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I think that was one of the most glaring examples of a team quitting on its coach/manager that I've ever seen. Francona stuck his neck out for those guys,much to his detriment,and in the end it got him canned. Hope they all remember that.
In regard to Theo,people forget that the 04 team was in large part signed/drafted by Duquette. I don't consider signing Shilling a genius move. The list of FA busts is amazing,if you look at it.
Ownership knew all along what they were doing. Not picking up his option all year,even when the team was rolling during the summer? Then last week,releasing a story through their hit man Peter Gammons, that Francona lost the clubhouse. That set the wheels in motion for his exit.Pretty bush league move IMO...
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