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Cleveland Indians manager Terry Francona
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Marlins' Jeff Francoeur stays positive despite baseball odyssey - Sports Illustrated
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Duke, two homers carry Pirates past Mets
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Atlanta Braves Jeff Francoeur (L) and manager Bobby Cox watch play on he field against the Boston Red Sox from the dugout in the sixth inning at Turner Field in Atlanta on
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Ozzie Albies hits walk-off homer in 10th, Braves sweep Mets
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Phillies vs. Braves Game 1: Score, results, highlights, MLB playoffs schedule
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Francoeur escapes beaning with busted lip in Braves win - Gainesville Times
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2009 Philadelphia Phillies season - Wikipedia
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