+34Terry Francona and Miguel Cabrera are expected to appear in their final games as the Cleveland Guardians take on the Detroit Tigers.
, the Detroit Tigers, and the rest of MLB. It'll also be the end of the line for two baseball legends.will wrap up his 20-year career as a player. It's rare that fans get to see two universally loved figures go out on the same day let alone going up against one another.
Even for non-Guardians and Tigers fans, it'll be worth tuning in to the pregame and postgame to see how they are honored. Cabrera was treated to many tributes and celebrations ahead of Saturday's game. This included a sculpture made of baseballs of his number 24, a pair of incredible costume shoes, a charity donation, and catching the first pitch from his parents. All of this is more than deserved by the future Hall of Famer, but people haven't forgotten about Tito either. recapping Francona's time as a player and a manager while the Cleveland faithful gave him an incredible ovation during his time final home game.Sep 30, 2023; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Cleveland Guardians manager Terry Francona walks off the field during the fifth inning against the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports © Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports He's yet to officially announce his retirement because he wants the focus to continue to be on the players until the season is over.even had to block the dugout after Wednesday's game at Progressive Field to make sure Tito stayed on the field while he got his applause. Francona's passion for the game will be missed by everyone. A week ago he said that it's not being a manager that he loves but just the game of baseball. This affection can be observed in the way he talks in pre and post-game press conferences. It'll be weird to see another manager at the helm of the Guardians in 2024. However, there's no debating the legacy Francona left behind and his inevitable induction into the Baseball Hall of Fame. Copyright ABG-SI LLC. SPORTS ILLUSTRATED is a registered trademark of ABG-SI LLC. All Rights Reserved.
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