ESPN Has announced this morning that former Major League player and manager Bobby Valentine will join the network as a baseball analyst.

Valentine last worked for ESPN in 2003 and his primary role will be as an analyst on Baseball Tonight.

“Bobby’s global knowledge of the game and dynamic personality make him a great addition to our baseball franchise,” said Norby Williamson, executive vice president, production.  “We’re thrilled to welcome him back to ESPN.”

“I’ve had a remarkable experience in Japan the last six years, and I’m excited about returning to ESPN,” said Bobby Valentine.  “I’ve been following Major League Baseball closely from afar, and look forward to delving back into those conversations across the company’s multimedia platforms.”

Since 2004 Valentine has been the manager of the Chiba Lotte Marines in the Japanese League.  He led the Marines to the Japan Series title in 2005.

Via ESPN PR