Baseball Musings
Baseball Musings
October 24, 2007
Terry to Stay

Via FanHouse, Terry Francona is getting a contract extension.

Francona, whose contract was due to expire after the 2008 season, is expected to have at least two more years tacked on.

Perhaps the only surprise is that it hasn't happened already. Managers Joe Maddon, Ozzie Guillen, Jim Leyland, Ron Washington and Charlie Manuel were given extensions or had options picked up. Francona was signed to a three-year, $1.65 million deal with an option for 2007 in December, 2003, after Grady Little's contract was not renewed.

Francona manages the club house and the game very well. Apart from his use of Eric Gagne, I seldom see him make a move that makes me think, "Why is he doing that?" His lineup construction is good, and he gives players a chance to show that they are good or bad (Pedroia and Lugo, for example), rather than letting small sample sizes determine their fate. And while other managers might make a big stink out of Manny's antics, Francona somehow keeps things under control. I hope he's getting a nice raise.


Posted by David Pinto at 02:49 PM | Management | TrackBack (0)
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FWIW, Francona seemed oblivious to this report in his weekly interview on Boston's WEEI today. Also, John Henry was interviewed after Francona and refused to discuss it except to say "No, this is not true." (not a direct quote)

Posted by: Josh at October 24, 2007 03:27 PM
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