The Red Sox do not need John Farrell so much as they need someone like him, which admittedly may be trickier than it seems. Farrell has the polish and intelligence to deal with the Red Sox owners, administrators, and media. He has the credibility and presence to deal with the players. And he communicates clearly, directly, and, when needed, sternly.
What Farrell would not have in Boston, at least at the moment, is the players he needs to contend with the iron of the American League, which really should be the focus of the Red Sox this offseason.
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Why is Masserotti's column now on the pay site?? I may have to rethink my subscription.
Mazz (aka Mrs. Felger) is an agenda driven slime.
So Farrell is ok for a manger if he is Cherrington's choice, but not ok if he is the choice of Henry, Werner and Luchino? Another astounding bit of Massarotti logic.
Not sure that I agree that the selection of the next Sox manager is quite as inconsequential as Maz believes that it is.......I would like to see the organization broaden its view beyond John Farrell in its search for a manager. I'm not as impressed with Faraell’s track record as a manager in Toronto during the last two years (as others seem to be). The decision needs to be made quickly but that doesn't mean that it should be made rashly. But to be candid, I've lost any confidence that I had in this Sox management group......They will most likely hire Mr. Farrell and try to convince us that ALL of his poor managing was done while he was in Toronto and that he has learned from his mistakes.......That's a lazy approach to what I believe will be an important selection decision.