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October 16, 2007
BY JOE McDONALD
Journal Sports Writer
CLEVELAND -- Red Sox pitching coach John Farrell is reportedly up for the vacant manager's job in Pittsburgh. The Pirates have not contacted the Red Sox, but the Sox expect to hear from them once the season is over.
Terry Francona said this afternoon he has heard the reports and he's not surprised Farrell is being courted.
''Any time jobs open up, and justifiable so, you’re going to hear his name,'' said Francona. ''He’s a star. I wish to see (bench coach Brad Mills) name, too. I don’t think that’s a surprise. His name is going to get linked because he’s too good.''
Farrell, in his first season with the Red Sox, served as the Indians' director of player development from 2001 to 2006. He's highly regarded as one of the best judge of talent in the baseball world and Francona believes it's only a matter of time before Farrell becomes a manager in the majors.
''People like that, their name is going to come up; it’s supposed to,'' added Francona.
He was asked if he feels a little bit selfish, wanting Farrell to stay in his current role, but the manager said he doesn’t look at it like that.
''I don’t know how the hell we would replace him, but I don’t feel the selfish part,'' he said. ''We’re too close for me not to want to have the best for any of these guys. I would never feel like that. Whatever they ultimately desire, I’ll be thrilled with. That is if we can replace him.''
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