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• Do-or-Die Red Sox Face Pitching Decision for Game 6

  Red Sox Manager Terry Francona reiterated that Josh Beckett would start Game 6 of the A.L.C.S. despite his wobbly postseason performance. But Francona could change his mind. Posted Friday, October 17, 2008 11:22 AM from NYT > Sports | 0 Comments Filed under: Baseball, Francona, Terry, Boston Red Sox, Beckett, Josh

• Red Sox Stay With Crisp Over Ellsbury in Center

  Replacing Jacoby Ellsbury with Coco Crisp did not provide immediate dividends for the Red Sox, but Manager Terry Francona stuck with it Thursday. Posted Thursday, October 16, 2008 10:23 PM from NYT > Sports | 0 Comments Filed under: Baseball, Francona, Terry, Boston Red Sox, Ellsbury, Jacoby, Crisp, Coco

• Playoff Analysis: Inspiration or Folly, Depending on the Outcome

  This October, managers have been particularly aggressive against the Red Sox, raising the question of whether teams feel the need to be more assertive against the big kids on the block. Posted Monday, October 13, 2008 11:55 AM from NYT > Sports | 0 Comments Filed under: Baseball, Francona, Terry, Boston Red Sox, Tampa Bay Rays, American League, World Series, Youkilis, Kevin, Maddon, Joe, Schwarz, Alan, Perez, Fernando, Scioscia, Mike, Timlin, Mike

• Shrewd Moves by Red Sox Are on Display in Postseason

  The Boston Red Sox have made shrewd decisions — developing young players, the right trades and keeping proven veterans — that should make them formidable for a while. Posted Tuesday, October 07, 2008 12:22 PM from NYT > Sports | 0 Comments Filed under: Baseball, Francona, Terry, Boston Red Sox, Beckett, Josh, Ortiz, David, Lester, Jon, Papelbon, Jonathan, Pedroia, Dustin, Youkilis, Kevin, Lackey, John, Kotsay, Mark, Ellsbury, Jacoby

• Red Sox and Francona: A Match Made in Fenway

  Terry Francona is expected to win it all, a drastic difference for a franchise that once languished 86 years without a title. Posted Saturday, October 04, 2008 12:51 PM from NYT > Sports | 0 Comments Filed under: Baseball, Francona, Terry, Boston Red Sox, World Series

• Baseball Postseason Analysis: Without Beckett, Red Sox Are an Ace Short

  Without pitcher Josh Beckett, the Red Sox’ Manager Terry Francona has deputized the young Jon Lester, an ace-in-training. Posted Tuesday, September 30, 2008 11:22 AM from NYT > Sports | 0 Comments Filed under: Baseball, Francona, Terry, Boston Red Sox, Beckett, Josh, American League, Lester, Jon, Los Angeles Angels, Curry, Jack

• Rookie Excels as Fill-In Shortstop, Creating Welcome Problem for Red Sox

  With a smooth, confident style, Jed Lowrie has performed so efficiently that it will be difficult for Manager Terry Francona to displace him. Posted Thursday, August 21, 2008 12:20 AM from NYT > Sports | 0 Comments Filed under: Baseball, Francona, Terry, Boston Red Sox, Lugo, Julio

• Red Sox Move on in Altered Environment

  After seven years, the Red Sox officially began life without Manny Ramirez on Friday. Posted Friday, August 01, 2008 11:35 PM from NYT > Sports | 0 Comments Filed under: Baseball, Francona, Terry, Boston Red Sox, Los Angeles Dodgers, Ramirez, Manny, Epstein, Theo, Trades (Sports)

• Yankees' Rivera a Non-Starter for A.L. All-Stars

  It may be the last All-Star Game at Yankee Stadium and Mariano Rivera will likely feature in the game, but don't expect him to be American League Manager Terry Francona's choice to start next Tuesday. Posted Thursday, July 10, 2008 2:49 PM from NYT > Sports | 0 Comments Filed under: Baseball, New York Yankees, Francona, Terry, Boston Red Sox, Rivera, Mariano, American League, Papelbon, Jonathan, Yankee Stadium (NYC), All Star Games

• Francona Has Soft Spot for Yanks: Their Rivalry With Red Sox

  Terry Francona and the Red Sox are trying to duplicate the Yankees consecutive titles. Posted Wednesday, March 05, 2008 8:38 PM from NYT > Sports | 0 Comments Filed under: Baseball, New York Yankees, Athletics and Sports, Francona, Terry, Boston Red Sox