The Mets went 536-467 under Bobby, with two 90+ win seasons.