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John Farrell, right, took the reins as the new Red Sox manager on Tuesday when he was introduced by GM Ben Cherington.

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"This is an incredible privilege to be standing here today," Farrell said after becoming the Red Sox's 46th manager.

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Farrell said he wasn't daunted by the scrutiny on Red Sox managers. "I think that's one of the drawing cards to this position," he said.

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Said Cherington of Farrell, "His integrity, leadership skills, intelligence are second to none and make him the right person for this job."

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The Red Sox welcomed Farrell in a message posted on the scoreboard of the left field wall.