Red Sox open to talking contract extension with John Farrell

[soxhop411]

 
PHOENIX ‘ According to a major league source, the Red Sox are open to the idea of engaging manager John Farrell in talks regarding a contract extension prior to the beginning of the 2015 season.
Farrell is headed into the last guaranteed year of a three-year deal he signed with the Red Sox following the ‘12 season. The Red Sox hold a team option on the deal for ‘16.
The 52-year-old Farrell, who is currently managing a group of Major League All-Stars during an exhibition tournament in Tokyo, has a 168-156 regular season record with the Red Sox. He finished second in the ‘13 American League Manager of the Year voting after guiding his team to a world championship.

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[MakMan44]

I'd like them to see how he does this season before extending him. We've had two pretty extreme seasons from him and I think it makes a little hard to figure out how good at the job he is.

That being said, he does seem to be a good clubhouse manager and there's certainly value in that.

 

[Adrian's Dome]

I'd like them to see how he does this season before extending him. We've had two pretty extreme seasons from him and I think it makes a little hard to figure out how good at the job he is.

That being said, he does seem to be a good clubhouse manager and there's certainly value in that.

 
I'd hate to see an extension because of his in-game tactics. Perhaps I was spoiled by Francona, but I find myself often wondering what the hell Farrell is thinking while a game is in progress, especially for decisions that should be simple and straightforward (like taking advantage of platoon splits.)
 
After Valentine I don't think any of us are ever going to underestimate the value of having the locker room under control, but I still want a manager that gets the most out of the product on the field and after a fairly sizable sample I'm not sure Farrell is that guy.

 

[rembrat]

I'd like them to see how he does this season before extending him. We've had two pretty extreme seasons from him and I think it makes a little hard to figure out how good at the job he is.

That being said, he does seem to be a good clubhouse manager and there's certainly value in that.

 
You mean two pretty extreme seasons from the roster.
 
Barring a complete change of character from Farrell and how he handles the clubhouse, he'll be a Red Sox for a long time. I've said it before but it bears repeating: he is their guy. He is on the same wave length as the FO and Ownership. A few mis-timed bunt plays during a down year isn't going to change anything.

 

[Curll]

I'd like them to see how he does this season before extending him. We've had two pretty extreme seasons from him and I think it makes a little hard to figure out how good at the job he is.

That being said, he does seem to be a good clubhouse manager and there's certainly value in that.

We got a World Series championship and a top 10 pick with Johnny. So far, so good! 

 

[AbbyNoho]

I'd like them to see how he does this season before extending him. We've had two pretty extreme seasons from him and I think it makes a little hard to figure out how good at the job he is.

That being said, he does seem to be a good clubhouse manager and there's certainly value in that.

 
I wouldn't be surprised to find out that the Front Office believes the value in a manager is overwhelmingly focused in that aspect. If you can keep the team focused and not make Grady Little-level boneheaded decisions, then you're what they want. 

 

[JimD]

If the FO was wondering about John Farrell, we'd have read about it by now.  Just get the extension done and nip any lame-duck talk in the bud.

 

[benhogan]

hmmm, guessing here, but maybe extending Farrell helps Lester commit to the Sox