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 Red Sox president of baseball operations David Dombrowski made the
announcement Sunday about the coaching staff and the 53-year-old
Farrell, who has been on medical leave since Aug. 14 after being
diagnosed.
Farrell completed chemotherapy treatments in Boston this past week,
and still has more tests in the coming weeks.
Torey Lovullo, who has been the interim manager during Farrell's
absence, also will return. Lovullo, 50, signed a two-year extension
through 2017 to return to his regular role as bench coach.
The Red Sox said Lovullo, who had a 28-19 record as the interim
manager, waived the right to pursue any major league managerial
opportunities in the 2015-16 season.
Farrell guided the Red Sox to the 2013 World Series title and has a
246-243 record in his three seasons. The Red Sox signed Farrell to a
two-year extension in February through the 2017 season, and the team
holds an option for the 2018 season.
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Red Sox third base coach Brian Butterfield, hitting coach Chili
Davis, assistant hitting coach Victor Rodriguez and pitching coach
Carl Willis will all be retained by the Red Sox.
Dana LeVangie, who moved into the role of interim bench coach in
August, also will be retained and move back to his role as bullpen
coach.
The contracts of first base coach Arnie Beyeler and strength and
conditioning coach Pat Sandora have not been renewed, the team
announced.
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Chicago White Sox center fielder Adam Eaton will undergo a surgical
procedure on his right throwing shoulder Monday, but is expected to
make a full recovery in time to be ready for spring training in
2016.
"Not to get into too much detail, but it's a nerve decompression,"
Eaton said. "They are doing a couple of things of that nature, just
to make sure my muscles are functioning properly and I don't have
any pain.
"I'm excited to sleep better and be able to put my hand above my
shoulder in the future."
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Detroit Tigers manager Brad Ausmus was asked to pick an MVP of his
team this season, and he chose right fielder J.D. Martinez.
"He drove in 100 runs, almost 40 home runs, he plays every day (and)
he plays solid defense in the outfield," Ausmus said. "You certainly
could make the argument for (Miguel Cabrera), hitting .338, but he
missed a chunk of the year."
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St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Stephen Piscotty was cleared by Major
League Baseball to return.
Piscotty was injured in an outfield collision on Sept. 28 and
sidelined with a head contusion. He started in right field on
Sunday, with Jason Heyward moving over to make his eighth start in
center field.
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Seattle Mariners designated hitter Nelson Cruz was not in the lineup
Sunday after suffering a strained groin in the ninth inning of
Saturday's loss.
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The San Francisco Giants honored the career of left-hander Jeremy
Affeldt in a pregame ceremony.
The 14-year veteran reliever retired Sunday. He was the winning
pitcher for the Giants in Game 7 of the 2014 World Series, and also
helped pitch the Colorado Rockies into their only World Series
appearance in 2007.
The Giants signed Cuban-born outfielder Eddy Julio Martinez,
considered to be the top international prospect available to major
league teams, to a $2.5 million deal, MLB.com reported.
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Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Ryan Howard (knee) did not start
Sunday, as he has been sidelined since Sept. 14 when he took a throw
off his left knee.
Prior to Saturday's doubleheader, manager Pete Mackanin decided to
shut down Howard, who has not seen live pitching since the injury.
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Houston Astros outfielder Carlos Gomez missed his third straight
game with an intercostal injury, although manager A.J. Hinch said
Gomez should be available in the postseason.
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