Valentine Raises $300,000 in Indy Bid for Mayor of Stamford.

The early innings are going well for Bobby Valentine’s Stamford mayoral campaign. There popular baseball personality raised $300,000 in his first two months as an indy candidate for the city’s top job.

A Tuesday morning statement from Valentine’s campaign ballyhoos 500 contributions totaling $125,000 from Stamford residents and $95,000 from contributors living in neighboring towns.

Democratic incumbent David Martin and state Representative Caroline Simmons are expected to compete in a September primary for their party’s nomination. Simmons, like Valentine, is a prolific fundraiser.