"Red Sox pitching coach John Farrell has told the Cleveland Indians he does not intend to interview for the club's managerial vacancy, according to a report on the Cleveland Plain Dealer's website today.
"It's an honor to be considered for the job," Farrell told Paul Hoynes, the newspaper's Indians beat writer. "Especially for a team that I played for, my father played for and where there are so many people I know and respect. All those things considered, my desire is to fulfill the commitment between Boston and myself."
The commitment Farrell refers to is a clause in his Red Sox contract that prevents him from pursuing a managerial job elsewhere until after the 2010 season (Boston.com)."
It is kind of amazing that Farrell is willing to stay with the Sox another year. There have been a couple teams rumored to be after him, but he wants to ride out his contract. I am glad he is sticking around, since he has done a good job grooming guys like Lester, Buchholz, Papelbon, Bard, ect.
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