The worst breakups in Red Sox history
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Red Sox history is filled with players, coaches, managers, and front-office types whose departure has been less than amicable. Now comes the news that manager Terry Francona, who won World Series titles in 2004 and 2007, is leaving after a historic collapse and amid reports of a divided clubhouse.
Some Red Sox refused to go quietly. Others, like Francona, were popular but faced circumstances that made it next to impossible to continue.
Review a list of former Sox players, managers and coaches who had a bad breakup with the Olde Towne team.