boston.com - 4/15/2008
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The text message began with "dad" or "pop," Terry Francona wasn't sure which. He thought it might have been from his 14-year-old daughter, but because the number was unfamiliar, he texted back and asked whose number it was.
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... "I was getting ticked," Francona said. "I was all mixed up. Because the last [message] said, 'Put me in, [expletive].' " ...
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... David Ortiz has a funny way of letting Terry Francona know he's wants back in the lineup. The DH was benched after going on an 0 for 17 streak. Instead of waiting until called, he decided to be pro-active and take matters into his own hands. ...
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