Terry Francona finally got his reward for managing the Red Sox with such enthusiasm in 2007-2008. They have extended his contract for three more years. This new contract will run though to 2011. He also will have the choice to stay for another two years after that.

Francona was the one who coached the Red Sox to their win against the Cardinals in 2004. He has had about eight World Series wins in his career so he knows what it takes to get a team back there. He hopes to lead the Red Sox back to the World Series again.

Francone started out in 1980 at the University of Arizona where he was drafted by the Montreal Expos. He went on to play first base and developed a career as a contact hitter. In 1991, he started out coaching with the Chicago White Sox. He finally hit the major leagues in 1996 when he went to work for the Detroit Tigers as their coach. He came to be the Red Sox’s coach in 2004 and led them to a 98-64 record, the second overall best in the American League. It is hoped that he will lead the Red Sox onto a great 2008-2009 season and back to the World Series.