John Farrell the next manager of the Blue Jays

Post #1 » by **darth_federer** » Sun Oct 24, 2010 6:04 pm

But Red Sox owner John Henry confirmed it last night.

“The Jays are getting a great baseball man and a great person,’’ Henry wrote in an e-mail to the Globe. “We were able to keep John as a part of our organization longer than a couple of other teams would have wanted, but it really is time for John to step up to the next level.

“He will be an effective, excellent manager. I expect him to manage in MLB for as long as he wants to. He’s going to an excellent young team with a strong and smart hierarchy. The Blue Jays are going to be a force in the AL East for some time to come. I am grateful for the years John Farrell gave to the Red Sox. He will be missed.’’

Farrell is expected to be introduced in Toronto tomorrow. He was with the Red Sox for four seasons.

http://www.boston.com/sports/baseball/r ... ays_coach/

Sportsnet also said that the Blue Jays have scheduled a press conference for Monday

Susp3ct · Post #2 » by **Susp3ct** » Sun Oct 24, 2010 8:14 pm

young team, young manager, new approach, new thinking. I'm excited!

kelso · Post #3 » by **kelso** » Sun Oct 24, 2010 10:05 pm

This is great news and just another example of AA getting it done. In less than 1 year he has totally remade the impression of his club in this town and around the league. Good for him, good for Besston and good for us Jays fans.

DonYon · Post #4 » by **DonYon** » Sun Oct 24, 2010 11:20 pm

kelso wrote:This is great news and just another example of AA getting it done. In less than 1 year he has totally remade the impression of his club in this town and around the league. Good for him, good for Besston and good for us Jays fans.

I agree. We can't say whether these moves will lead to a championship, but what is important right now is heading in a positive direction and a big part of that is getting the franchise and the city back on the baseball map and back to major respectability.

Post #5 » by **LittleOzzy** » Mon Oct 25, 2010 2:09 am

Press Conference on Wednesday.

Post #6 » by **Nolan** » Mon Oct 25, 2010 2:27 am

Really like the hiring. Farrell was a good choice and hopefully he'll take this team in the right direction.

s e n s i · Post #7 » by **s e n s i** » Mon Oct 25, 2010 2:35 am

LittleOzzy wrote:Press Conference on Wednesday.

As per Zwol, the presser is tomorrow.

http://www.thestar.com/sports/baseball/ ... nager?bn=1

evilRyu · Post #8 » by **evilRyu** » Mon Oct 25, 2010 3:14 am

this might be too early to ask, but anyone know what time the PC is at? and if the Fan will be picking up the audio for it?

J Dilla · Post #9 » by **J Dilla** » Mon Oct 25, 2010 10:19 am

Can't say its a good move or a bad move yet.

Post #10 » by **OldNo7** » Mon Oct 25, 2010 10:44 am

Farrell wasn't my top choice, but he does the fit the mold of someone I was hoping to see get the job. Hopefully it works out, but there is no doubt that AA has done his homework on this one.

LBJSeizedMyID · Post #11 » by **LBJSeizedMyID** » Mon Oct 25, 2010 12:39 pm

Anytime you can pry away one of your rival's coaches, that's a good thing. Tack on the fact that he knows the playbook on the Red Sox's pitching staff and that's also a good thing.

Post #12 » by **LittleOzzy** » Mon Oct 25, 2010 12:44 pm

chocolateSensi wrote:
LittleOzzy wrote:Press Conference on Wednesday.

As per Zwol, the presser is tomorrow.

http://www.thestar.com/sports/baseball/ ... nager?bn=1

Odd, Sportsnet has been saying Wednesday in their ticker all weekend. You would think they would know.

s e n s i · Post #13 » by **s e n s i** » Mon Oct 25, 2010 12:57 pm

J Dilla wrote:Can't say its a good move or a bad move yet.

Yet you've labeled the hiring as 'taking a step back' and questioned AA's thought process since it was unofficially announced.

J-Roc · Post #14 » by **J-Roc** » Mon Oct 25, 2010 1:35 pm

It'll be exciting to find out the real future gameplan for the team on the field. Will he want to play to our current strengths and swing for the fences to contend? Will the Red Sox take Bruce Walton away from us?

Post #15 » by **LittleOzzy** » Mon Oct 25, 2010 1:51 pm

What time is the presser today?

s e n s i · Post #16 » by **s e n s i** » Mon Oct 25, 2010 2:17 pm

Presser's at 3pm as per bluejays.calm

Randle McMurphy · Post #17 » by **Randle McMurphy** » Mon Oct 25, 2010 2:37 pm

J Dilla wrote:Can't say its a good move or a bad move yet.

So you're telling me it's no different than any other managerial hiring ever made before?

WpgPage · Post #18 » by **WpgPage** » Mon Oct 25, 2010 3:09 pm

http://www.sportsnet.ca/baseball/2010/1 ... s_farrell/

RSN carrying it live at 3pm
Fan will have it as well

Post #19 » by **YogiStewart** » Mon Oct 25, 2010 4:21 pm

OldNo7 wrote:Farrell wasn't my top choice, but he does the fit the mold of someone I was hoping to see get the job. Hopefully it works out, but there is no doubt that AA has done his homework on this one.

wondering if he did too much homework. it was a ridiculously extensive search. not sure if other clubs respected the process or laughed at it.

jnorris · Post #20 » by **jnorris** » Mon Oct 25, 2010 6:04 pm

Sounds like a smart manager, gotta be better Then Cito. here are some comments from him:

http://mlb.mlb.com/video/play.jsp?conte ... er2-102510