Terry Francona inherits a budding superstar in Elly De La Cruz as he becomes the next manager of the Cincinnati Reds. De La Cruz had a breakout season where he proved a lot of dreamers right about what his expectations could be.

On his way to Cooperstown, Terry Francona is making a stop on his scooter in Cincinnati to become the new manager of the Reds after stepping down as the Cleveland Guardians manager for 11 years in 2022.

CINCINNATI — Sitting in seat 27 C, Cincinnati Reds general manager Brad Meador had his notes strewn across the small seatback table on his flight to Tucson, Ariz. last Tuesday night.