Will still lose to the Cubs: Francona Named as New Red Sox Manager

[Paragon]

http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story&cid=577&e=1&u=/nm/20031204/sp_nm/al_francona_dc

BOSTON (Reuters) - The Boston Red Sox hired Terry Francona as their new manager Thursday as they bid to bring a World Series title to Boston for the first time since 1918.

Francona, 44, managed the Philadelphia Phillies for four seasons from 1997 to 2000, compiling a 285-363 record while rebuilding the Phillies team.

Expectations will, however, be higher for at a Boston team that came within a game of winning the American League pennant this season under Grady Little.

[madrchsod]

1. cubs..

best team in baseball according to larry horse

[wysimdnwyg]

2. There are only two teams to whom losing is acceptable

for the Red Sox. One of them is the Cubs.

Of course, I would prefer the Sox win, it's just not as bad if it's to the Cubs or Dodgers.