John Farrell wants smooth transition – MLB Boston Red Sox Update
Boston Red Sox did not take too long to hire a new Manager after firing Bobby Valentine in the first of week of October. Valentine, who was hired on December 1 last season, had a forgettable time at Fenway Park as his team finished at the bottom of the American
League East Division standings.
For 2013 season, General Manager Ben Cherington is looking to build a team that is capable of winning the World Series title. After sending some of their top players to the Los Angeles Dodgers two months ago, Red Sox certainly need to strengthen up their
line-up and pitching rotation.
A couple of days, the Red Sox and the Toronto Blue Jays agreed to a deal that sent Manager John Farrell to the Red Sox. Farrell was 154-170 in his two seasons in Toronto and he grabbed the opportunity with both hands.
Farrell worked as a pitching coach in Boston between 2007 and 2010. He knows the organisation more than any other candidates. He was introduced at a news conference after sharing a Chinese dinner with the Red Sox’s officials.
''I will work my butt off to earn their trust, to earn their respect and create an environment in that clubhouse that is just that,'' Farrell said. ''It's a trusting one. It'll be a learning one and, yes, it'll be a competitive one and, hopefully, a very
successful one.''
Farrell is already familiar with some of the Red Sox players and members of the front office. He wants the transition to be a smooth one. In an interview with a leading sports website, he stated that he will not take his relationships for granted.
''It's important that I have a relationship with the manager that's strong to the point that you can disagree and be candid with one another and walk away knowing that that relationship is still intact,'' Cherington said. ''I feel confident about that with
John, based on my existing relationship with him.''
It will be interesting to see if Farrell can come up with excellent game plan in the next season to lead the Red Sox out of trouble.
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