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October 21, 2007
BY SEAN McADAM
Journal Sports Writer
BOSTON -- Manager Terry Francona was asked to compare how his clubhouse would be prior to this Game Seven compared to the atmosphere before Game Seven of the 2004 ALCS.
The 2004 team, of course, was a self-described ''bunch of idiots,'' who were led by notorious free spirits Kevin Millar and Johnny Damon.
''Nobody will be as boisterous (as that bunch),'' said Francona. ''But that was their personality. Consistency is what you're looking for. You have to be who you are. J.D. (Drew) is not out (in the clubhouse) doing magic tricks.''
Francona said the atmosphere wouldn't be much different than it was for the last two games.
''It's the same as (Games) Five and Six,'' said Francona, ''because if we had lost those, we're going home.''
Prior to critical postseason games, Francona said he experiences the same sensation.
''Your heart's in your throat,'' he said, ''but you wouldn't exchange it for anything.''
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