Watch: Reds Manager Terry Francona Joins MLB Network to Discuss Roster, Brady Singer Trade and More

The Reds hired Francona in October.

New manager Terry Francona and General Manager Brad Meador take questions during an event to introduce the new manager of the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park in downtown Cincinnati on Monday, Oct. 7, 2024. / Sam Greene/The Enquirer / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

Reds manager Terry Francona joined MLB Network at the Winter Meetings to talk about why he went to Cincinnati, adding Brady Singer to the rotation and more.

Francona believes the Reds have a young, talented roster, but said their youth is not going to be an excuse to keep them from winning.

"They remind me a lot of Cleveland a couple years ago, young, athletic, they seem like really good kids," Francona said. "I think they want to get good. You like to think you could make a difference."

When asked about acquiring Brady Singer, Francona praised the right-hander and his ability to pitch a lot of innings.

"It's 170 innings," Francona said. "In today's game, you don't see that very often. It's been three years in a row. He will take some of the heat off these younger pitchers."

Francona seems like he's going to have a different approach than former manager David Bell when it comes to letting pitchers face a lineup for the third time.

"When you got a pitcher out there that is rolling, there is nothing better than letting him figure out how to get through that lineup the third time," Francona said. "It's amazing because when he stays out there, all of a sudden, your bullpen gets better, too."

You can watch the full interview below:

"They remind me a lot of Cleveland a couple years ago, young, athletic, they seem like really good kids. I think they want to get good. You like to think you could make a difference."@Reds manager Terry Francona talks about why he went to Cincinnati, adding Brady Singer to the… pic.twitter.com/2xKibBPNio

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