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Cincinnati Reds hire former Boston Red Sox Manager John Farrell to scout the Cincinnati Reds

Robert Stephenson talks about his outing, the pressure of the competition. The Enquirer/John Fay

GOODYEAR, Ariz. - The Reds hired former Boston Red Sox Manager John Farrell as a scout.

His first job: Scout the Reds.

“We hired Curt Young last year to do a similar job, and that’s get a fresh pair of eyes on our players in our system,” Reds Manager Bryan Price said. “(Farrell’s) a very good talent evaluator, especially with pitching. ... I think it's a good move.”

Farrell comes in with a clean slate.