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Francona rejoins Indians in camp after death of his father

By STEPHEN HAWKINS - Associated Press

FILE - In this Oct. 6, 2016, file photo, John &quot;Tito&quot; Francona, right, former Cleveland Indians outfielder and father of current manager Terry Francona, left, reacts after throwing a ceremonial first pitch before Game 1 of baseball's American League Division Series against the Boston Red Sox, in Cleveland. John “Tito” Francona has died. He was 84. A team spokesman said the elder Francona died unexpectedly at his home in New Brighton, Pennsylvania on Tuesday night, Feb. 13, 2018. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, Pool, File)

‘Tito’ Francona, father of Indians manager Terry, dies.

By TOM WITHERS - Associated Press