John Farrell said Tuesday he was "unequivocally" committed to the Blue Jays.
There is one season remaining on his contract as manager and his name has come up in rumors about a future replacement for Boston's Bobby Valentine.
Speculation will intensify this weekend when the Blue Jays travel to Fenway Park for a three-game set against the Red Sox.
"My focus is clearly here with the Blue Jays, I'm under contract obviously," he said. "I can understand that there can be a natural connection because I've worked there in the past, but my focus and my commitment has been and is here, unequivocally."