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Cincinnati Reds President Nick Krall: 'It Was My Decision' to Fire David Bell

The Reds fired Bell on Sunday night.

James Rapien

Cincinnati Reds manager David Bell, left, and General Manager Nick Krall answer questions during Redsfest, Friday, Dec. 2, 2022, at Duke Energy Convention Center in Cincinnati. Cincinnati Redsfest Dec 2 1607
Cincinnati Reds manager David Bell, left, and General Manager Nick Krall answer questions during Redsfest, Friday, Dec. 2, 2022, at Duke Energy Convention Center in Cincinnati. Cincinnati Redsfest Dec 2 1607 / Kareem Elgazzar/The Enquirer / USA TODAY NETWORK
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CINCINNATI — Nick Krall addressed the media on Monday morning for the first time since the Cincinnati Reds fired manager David Bell. The Reds President of Baseball Operations made it clear that he made the decision to fire Bell.

"This was my decision," Krall said multiple times. "Everyone was involved. We've talked to them (ownership). I've talked to Bob about this over the last few weeks. Obviously they were involved, but this was my decision."

The Reds are expected start the search for a new manager right away. Who could they hire? Here are nine candidates that could replace Bell.

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James Rapien

JAMES RAPIEN

James Rapien covers the Bengals and Reds for Sports Illustrated's AllBengals.com and InsidetheReds.com. He's one-half of the Locked on Bengals Podcast. He's also the co-owner/creator of Cincinnati Bengals Talk on YouTube. He earned a journalism degree from the University of Cincinnati and has spent the majority of his professional career in the Queen City. Rapien previously covered the Cavaliers and Indians in Cleveland. He has a background in radio, which includes stops at 700 WLW, ESPN 1530 and 92.3 The Fan. He loves a good trade rumor and uses copious amounts of hot sauce on his food. Cincinnati chili is his go-to meal, followed by gallons of mint chocolate chip ice cream for dessert. When he isn't working or eating, he's probably walking his dog Finley or spending time with family. 

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