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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 winning a playoff series. Francona stepped away at the end 2023 after 11 seasons managing Cleveland, when he needed a shoulder replacement and double hernia surgery. He had missed extended time in 2020 and 2021 due to health complications. The 65-year-old says he needed to be away from the game, and had a good year. Francona has 1,950 wins over 23 seasons with Philadelphia, Boston and Cleveland. He led the Red Sox to two World Series titles.
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