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John Farrell Not Interested in Indians Job

It's now ten days after the end of the 2009 baseball season and the only thing the Cleveland Indians know about their vacant managerial position is that it won't be filled by Red Sox pitching coach John Farrell. That's because Farrell, who was initially seen as a front-runner for the job, told the Cleveland Plain Dealer...

Josh Beckett Cleared for Game 3

Red Sox fans can breath a sigh of relief: Josh Beckett, who's battling a strained oblique, threw a 27-minute, 65-pitch side session in Los Angeles on Thursday without any setbacks. From Michael Silverman of the Boston Herald:"Provided there's no concerns coming out of his exams after the bullpen or the follow-up tomorrow,...

Farrell Wants to Manage ... But Not the Pirates

Red Sox pitching coach John Farrell has been linked to the vacant Pirates manager's job, but he announced today that he wants no part of it:Farrell wants to manage in the majors, and he moved from Cleveland's front office to the Red Sox's bench last season partly for that reason. Farrell, however, said in a statement that...

Pirates Looking at Boston's Pitching Coach

The Pirates have taken their time in their search for a new manager, and that may be because they guy they really want is still under contract. According to the Providence Journal, the new GM Neal Huntington is believed to be looking at Red Sox pitching coach John Farrell:Farrell, who replaced pitching coach Dave Wallace...

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05/29/12 Johnson returns to Blue Jays' lineup with a bang Source: MLB - Toronto Blue Jays Second baseman Kelly Johnson tested his sore hamstring before Monday's series opener with the Orioles and was pronounced ready to go.
05/23/12 Toronto's Johnson day to day after early exit Source: MLB Blue Jays second baseman Kelly Johnson was forced to leave with tightness in his left hamstring in the ninth inning of Wednesday's 5-4 loss in 11 frames to the Rays. Johnson was replaced in the game by Omar Vizquel, who threw out Carlos Pena at home plate to end the ninth and force extras.
05/23/12 Farrell calls for composure from Blue Jays Source: MLB - Toronto Blue Jays Blue Jays manager John Farrell would like to see a more even-keel approach from his players when it comes to dealing with disputed calls on the field.
05/23/12 Blue Jays extend contract with New Hampshire Source: MLB - Toronto Blue Jays The Blue Jays' Double-A affiliate will be sticking around Manchester, New Hampshire, for at least the next two seasons.
05/22/12 Colby Rasmus moves up in batter's box - Colby Rasmus... Source: Rotoworld.com "When he was deeper in the box, it gave him a little bit more time to read the pitch," Blue Jays manager John Farrell said.