Cincinnati Reds Hire Terry Francona: Instant Reaction and Analysis

The Reds made a fantastic hire.

Greg Kuffner | Oct 4, 2024

Sep 30, 2023; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Cleveland Guardians manager Terry Francona (77) walks off the field during the fifth inning against the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images / Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images

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As I was sitting around watching Thursday Night Football between the Falcons and Buccaneers, I randomly saw an alert on my phone.

The alert? A tweet from MLB.com Senior Reporter Mark Feinsand reading: "BREAKING NEWS: The Reds are hiring Terry Francona to be their new manager, per source. Announcement expected as soon as Friday. "

As soon as the Reds fired David Bell, Francona was someone I mentioned that the Reds should look at, but I didn't think it was very realistic considering he retired just a year ago due to some health issues.

This is a fantastic hire by the Reds. Francona has won three pennants, two World Series titles, and has been named Manager of the Year three times: 2013, 2016, and 2022.

Francona is highly respected by players and has a proven track record of success. When looking for the next Reds manager, I had two key criteria: someone from outside the organization and someone with experience as a proven winner. Francona checks both boxes.

The Reds front office and Nick Krall deserve a ton of credit. They hit an absolute home run with this hire, and I can't wait for 2025.

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