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One of game's characters, Guardians manager Terry Francona set to
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It's official: Terry Francona is stepping aside as Guardians
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Terry Francona steps down as Cleveland's winningest manager, two
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Terry Francona steps down as Cleveland's winningest manager, two
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Terry Francona Changed Everything For Curse-Stricken Red Sox
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Guardians beat Reds in Terry Francona's final 2023 home game
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Guardians manager Terry Francona hints that this could be his
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Francona steps away as Guardians manager, will assume future role
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Terry Francona Steps Away as Cleveland's Winningest Manager, 2
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Guardians give manager Terry Francona perfect send-off in his
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Terry Francona makes it official, resigns as Guardians manager
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Guardians manager Terry Francona set to end career defined by
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Humor, humility and hot dogs: How Terry Francona managed his way
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Terry Francona hints that he could step down as Guardians manager