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Cincinnati Reds to Hire Terry Francona as Next Manager

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James Rapien

Oct 1, 2023; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Cleveland Guardians manager Terry Francona (77) in the dugout before the game against the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images
Oct 1, 2023; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Cleveland Guardians manager Terry Francona (77) in the dugout before the game against the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images / Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images
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CINCINNATI — The Reds are hiring Terry Francona to be their next manager according to Mark Feinsand of MLB.com.

Francona, 65, is a two-time World Series Champion. He posted a 1,950-1,672 record in 23 seasons with the Phillies, Red Sox and Guardians.

He was considered the top managerial candidate on the market. What a huge hire for the franchise.

Marty Brennaman endorsed Francona early in the process. Find out what the Hall of Famer said here.

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JAMES RAPIEN

James Rapien is the publisher of Bengals, Reds and Bearcats On SI. He graduated from the University of Cincinnati and has spent a decade covering Cincinnati sports. He's the author of Enter The Jungle, a book about the history of the Cincinnati Bengals. Prior to joining SI, Rapien was a host and producer at 700 WLW and ESPN 1530 in Cincinnati.

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