With six games remaining in a disastrous season, the Indians have decided to dump their manager.
Terry Francona heads to Cleveland, says report
Leon Halip - Getty ImagesThe Indians were once contending this season -- no, really -- but the last time they were at the .500 mark was July 27, when they were 50-50. Since then, they went 18-44, which is pretty hard to imagine. Francona will get to manage a team that should have a rejiggered pitching staff.
Read Article >Terry Francona will interview for Indians job
Jim McIsaac - Getty ImagesFriday afternoon -- a mere 24 hours after the firing -- Francona confirmed his interest, and so did the Tribe:
So, now it’s out in the open. No rumors or speculation necessary. Francona has finished his first season behind the microphone for ESPN’s Sunday Night Baseball -- there’s no telecast this Sunday -- so presumably, he’s completely free to talk to any team about their field-boss position (and can you imagine the conversation this Sunday if there had been a telecast)?
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