The success of the Detroit Tigers this season was a direct result of their strong farm system. After trading away established veterans at the deadline to get mo

Tigers pitcher and big-league manager John Farrell, has been the Blue Jays' amateur scouting director the last five years.

According to Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame inductee Bob Elliot, Editor in Chief of the Canadian Baseball Network, Toronto Blue Jays director of amateur scouting Shane Farrell is in the process of leaving the organisation to join the Detroit Tigers.

The Detroit Tigers were fueled by an influx of young talent catching on quickly this season. After the successful wave of rookies making their debuts, the top of their farm system now holds a lot of players that are still a year or two away from making it to the MLB.

According to Bob Elliott of the Canadian Baseball Network, amateur scouting director Shane Ferrell is leaving the Toronto Blue Jays to join the Detroit Tigers.

The Detroit Tigers front office made a significant new hire on Saturday as Bob Elliott of the Canadian Baseball Network broke the news that they are finalizing terms to hire Shane Farrell as their new farm director.

After finishing in last place in the American League East this past season, the Toronto Blue Jays have several needs. They could stand to upgrade at both second and third base, while they could also use multiple arms in the bullpen and a No.