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Terry Francona was introduced on Monday as the new manager of the Cincinnati Reds. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images) (Jason Miller via Getty Images) Terry Francona is an old-school baseball guy.
The Reds fired manager David Bell last month after six seasons. Francona's exit from Cleveland was presented as a retirement amid health concerns for the 65-year-old.
In baseball, the head coach of a team is called the manager, or more formally, the field manager. Pop Snyder was the first manager of the Reds and managed from 1882 to 1884. Sparky Anderson is the franchise's all-time leader in regular-season games managed (1,450) and regular-season game wins (863).
FILE -Cleveland Guardians manager Terry Francona applauds during a tribute video before the team's baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds, Wednesday, Sept. 27, 2023, in Cleveland.
Francona is also the winningest manager in Cleveland history, earning a record of 921-757 with six post-season appearances in 11 years. He won the American League Manager of the Year award in 2013, 2016 and 2022 with the Indians/Guardians. Francona also had a 10-year playing career and played the 1987 season with the Reds. In 102 games with ...
On October 3, 2015, it was announced that Price would remain as manager of the Reds for 2016. On September 2, 2017, despite a mixed season, it was announced that Price would be returning as manager of the Reds for the 2018 season. [17] After a 3–15 start to begin 2018, the Reds released Price on April 19, 2018.
The Reds are fourth in the NL Central and 13.5 games back from the Milwaukee Brewers, who clinched the division last week. The Reds will wrap up the regular season this week with a two-game series ...
Bell spent three seasons as the Mudcats manager. In November 2011 he was named manager of the Reds' Triple-A affiliate Louisville Bats. [16] On October 23, 2012, the Chicago Cubs named Bell the third base coach for the Major League club. On December 17, 2013, the St. Louis Cardinals announced hiring Bell as their new assistant hitting coach. [17]