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New manager Terry Francona says Cincinnati Reds job 'just felt right'

Terry Francona has been officially introduced as the manager of the Cincinnati Reds

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FILE -Cleveland Guardians manager Terry Francona applauds during a tribute video before the team's baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds, Wednesday, Sept. 27, 2023, in Cleveland. Terry Francona has been hired to manage the Cincinnati Reds, returning to the major leagues a year after he stepped down in Cleveland because of health. A person familiar with the situation confirmed the move on Thursday, Oct. 3, 2024 on condition of anonymity because the Reds had not announced the decision.
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Cincinnati Reds new manager Terry Francona poses with a jersey during an introductory press conference at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati Monday, Oct. 7, 2024.
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Cincinnati Reds new manager Terry Francona, center, speaks with members of the press following an introductory press conference at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati Monday, Oct. 7, 2024.
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Cincinnati Reds new manager Terry Francona holds his jersey as, from left, COO Phil Castellini, President of Baseball Operations Nick Krall, owner Bob Castellini and General Manager Brad Meador pose for a photo at a baseball press conference Monday, Oct. 7, 2024, in Cincinnati.

Give Hall of Fame broadcaster Marty Brennaman an assist in putting Cincinnati Reds officials together with Terry Francona, the man who would become the team's new manager.

After manager David Bell was fired late in the season, the 82-year-old Brennaman called Francona to urge his longtime friend to at least take a look at the Reds job. Francona, 65, had stepped down as manager of the Cleveland Guardians after the 2023 season, citing health reasons among others.

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