Tery Francona Gets Contract Extension

Tery Francona Gets Contract Extension

Published: 3/14/06, 1:46 PM EDT
FORT MYERS, Fla. (AP) - Boston Red Sox manager Terry Francona agreed Tuesday to a two-year contract extension that runs through the 2008 season.

In his first season with Boston in 2004, Francona managed the Red Sox to their first World Series title in 86 years. They won AL wild card again last season but were swept by the Chicago White Sox in the first round of the playoffs.

Francona, who managed the Philadelphia Phillies from 1997-2000, replaced Grady Little on Dec. 4, 2003. His previous deal was guaranteed only through this year, and Boston had a club option for 2007.
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