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Boston Red Sox offseason mirrors 2012-2013 offseason
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Mike Napoli's clutch homer lifts Indians past David Ortiz, Red Sox 7-6
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Guardians should cast wide net to find next manager
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5 possible choices to succeed Terry Francona as Guardians manager
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Cleveland Guardians' Tito Francona retires as best manager in baseball
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Terry Francona, quintessential baseball lifer, is ready for
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Somber Red Sox regroup, beat Indians 7-2
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