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East Links: Ortiz, Farrell, Guillen, Litsch, Red Sox

By Mike Axisa | October 19, 2012 at 6:51pm CDT

The Red Sox and Blue Jays are making progress on compensation talks for manager John Farrell, reports Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports. A contract between Farrell and the Red Sox won't be an obstacle once compensation is agreed upon. Here is the latest from baseball's two East divisions…

  • Nick Cafardo of The Boston Globe reports (on Twitter) that the Red Sox and David Ortiz did engage in contract talks earlier this week. A few days ago we learned that the slugger was still seeking two years and $25-30MM.
  • The status of Marlins manager Ozzie Guillen is expected to be settled early next week, reports Jon Heyman of CBSSports.com. Club officials will meet in New York to discuss the state of the team.
  • Jesse Litsch still feels pain in his throwing arm and has started to think about his post-playing career, perhaps coaching or scouting according to Shi Davidi of Sportsnet.ca. The right-hander had two surgeries this year and could have a third soon. The Blue Jays recently outrighted him off the 40-man roster and he elected free agency.
  • Orioles third base coach DeMarlo Hale is unlikely to get the Red Sox gig as the club apparently has their heart set on Farrell, writes Rich Dubroff of CSNBaltimore.com.
  • Meanwhile, Hale told Nick Cafardo of the Boston Globe (via Twitter) that he believes that his interview with the Red Sox went well. The coach added that he's unsure of when he'll he might hear back from the club.

Zach Links contributed to this post.

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  1. chrisrg

    13 years ago

    When is Hale going to get a real shot instead of being “Obligatory Minority Candidate”? His name seems to come up in every managerial opening yet he usually doesn’t make it past the first round.

    Reply
  2. Steelslayer

    13 years ago

    I am a Jay’s fan and am indifferent to him either staying or going. He is a articulate and a good communicator. He has only 2yrs experience as a manager, and maybe I expected more but in the end I am not that impressed with him. Sometimes his “FarrelI-talk” tends to wow you a little too much, sort of like a polished car salesman, as he uses great catch-phrases and descriptors to get his point across but the substance seemed to be lacking. There were some games were I truly think he was out managed, or mismanaged leverage situations. The base running blunders, and the situations regarding both Lawrie and Escobar, on top of what Vizquel said is cause for concern. I don’t know if he will go on to find great success, but he will bring some professionalism and needed stability to the Sox. Hopefully the Jays can extract their pound of flesh if he goes.

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    • JP 12

      13 years ago

      I agree. I don’t want the Jays to just help out the Red Sox… but I’m not devastated seeing him go. Didn’t love what he did tactically, and the Jays made a lot of mental errors this year. Plus Vizquel’s comments about the locker room.

      I’m not sure how responsible he was for some of that stuff… but there wasn’t a ton to like onfield for the Jays this year.

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      • ice_hawk10

        13 years ago

        i get the feeling that the sox are just desperate for someone familiar who can give them some stability, but at the end of the day this may not be the best hire for them. not convinced the jays are helping the sox by letting him go. as you said, he certainly left a lot to be desired tactically.

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      • Yondu Udonta

        13 years ago

        An article in the Toronto Sun stated that Farrell wanted to release Vizquel in July, but AA did not want to cut him loose.

        Visquel probably knew Farrell wanted him gone…hence his comments at years end.

        Reply
    • Lunchbox45

      13 years ago

      extremely well said.. if you had a news letter, I would subscribe

      Reply
      • Steelslayer

        13 years ago

        Thanks…I agree with a whole lot of what you say as well

        Reply
    • thefridge99

      13 years ago

      My favourite example of Farrell Talk “I think any time you look at consistent and successfully consistent bullpens, you’ve got that consistent you’re building back towards. As there’s been some flux in that role, it’s not that it’s created uncertainty, but when you look to go to a guy in a certain spot and that performance has been inconsistent, we’ve seen the end result be inconsistent as well.” -JF on the 2011 closer spot

      Reply
      • Steelslayer

        13 years ago

        That is exactly it…you heard it here first on MLBTR “Farrel Talk” A great example.

        Reply
  3. meanguygary

    13 years ago

    Will be great to get this over with once & for all.

    Reply
    • JP 12

      13 years ago

      Agreed.

      Reply
  4. JP 12

    13 years ago

    Really curious what the compensation will be.

    I mean, it’s obviously not going to be a major asset. But, as a Jays fan, I DO want it to hurt the Red Sox to give up.

    I just don’t see the point in helping out a division rival otherwise. I mean seriously, if AA and Farrell don’t get along, wait till the Sox hire a different manager and THEN fire Farrell. Seriously. Why help out a team in your division like that?

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    • Lunchbox45

      13 years ago

      if its a guy that sticks on the 25 man roster i’d be shocked.

      honestly, i’m not sure if its allowed.. but the rights to david ortiz would be JUST fine.

      Reply
      • Dan Gorgone

        13 years ago

        As a Sox fan, I’d be okay with the Jays getting Lackey. LOL

        Reply
        • EarlyMorningBoxscore

          13 years ago

          Because that joke hasn’t been talked to death. It’s about as annoying as the Sox infatuation with Farrell.

          Reply
      • Yondu Udonta

        13 years ago

        Ortiz won’t even enter the picture in this saga, he’s a free agent.

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        • Lunchbox45

          13 years ago

          right, which is why I said the ‘rights’ to

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          • Yondu Udonta

            13 years ago

            You do know what Free Agent means don’t you?
            Ortiz is “free” to sign to any team that offers a contract to his liking, there is no “rights”.
            The team with the best offer gets him pending his agreeing to the terms of the contract.

            Reply
            • lefty177

              13 years ago

              They would technically have until right after the World Series to sign him to an extension before the other 29 teams have a shot at him

              Reply
  5. Lefty_Orioles_Fan

    13 years ago

    While I am happy that the Red Sox have their heart set on John Farrell. The problem is who are the Blue Jays going to hire to replace him (Farrell) if and when he leaves?
    Honestly, I thought Brad Ausmus was a good choice for the Red Sox. Maybe the Blue Jays could hire him. I just don’t know if Brad wants to go to Toronto or even if the Blue Jays are even interested. As a wild card and a name that hasn’t been mentioned in these parts for awhile, but was a hero, Joe Carter?

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    • rikersbeard

      13 years ago

      yikes, Joe Carter?

      Reply
    • suhiscrazierthanyou

      13 years ago

      let’s just stop that right there… no to Joe

      Reply
  6. Cliff Lau

    13 years ago

    Rubby De La Rosa for John Farrell?

    Reply
    • You Know Who

      13 years ago

      It’ll end up being that with how Boston is gunning for this guy

      Reply
  7. Mark Eisner

    13 years ago

    I’m an Orioles fan and I’m selfishly glad Hale will return as our 3rd base coach. Invisibility is the greatest attribute of a 3rd base coach. Hale was just that, and contrasted with other Orioles’ recent 3rd base coaches who were all to visible with their poor judgment of when to hold vs. send runners.

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  8. Bob Bunker

    13 years ago

    The Sox should just give Ortiz 2 years 30 million its not like they are anywhere near their budget. He is a fan favorite and still has value as a DH in the middle of a lineup. what else are they going to do with that money?

    Reply
  9. jed_hoyer

    13 years ago

    whats the purpose of signing somebody to a contract if they can just walk away? i guess the red sox didn’t get enough of this mess last year.they’re not going to win anytime soon no matter who manages the team anyways.

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