Reds manager Terry Francona on his health, 'much-needed' year off

Last October, Francona announced he was retiring from MLB after 11 seasons in Cleveland, and he underwent surgery to replace his right shoulder and repair a double hernia. And in 2017, he underwent cardiac ablation for an irregular heartbeat.

The three-time American League Manager of the Year won World Series titles with the Boston Red Sox in 2004 and 2007 and ranks 13th in MLB history as a manager.

“I’m fine,” Francona told Courtney Finnicum on the podcast. “I've actually been surgery-free for a year, which is always a good thing. And since I wasn't taking part in the game, I was able to pay a little attention to my diet. Things you don't do when you're kind of in it.” I lost something that I desperately needed 24/7, but it still helps me feel good because it's been a few years. It was kind of hard to move or worried about my heart. I guess I don't enjoy it much The things you do to gain weight instead of losing it… This was a good year for me and it was really fun… I didn't see my grandkids play baseball It was a big one decision, but I think it was necessary. And I'm glad I met her.