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Red Sox fire manager John Farrell
Red Sox manager John Farrell argues a call with first base umpire Larry Vanover after Mookie Betts was called out on a bunt against the Braves during the second inning in a baseball game on Wednesday, June 17, 2015, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton / ccompton@ajc.com
The Boston Red Sox announced Wednesday manager John Farrell has been fired after five seasons.
The team announced the decision on Twitter.
Farrell took over for Bobby Valentine as manager in 2013 and was under contract through the 2018 season.
Farrell, Red Sox pitching coach from 2007-2010, recorded a 432-378 record as manager.
The #RedSox announced today that John Farrell will not return as manager in 2018. A search for a new manager will begin immediately.
— Red Sox (@RedSox) October 11, 2017
