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October 28, 2007
BY SEAN McADAM
Journal Sports Writer
DENVER -- Manager Terry Francona said the 2007 bunch has created very few problems for him – on or off the field.
''This has been a very easy team (to manage),'' he said. ''They’ve been very responsible. (In terms of character) our guys have been off the charts. You appreciate that.''
In presiding over a harmonious clubhouse, Francona credited some of the team’s reserve players – led by Alex Cora – for setting the proper tone.
''Guys who don’t play much,'' Francona said, ''you sort of hope they don’t bring people down. Our guys kind of bring people up.''
He added that the organization tries to do it homework on player’s personalities and character, to ensure that they don’t bring in potential malcontents who create problems when they don’t play.
''We’re not running a Cub Scout troop here,’’ he said. ''You’ve got to have talent. But you’ve also got to be aware of what works and how things work.''
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