FOX hires Francona as ALCS analyst

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By Sean McAdam
CSNNE.com Red Sox InsiderFollow @sean_mcadam
Terry Francona is going to the playoffs, after all -- just not in the role he had wished.

Francona has been hired by FOX to serve as a color commentator for the network's coverage of the American League Championship Series.

Francona, who parted company with the Red Sox last Friday, will be replacing Tim McCarver, who is sidelined with a medical issue.

McCarver is expected back by Game 3 of the ALCS, meaning Francona will likely work only the first two games of the telecasts with play-by-play announcer Joe Buck.

Sean McAdam can be reached at smcadam@comcastsportsnet.com. Follow Sean on Twitter at http:twitter.comsean_mcadam

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