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Red Sox Manager John Farrell: I Have Cancer

Farrell said he has lymphoma and will leave the team for treatment.

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Boston Red Sox manager John Farrell announced Friday he has cancer.

Farrell made the revelation at a pregame press conference, according to the Associated Press. He said he has lymphoma, a type of cancer that attacks the immune system.

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Farrell said he will leave the team for the rest of the season for treatment. Bench coach Torey Lovullo will manage the team in the interim.

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