The Bobby V era is over. We want to know: Who do you want to be in the manager’s seat come next year? Are you as sold on John Farrell as the organization is? Do you pine for Terry Francona to the point you want Brad Mills? Does Boston go the Mike Matheny route by tabbing Brad Ausmus, or grab a more seasoned coach who has yet to manager in Sandy Alomar, Jr.? Or do you want ’04 magic in the form of Bill Mueller?

You tell us. The poll’s over there on the right, and feel free to leave your opinion in the comments. Please note that Jason Varitek or Mike Lowell isn’t a candidate because they’ve ruled themselves out.

The previous poll question asked how you guys would look back at the 2012 season as. Hard to disagree with the majority here. It was actually a close race, as people generally either felt that the season was unacceptable and horrible, or that it was a learning experience.

How will you look back at the 2012 season?

  • An absolutely disgusting season to experience, one that I won’t forget. (41%, 175 Votes)
  • A much-needed fall from grace to get the team back on track. (39%, 165 Votes)
  • Started with such promise, ended with such disappointment. (11%, 48 Votes)
  • It’s just another bad year, like 2010 and 2006. (9%, 40 Votes)