John Farrell , who served the last few seasons as the director of player development for the Cleveland Indians, has emerged as the Red Sox' first choice to replace Dave Wallace as the team's pitching coach, industry sources indicated.
The Red Sox have asked the Indians for permission to speak to Farrell, and while formal approval was still pending last night, it could be granted as soon as today. It's possible the Sox could meet soon with Farrell to discuss the job in detail.
Wallace, hired in the middle of the 2003 seasons, was told Monday he would not be retained.
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