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June 1, 2007
Terry Francona seemed to want to stay out of the recent on-field controversy created by Alex Rodriguez.
When asked about the impropiety of A-Rod's decision to deceive Toronto infielders Howie Clark and John McDonald Wednesday night, Francona pleaded the fifth.
Reminding reporters that he mosty rode the bench and played some outfield in his major league career, Francona said he ``didn't know'' if he had ever observed such a scenario.
Questioned about the difference between an infielder pretending to take a throw from an outfielder to ensure a baserunner slides and what Rodriguez did, Francona again said: ``I don't know.''
Oh well. So much for pre-series controversy.
In other developments, Francona continued to show faith in J.D. Drew, who enters tonight hitting just .226.
``He's had to fight,'' said Francona. ``Sometimes he's not staying back, he's had some roll-overs and some trouble with breaking balls. But sometimes you have to be patient. I think he'll (come around), but he's not there at the moment.''
Francona acknowledged that Drew hasn't used the famed left field wall.
``But his swing, when correct, is made for this place.''
Finally, Francona said the Sox weren't happy about the schedule that calls for the SOx to play a night game Sunday, then fly all night to Oakland for the start of their seven-game road trip.
``Sometimes,'' shrugged Francona, ``you just have to wear it. The Players Association approves it.''
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