More on the Farrell-to-Indians Speculation

More on the idea that Red Sox pitching coach John Farrell will be Eric Wedge’s replacement in Cleveland, from the Boston Globe’s Nick Cafardo:

Sox pitching coach John Farrell will again be mentioned prominently even with reports that his contract contains language which prohibits him from managing until the 2011 season, a clause first reported by Foxsports.com.

Farrell could end the talk by saying he will honor his Red Sox contract for 2010.

However, as we reported earlier this week and according to one league official, “All it (clause) does is create a compensation opportunity for the Red Sox.”

Farrell has been very loyal to the Red Sox and reportedly agreed to have this clause included in his revamped deal which makes him, according to one industry source the “highest-paid or tied with the highest paid”) pitching coach in baseball (with St. Louis’ Dave Duncan). Farrell is likely to stay.