ATLANTA -- Boston Red Sox manager Jimy Williams would not confirm Sunday that he turned down a one-year contract extension to manage the club, saying he was only interested in what happens with the team this season.

The Boston Globe reported Saturday that the offer was extended by general manager Dan Duquette.

"I really don't have anything to say," Williams said following Boston's 4-3 win over the Atlanta Braves.

"My focus is on this season," he said.

When asked to confirm he had been made the offer, Williams asked who had made it, when told, he replied: "Find out who said it. It wasn't me. I've been told a lot of things by a lot of people."

Williams is in his fifth season as manager of the Red Sox and currently has his team in first place in the AL East, but has been engaged in an ongoing feud with Duquette, who agreed Friday to a two-year contract extension.

The Red Sox have finished second to the New York Yankees in the East the last three seasons.

In addition to Williams, Duquette has had disputes with former Boston stars Mo Vaughn and Roger Clemens, as well as Williams.

Duquette's signing left the Red Sox with only Williams' contract situation unresolved. He said Friday he wouldn't address Williams' contract until the end of the year, when the manager's deal expires.

Williams didn't receive an extension in spring training, as he had in the past, leading to speculation that this year would be his last.

Duquette and Williams clashed last year when Williams disciplined outfielder Carl Everett for being late for a game, and Duquette sided with Everett. Williams suggested Duquette fire him if he wasn't going to back him.

Last week Duquette questioned Williams' decision to remove ace Pedro Martinez from a June 5 game against the New York Yankees that Boston eventually lost.

Duquette said Friday that "by and large" he thought Williams had done a good job this season.