For Francona, Decision Is Child's Play
Published 10/28/2007 by Barry Svrluga at washingtonpost.com - MLB
Boston Manager Terry Francona may be hailed as a tactical savant after inserting rookie Jacoby Ellsbury into the lead off spot for Game 3.
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Richie Rich posted 10/28/2007 from sports.espn.go.com
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beisbolct posted 10/28/2007 from soxanddawgs.com
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SOX & Dawgs found this 10/28/2007 on www.boston.com
As Dustin Pedroia has apparently added speed to his game over the past 24 hours... After Jacoby Ellsbury took a chance and headed to second base, where he was nearly cut down by a strong throw from Matt Holiday in left, on a double to lead off the ...Remarkable Ellsbury like nothing this club has seen
SOX & Dawgs found this 10/28/2007 on www.bostonherald.com
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