Looking around the Web and was startled to see ABC news reporting Terry Francona has been taken to the hospital.

He had been complaining of chest pains and is having some tests done. The site goes on to report, "Bench coach Brad Mills was to fill in for Francona in Wednesday's game against New York. Francona was not expected back for the game."

This is a little scary indeed. For all the complaining I do about Francona, I wish him nothing but a speedy recovery. Besides, he was an unseen force in keeping the clubhouse happy last year.

Good luck Terry. Hope to see you on the diamond Friday.

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