Francona back in dugout after year away from game
- Terry Francona is back managing baseball after a year off for health reasons, including shoulder replacement and double hernia surgery.
- Francona signed a three-year contract with the Cincinnati Reds, replacing fired manager David Bell.
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Francona says his mind went right back to baseball after a year off
Terry Francona got used to getting out of bed whenever he wanted during his year away from managing, and his biggest decision then was whether to have a second cup of coffee before doing the daily crossword puzzle.

Francona back in dugout after year away from game
Terry Francona is rejuvenated after a much-needed year away from managing.
Francona says he refocused on baseball after year off
Terry Francona got used to getting out of bed whenever he wanted during his year away from managing, and his biggest decision then was whether to have a second cup of coffee before doing the daily crossword puzzle. While it was a bit of an adjustment when he had to start getting up again in the predawn hours to get to the Cincinnati Reds spring training complex, Francona was quickly back to where he prefers to be every day. “My mind went right b…

Terry Francona says his mind went right back to baseball after a needed year off
Terry Francona is rejuvenated after a much-needed year away from managing. The manager known as Tito takes over a Cincinnati Reds team that is going into its 30th season since
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