Francona strikes deal, will manage through 2011

Terry Francona has agreed to a three year extension reportedly worth between $3-4 million annually, putting him among the highest paid managers in the game.

His contract will run through the 2011 season.

On Thursday, Francona expressed how much he has enjoyed his stay in Boston.

“It’s hard to explain this place,” Francona said. “This is the best job I’ve ever had. It’s the hardest job I’ve ever had. I don’t know if you can have the passion people have for this team without having the criticism or whatever comes with it. I thought I had an understanding coming in. Until you live it, you don’t know. But I enjoy it. Some nights I go home with a headache, but I can’t imagine being in some other place. That would be tough.”

More details will follow once the club makes an official announcement.

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