CLEVELAND - World Series managers sent a clear message to their players - pay no attention to the historic title droughts that have created such a tremendous buzz around your games. Not reaching the World Series since 1945 is ancient history to him and his teammates even as it represents a lifetime's wait for many of their devoted supporters. It's much the same for Indians manager Terry Francona, who in 2004 managed the Boston Red Sox to their first World Series crown since 1918. He knows the Indians have not been to the World Series since 1997. Lester, who won World Series titles with Boston in 2007 and 2013, is enjoying the Cubs' date with destiny.

Source: Bangkok Post October 25, 2016 05:48 UTC