Francona The Red Sox Years
Francona: The Red Sox Years by Terry Francona, published by HarperCollins Publishers in April 2014, is a reprint edition that spans 384 pages. This book offers an insightful look into the tenure of Francona as the manager of the Boston Red Sox, a period marked by significant transformation for the team. Under his leadership, the Red Sox broke an 86-year championship drought, winning two World Series titles within four years. The narrative delves into the dynamics of the clubhouse, capturing both the triumphs and challenges faced during his eight years with the franchise.
Readers will find a detailed exploration of the Red Sox’s journey from being a struggling team to one of the most successful in baseball history. The book includes personal anecdotes and behind-the-scenes stories that highlight key players and pivotal moments, as well as the complexities of team management. Topics such as the impact of ownership, the challenges of the 2011 season, and the broader context of baseball culture are also addressed. This edition is presented in English and is suitable for those interested in sports, personal memoirs, and the historical aspects of baseball.
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“This is the best book looking inside the mind of a big-league manager I have ever read, because Francona is sharp and loves the game, because Shaughnessy is eloquent and a dazzling storyteller.” Philadelphia Daily News
When Terry Francona took over as manager of the Boston Red Sox in 2004, the storied franchise hadn t won a World Series championship in eighty-six years. Led by Francona, the team won two over the course of four years. During the full eight years of Francona s tenure, the Red Sox were transformed from cursed into one of the most successful and profitable teams in baseball history only to fall back to last place as soon as Francona was gone.
Francona: The Red Sox Years lets readers in on the inner workings of the Red Sox clubhouse like no book has ever done before. From the highs of the World Series to the lows of the final months of the 2011 season the most epic collapse of a team in baseball history this book features the never-before-told stories about Sox fans favorite players, moments, wins, and losses.
A scorched-earth memoir . . . [that] touches fleetingly on steroid use, sabermetrics, and Michael Jordan s stint in the minor leagues . . . but saves its heaviest artillery for the owners . . . [and] Theo Epstein backs him up. New York Times Book Review
It s not often that baseball aficionados and gossip gluttons can plunk down on a shared portion of outfield grass with the same book for an afternoon of readerly delight, but Francona can bridge those kinds of differences. Boston Globe
[AU PHOTO] TERRY TITO FRANCONA was a major-league baseball player from 1981 to 1990. He was the manager of the Phillies and the Red Sox and is now with the Cleveland Indians.
[AU PHOTO] DAN SHAUGHNESSY is an award-winning columnist for the Boston Globe and the author of twelve sports books, including The Curse of the Bambino, a best-selling classic.
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