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Terry Francona steps away as Guardians manager, will assume future
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Giants' Kapler to oppose Guardians' Francona likely for the final time
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Terry Francona was a finalist for the St. Louis Cardinals manager
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Sunday Gravy: Terry Francona showing magic touch in playoffs
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Terry Francona still approaching retirement decision year by year
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Terry Francona has been one of MLB's most influential managers
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Catching up with Terry Francona, who plans to be back in the
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Wild Excerpts from Terry Francona's Tell-All Red Sox Book All MLB
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Terry Francona, quintessential baseball lifer, is ready for uncharted
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Cleveland Guardians Manager Terry Francona Pondering Retirement
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Terry Francona set for home finale as Cleveland's manager before