FORT MYERS, Fla. -- In his first major move of the season, Red Sox manager Terry Francona last night marked his debut by flip-flopping Nomar Garciaparra and Manny Ramirez from their traditional roles in the lineup. Francona indicated he expects to enter the season with Ramirez batting third in front of Garciaparra. (Full Article: 495 Words)

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