Jays should make Sox pay for Farrell

give them nothing

For the life of me, I still don't see the big attraction to John Farrell. He hasn't exactly lit it up with the Jays. If your looking for someone the players will respect, then hire Brad Mills. He's available and will cost you nothing.

Concidering his record against the Red Sox lately I have no idea why he'd want to leave the Jay's. I still think this is a pipe dream because the media can't come up with better candidates.

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Originally posted 08:31 AM ET  09.11 by jnorman41

For the life of me, I still don't see the big attraction to John Farrell. He hasn't exactly lit it up with the Jays. If your looking for someone the players will respect, then hire Brad Mills. He's available and will cost you nothing.

I don't think Brad Mills is the answer either. I think they need to go completely outside the organization.

Farrell is a media driven fantasy pick.

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Originally posted 08:34 AM ET  09.11 by Mongo Alex

I don't think Brad Mills is the answer either. I think they need to go completely outside the organization.

I agree, but if they want someone the players are use to, I just think Mills would be a better choice than giving up compensation for Farrell.

I would look at Triple A managers across the bigs not Pawtucket. Ryan Sandberg comes to mind.

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Originally posted 08:26 AM ET  09.11 by BillyHags

give them nothing

The Jays won't give him up for nothing - they hold all of the cards here. Farrell has said all of the right things and the Sox are desperate!

What funny weed are those guys at Fox Sports smoking?
The Red Sox are unlikely to give up much for Farrell, perhaps a minor leaguer or two and not the most highly ranked. They are focused on building their talent pool, not giving it away.
If Farrell wants to leave the Jays then their ownership has to be realistic about having a lame duck manager next season; how much fun is that for the team? So they can let him go, maybe get a couple of minor league picks, and move on the future with a manager who is committed for the longer term.
The Sox can also look elsewhere; as another poster said above, this Farrell excitement appears to be primarily media-driven.

I have no idea what the Red Sox are thinking about a new manager, but no, the Blue Jays will not just give Farrell away to anybody. The Red Sox wanted a lot for their GM from the Cubs, it is only natural.

I do know this much, the Red Sox need to hire a manager before they hit the free agent market. Those high price players are going to want to know who that guy is.

.....the inside whisper is that roger clemens is in discussion with both the red sox and the astros to become a player-manager for them.....could turn into a bidding war for his services....

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Originally posted 09:36 AM ET  09.11 by StupidMoron

.....the inside whisper is that roger clemens is in discussion with both the red sox and the astros to become a player-manager for them.....could turn into a bidding war for his services....

Ha! You earn your moniker more every day. Way to earn it, Moron.

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Originally posted 09:36 AM ET  09.11 by StupidMoron

.....the inside whisper is that roger clemens is in discussion with both the red sox and the astros to become a player-manager for them.....could turn into a bidding war for his services....

no, but Mike Maddux would be a good choice.

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Originally posted 08:31 AM ET  09.11 by jnorman41

For the life of me, I still don't see the big attraction to John Farrell. He hasn't exactly lit it up with the Jays. If your looking for someone the players will respect, then hire Brad Mills. He's available and will cost you nothing.

He used to be like the pitching coach and stuff.

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Originally posted 08:48 AM ET  09.11 by toad

Ryan Sandberg comes to mind.

Who is Ryan Sandberg?

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Originally posted 08:48 AM ET  09.11 by toad

I would look at Triple A managers across the bigs not Pawtucket. Ryan Sandberg comes to mind.

Sandberg is with the Phillies. He may be taking over for Manuel in a year or two, plus he's smart enough to stay away fro the Boston Trainwreck. So that ain't happening.

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Originally posted 09:46 AM ET  09.11 by .ChiSoxFan.

He used to be like the pitching coach and stuff.

he sucked then and he sucks now.