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What's Tito trying to say here?

Here's Terry Francona on backup Eric Hinske, from a story on redsox.com by Maureen Mullen. Notice how the manager can really stay on message:

"He has swung the bat really well," Francona said. "He's a great guy, a great team guy. Last year he probably didn't play as much as he wanted. Going into this year, he probably knows that there's not a lot of at-bats. But he's a good team guy. He'll be playing a little third, a little first.

"He's got that left-handed bat that's got some sock in it. He can win us some games. And I'm sure there's going to be some times where that frustrates him, but he's a good team guy. His attitude is outstanding. He came into camp in great shape. He has had a good spring. I don't think he likes it. [Alex] Cora, guys like that, find ways to put the team ahead of their own personal desires, and it really helps you make it work. That's our responsibility to them -- to let them know that we appreciate him. We respect him."

Posted by Mike McDermott  at 10:36 AM | Permalink