CLEVELAND — Indians supervisor Terry Francona went skydiving in Arizona throughout spring coaching. He insists his thrill-seeking days are over. “My feet are on the ground,” he mentioned. They’ll keep that method in Cleveland. The Indians signed the favored Francona to a two-year contract extension by way of the 2022 season on Wednesday, giving him extra safety and an opportunity to grow to be the longest tenured supervisor in Cleveland’s wealthy historical past. Francona’s deal was set to run out after 2020, however as he begins his seventh season, the Indians determined to elongate its profitable partnership with the person referred to as “Tito” for no less than two extra years. Since being employed in 2013, Francona has
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Terry Francona Blasts Statcast With Hilarious Corey Kluber Example
Like it or not, new ways of measuring statistics such as “Statcast” have become a big part of baseball. And it appears Cleveland Indians manager Terry Francona is not a fan. Francona was asked a question Friday about launch angle, which is exactly what it sounds like: the direction the ball goes after being struck with the bat. In response, Francona decided to use his ace, Corey Kluber, as a way of illustrating why launch angle isn’t something to get too worked up about, all while incorporating another Statcast term. Hilarious. While there is some value to things like Statcast, it’s pretty clear Francona is a baseball p... NESN.com
Why Terry Francona, Mike Napoli Laughed As Trevor Bauer Left ALCS Game 3
Share this: Leave it to Tito to lighten the mood. The Cleveland Indians were dealt some adversity Monday when starter Trevor Bauer was forced to exit Game 3 of the American League Championship Series in the first inning because his finger wouldn’t stop bleeding all over the place. It was a rather disgusting scene — one that backed the Indians into a corner — but Cleveland manager Terry Francona still found some humor in the situation and shared a laugh with first baseman Mike Napoli. Here’s the story from Francona, via MLB.com’s Jordan Bastian. Bauer’s injury, of course, was no laughing matter, especially since it forced the Indians to dip into their bullpen in the opening frame. But give Francona credit for keeping things
Terry Francona Hurled His Gum At Dustin Pedroia During ALDS Game 1 Intros
Share this: Terry Francona’s bullpen decisions Thursday night gave baseball fans a lot to chew on. But the Cleveland Indians manager still was able to have some fun before things got started. The Indians defeated Francona’s old team, the Boston Red Sox, in Game 1 of the American League Division Series at Progressive Field. Francona still is very close with several Red Sox players, though, including Dustin Pedroia, who played under “Tito” for six seasons from 2006 to 2011. So, just before Game 1 kicked off, Francona decided to engage in some shenanigans with his former second baseman. When he was introduced before the game, Terry Francona shook the hand of John Farrell and then threw his gum at Dustin Pedroia. — Brian MacPherson (@brianmacp)
Indians Announce ALDS Pitching Rotation; Red Sox’s Still To Be Determined
BOSTON — Where the Red Sox and Cleveland Indians will play Game 1 of the American League Division Series still is unknown. What we do know, however, is who will be on the mound for the Tribe next Thursday. Indians manager Terry Francona announced Saturday that right-hander Trevor Bauer will be the team’s Game 1 starter, with righty Corey Kluber set to pitch Game 2 on Friday. According to MLB.com’s Jordan Bastian, right-hander Josh Tomlin is set to start Game 3, which means Cleveland’s full rotation for the five-game series will feature all righties. Kluber is the Indians’ ace and apparently requested to pitch Game 1. But he recently m... NESN.com