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    And in this MLB.com article, we see that Drayton was impressed by Terry Francona, whom he immediately tried to send to Tampa Bay: I've never seen an endorsement like Terry gave Brad. Mills: "I just left an organization, the Boston Red Sox, that I owe a lot to, starting with [principal owner] John Henry, [chairman] Tom Werner, [president/CEO] Larry Lucchino and everybody in that organization" said Mills. "They were very special to me the six years I was over there. Full Article at Sports Blogs
    I just left an organization, the Boston Red Sox, that I owe a lot to, starting with [principal owner] John Henry, [chairman] Tom Werner, [president/CEO] Larry Lucchino and everybody in that organization
    SOURCE: Sports Blogs 1 month ago
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Astros County :: Francona's reaction to Mills' hiring
  1. He's wanted this. I'm so proud, not just of him, but for him. He's not going to shortchange anybody on effort. He embodies so much of what's good in our game. I'm so happy for him. This meant a lot to him, as it should. I'm so thrilled for him. How much we're going to miss him, sure, but it's so far out...
    SOURCE: Sports Blogs 1 month ago

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