Cincinnati Reds Manager Terry Francona Explains Why He Was Ready to Manage Again
Cincinnati Reds manager Terry Francona joined High Heat on MLB Network to discuss being the new manager of the Cincinnati Reds.
Francona talked about his health and how he has lost nearly 30 pounds since last season, as well as the talent on the Reds' roster. "I actually had a really good summer. I needed to step away," Francona said. "My health just wasn't allowing me to do the job the way you're supposed to." He mentioned how good the season off was for him and how he was able to focus on his health. He lost 30 pounds,
"I am up to 30 now. My suit doesn't fit anymore, which I guess is a good thing," Francona said. "I've tried really hard to be healthy. Because we didn't have the stress of a season, I was able to take care of myself.""What I am really excited about is this team has youth and they're very athletic," Francona said. "They actually remind me of Cleveland a couple of years ago.
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