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Terry Francona Steps Down as Guardians Manager, Says He Isn't
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Terry Francona steps away as Guardians manager, will assume
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Terry Francona stepping down Guardians manager
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Guardians manager Terry Francona set to end career defined by
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Terry Francona gets standing ovation in likely last home game as
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Terry Francona feels unwell, misses Guardians' game vs. Royals
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Guardians' Francona wins AL Manager of the Year
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Terry Francona steps down as Guardians' manager