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David Dombrowski reiterates John Farrell's health takes precedence

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NEW YORK -- David Dombrowski said Friday he has spoken with John Farrell several times, most recently on Thursday, when he said they chatted for a half hour on the phone. But Boston’s president of baseball operations is maintaining the same posture he adopted last week regarding the manager’s future, saying Farrell needs to focus on his health.