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Guardians to honor Terry Francona during season's final homestand
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Terry Francona will return to manage Cleveland Guardians in 2023
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Terry Francona steps away as Guardians manager, will assume future
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Terry Francona steps away as Guardians manager, will assume future
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Terry Francona steps away as Guardians manager, will assume future
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Terry Francona takes leave of absence
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Attanasio says MLB committee on Athletics' move will meet this
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Terry Francona planning multiple operations, potential retirement
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Terry Francona steps away as Guardians manager, will assume future
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Terry Francona steps away as Guardians manager, will assume future
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Guardians' Terry Francona: 'Getting harder' to enjoy managing
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Does Any Team Have A More Interesting 40-Man Roster Than The
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Cleveland manager Terry Francona steps down for rest of season
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Terry Francona, Guardians have aged well over the last 10 years in