Terry Francona
After one of the biggest collapses in Major League history someone had to be blamed. That one person just happened to be Terry Francona. He is considered to one of the best managers in the game. He will always have a special place in the hearts of the Red Sox faithful by bringing Boston it’s first World Series in 86 years in ‘04. Terry further cemented his place in Red Sox lore with another Series win in ‘07.
Terry’s career record with the Sox was 744-552 (.574) including 8-0 in World Series games.
But that is was all lost when the Red Sox management asked Francona to step down. In today’s sports culture it is a “What have you done for me lately?” mindset that determines the tenure of coaches. Terry Francona will be sorely missed by a loyal fan base for all of the good that he has brought to the city of Boston. And all we are left with is the ugly image of Red Sox management pushing Terry out the backdoor.
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