Francona started calling players as soon as he was hired in October, and Ian Gibaut — who once pitched for him — was his first call.

Tito Francona has 1,950 wins, 3 Manager of the Year awards, 2 rings, 3 pennants and 6 grandkids as he opens his first spring ...

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