FILE - In this April 1, 2012, file photo, Toronto Blue Jays manager John Farrell throws batting practice before the Blue Jays' spring training baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates in Dunedin, Fla. The Boston Red Sox reportedly have reached an agreement to bring Farrell to Boston to replace Bobby Valentine. Red Sox spokeswoman Pam Kenn said early Sunday, Oct. 21, 2012, the team had no announcement to make. Comcast SportsNet New England reported that the deal was agreed to. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens, File)