Red Sox | Plans to monitor Papelbon Thu, 12 Feb 2009 20:24:25 -0800
Amalie Benjamin, of The Boston Globe, reports the Boston Red Sox will have a specific plan with SP Jonathan Papelbon, "monitoring where he doesn't become so predictable," according to pitching coach John Farrell. Papelbon showed an overreliance on his fastball at times last season, which hitters were able to sit on.
Red Sox | Francona to manage AL All-Star team Fri, 16 May 2008 12:40:36 -0700
The Associated Press reports Boston Red Sox manager Terry Francona will manage the 2008 American League All-Star team. Members of the Red Sox staff that will join him will be Luis Alicea, John Farrell, DeMarlo Hale, Dave Magadan, Brad Mills and Gary Tuck.
Pirates | Farrell not interested in Pittsburgh job Fri, 02 Nov 2007 12:46:41 -0700
The Associated Press reports Boston Red Sox pitching coach John Farrell has taken himself out of the running for the vacant managerial position for the Pittsburgh Pirates. "While I do have aspirations to manage in the major leagues in the future," Farrell said in a statement, "I have declined the opportunity to interview for the position of Pittsburgh Pirates manager. I look forward to contributing to and competing for another World Series title here in Boston."
Red Sox | Farrell to stay with club Fri, 02 Nov 2007 10:04:34 -0700
Gordon Edes, of The Boston Globe, reports Boston Red Sox pitching coach John Farrell has turned a chance to pursue the Pittsburgh Pirates manager's job in order to remain with the Red Sox.