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Brown Bag it, Baby
Even the most naive person would be lying if they told you they could not envision things getting uncomfortable between Terry Francona and Bobby Valentine during the upcoming season. Last year while Bobby V. was in the announcer’s booth at …
The second he learned he had been hired to be the next manager of the Red Sox, Bobby Valentine knew what one of his top priorities had to be. Bobby V. is expected to change the clubhouse culture in Boston. More specifically, the front office expects …
With Terry Francona having recently announced that he will take a year off from managing, it’s fair to wonder if the Red Sox not only cost him his job in Boston, but also other managerial opportunities across the MLB. In particular, you have …
After the debacle that became the Boston Red Sox 2011 season, one would assume a fresh start would be best for all parties involved. After going 7-20 in the month of September, the Red Sox pushed manager Terry Francona out the door and Theo Epstein …
Theo Epstein reportedly is on the verge of becoming the new GM of the Chicago Cubs. The Boston Herald says Red Sox ownership doesn’t want Epstein to leave, and that they’re concerned about receiving compensation if he does. If Epstein …
Ex-Red Sox manager Terry Francona joined FOX’s broadcast booth as an analyst for Game 1 of the ALCS. He was filling in for Tim McCarver, who had a minor heart procedure. Francona was extremely enjoyable as an analyst. His opinions were honest, …
LBS readers already know how I feel about the Terry Francona situation in Boston. Simply put: I think Terry got the shaft. He deserved to be fired after what happened with the Red Sox in September, but he did not deserve to be the fall guy for it. …
Those of you who have been following the Terry Francona situation in Boston have probably lost some respect for Red Sox owner John Henry. After the team announced that it would not be picking up Francona’s 2012 option per the request of Tito …
Terry Francona stepped down as manager of the Boston Red Sox Friday, but he won’t have to wait long if he wants another gig. Per NESN, the Laconia Muskrats of the New England Collegiate Baseball League have offered Francona a managerial job. …
Anyone ever seen a picture of Terry Francona flexing with his shirt off? Me neither until now. I didn’t think there was such a thing, but there certainly is. I have no idea what the context of this picture is but all I can say is go get it, …
You remember that movie Forest Gump? It was based on a book called Being There. Also known as the Terry Francona story. That dude has just totally been along for the ride during the Red Sox success the past few years which includes a pair of World …
Red Sox manager Terry Francona leaves no room for question – he wants Jonathan Papelbon to be his closer. Of course he does. Papelbon was nearly un-hittable last year – giving up just 7 earned runs (7!!) in over 68 innings pitched, only 3 …
