Red Sox' Francona Reflects
Published 10/20/2007 by Dave Sheinin at washingtonpost.com - MLB
Red Sox manager Terry Francona pauses to reflect amidst ALCS turmoil, saying unfair expectations are often heaped on successful teams that finish just short of goals.
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