The Boston Red Sox hired John Farrell as their next manager, the team announced Sunday afternoon. It is a three-year deal. "I'm extremely excited to be returning to the Red Sox and to Boston," Farrell said via a team news release. "I love this organization. It's a great franchise in a special city and region, with great fans, and we want nothing more than to reward their faith in us." Farrell, Boston's former pitching coach, had one year remaining on his contract as manager of the Toronto Blue Jays. As compensation, the Red Sox will send veteran infielder Mike Aviles to Toronto and will receive right-handed pitcher David Carpenter. "We are thrilled to name John Farrell as our new manager," Red Sox GM Ben Cherington said in a statement. "John has been a major league pitcher, front office executive, coach, and manager. His broad set of experiences, and exceptional leadership skills, make him the ideal person to lead our team. I have known him in various capacities throughout my career, and I hold him in the highest regard as a baseball man and as a person." Source: ESPN
