Sad news out of Boston this afternoon – Red Sox manager John Farrell announced in his pregame press conference on Friday that he’s been diagnosed with Stage 1 lymphoma and will start chemotherapy next week. Bench coach Torey Lovullo will manage the team for the rest of the season.
John Farrell opens his pre-game conference with the announcement that he has lymphoma.
— Gary Striewski (@garystriewski) August 14, 2015
John Farrell has been diagnosed with Stage 1 lymphoma. He will begin chemotherapy next week. Torey Lovullo will manage the rest of the way.
— Tim Britton (@TimBritton) August 14, 2015
Ideally, the early jump Farrell got on his lymphoma will result in a short, victorious battle, and he’ll be able to be back with the team sooner rather than later. The baseball world is in Farrell’s corner as he begins his fight.
