The Red Sox have announced excellent news: manager John Farrell’s cancer is in remission. The skipper announced that he would step down for the remainder of the season back in August in order to undergo treatment for lymphoma. Bench coach Torey Lovullo served as manager on an interim basis through season’s end.
In a statement today, Farrell said: “I am extremely thankful for the outpouring of support I have received from the Red Sox, my family, friends, and fans throughout this process. I am also especially thankful for the talented doctors who cared for me in Detroit and here at MGH. I look forward to getting back to work and bringing another championship back to Boston.”
Earlier this month, the team announced that Farrell would return to manage the club in 2016, adding that Lovullo had signed a two-year extension to remain in his role as bench coach. President of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski said in today’s press release that the organization is “thrilled to hear the great news about John” and is looking forward to having Farrell return as manager next season.
I’m happy to hear the news. Happy to see him come back from this
That’s great news.
Happy for Farrell and his family. This is great news. He was incredibly fortunate to go into remission this quickly.
Great news! Glad to hear. The game’s top managerial prospect in Lovullo committing to his bench coach job with all these open positions had me worried there were some concerns about Farrell. I’m happy to hear I was just being paranoid!!
Living prove there’s a god if there ever was the question.
Great news and all, but really? Because John Farrell’s cancer of all people is in remission? Ok.
From one cancer survivor to another: That’s how it’s done, Mr. Farrell! All the best to you and your family.
Happy for him, he should get replaced regardless.