Francona to the Reds

[CRF]

Reportedly, Tito Francona is coming out of retirement to manage the Cincy Reds. 

[jctwins]

I'm surprised. I figured he'd had enough of the grind by now.

[Dave Borton]

8 hours ago, jctwins said:

I'm surprised. I figured he'd had enough of the grind by now.

Good article in Cincinnati paper re: health. Had shoulder operations and hernia repair. Said he left Guards because his health impaired him performing and he didn't want to hold any team back.

Says he is ready to go.

So am I. Thrall doing playing by play. Plays well with Brantley in the booth giving color and Francona on the field with a young squad. Bet the Reds fans are drooling. I just became a Reds fan.

[jctwins]

2 minutes ago, Dave Borton said:

Good article in Cincinnati paper re: health. Had shoulder operations and hernia repair. Said he left Guards because his health impaired him performing and he didn't want to hold any team back.

Says he is ready to go.

So am I. Thrall doing playing by play. Plays well with Brantley in the booth giving color and Francona on the field with a young squad. Bet the Reds fans are drooling. I just became a Reds fan.

I've said it a bunch of times now...don't underestimate what the MLB pension plan means to the guy managing or the guy he can bring along to grab a few more years of service, too.

 

 

[Danchat]

Here's hoping his health holds up.