The Reds have reportedly hired Terry Francona as manager, a year after he resigned from the Guardians - Ponshu

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CLEVELAND, OHIO - OCTOBER 03: Former manager Terry Francona of the Cleveland Guardians speaks to members of the media about his 11 years with the club at Progressive Field on October 03, 2023 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images) — Terry Francona is manager again. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)

Terry Francona is apparently doing better.

A year after the longtime manager resigned from his position with the Cleveland Guardians, the Cincinnati Reds hired him as their new manager, according to MLB.com's Mark Feinsand. The Reds sacked coach David Bell last month after six seasons.

Francona's departure from Cleveland was portrayed as a resignation due to the 65-year-old's health concerns. Francona even went so far as to say, via MLB.com, that he couldn't imagine doing it again, although he also seemed to leave some doors open:

“The word 'retirement' never really bothered me because I guess when you say 'retirement' it's like going home and doing nothing,” Francona said. “I know I have to go home, get healthy and see what I miss about our game. And then perhaps, after some time, figure out the best way to satisfy that appetite, whatever it may be.

“I don’t foresee any management. Again, I don't have a crystal ball. Nobody does it. Because if I can do it, I would like to do it here. But I don’t want to just turn away from the game either.”

Now, a year later. Francona returns to the MLB with the other team in Ohio. The Reds will be the fourth team he has managed in his managerial career since 1997.

On October 4, 2024 By John Fenwick