Francona, ABS and Reds

Reds manager Francona wants veteran players to ignore ABS test run
Francona sounds more interested in preparing the Reds for the season — his first as their manager — than helping add more data in an ABS test run.
Terry Francona Explains Why Reds Will Opt Out of MLB's ABS System Testing
Terry Francona explained why he's encouraging Reds players not to make any challenges using the ABS system, which MLB is testing during roughly half of spring training games this year.
Here's what Cleveland Guardians players think about Terry Francona managing the Reds
There wasn't a lone factor that allowed Stephen Vogt the confidence he has in his job today, but his predecessor, Terry Francona, certainly helped.
Reds’ Terry Francona won’t manage against Guardians on Saturday
GOODYEAR, Ariz. — Terry Francona, the winningest manager in Cleveland history, will not be in the dugout when his new team, the Cincinnati Reds, opens the Cactus League season against the Guardians on Saturday at Goodyear Ballpark.
Cincinnati Reds Manager Terry Francona Snubbed in Latest Rankings
Cincinnati Reds manager Terry Francona watches a batting practice session at the Cincinnati Reds Player Development Complex in Goodyear, Ariz., on Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025. Mandatory Credit: Sam Greene/USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images / Cincinnati Enquirer-Imagn Images
Terry Francona says Reds will opt out of ABS testing: ‘Why work on strategy we’re not going to use?’
Five parks in Arizona and eight in Florida have been fitted with the ABS challenge system technology this spring.
Terry Francona asks Reds veterans not to use ABS challenges
Reds manager Terry Francona plans to opt out of elective participation in the Automated Ball-Strike Challenge trial during spring training, but is willing to let Cincinnati's minor-league players accustomed to the procedure use challenges.
Reds manager asks veterans to pass on ABS challenges
Reds manager Terry Francona plans to opt out of elective participation in the Automated Ball-Strike Challenge trial during spring training, but is willing to let Cincinnati's minor-league players accu
As tenure with Reds begins, manager Terry Francona ‘finds a way to connect with anybody’
Francona started calling players as soon as he was hired in October, and Ian Gibaut — who once pitched for him — was his first call.
Why Cincinnati Reds manager Terry Francona will never agree with Rob Manfred on this issue
Cincinnati Reds manager Terry Francona might be Pete Rose's strongest supporter in the game, in part because of a personal ...
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Reds spring training: Terry Francona, Hunter Greene and more discuss upcoming season
Get the latest updates from Goodyear, Arizona where the Cincinnati Reds have begun Spring Training to prepare for the ...
Cincinnati Reds Manager Terry Francona Makes it Clear: Matt McLain Will Play Second Base
It apparently means nothing and McLain will be the team's starting second baseman.
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Reds manager Terry Francona has been anxious for about 10 days. Here's why
GOODYEAR, Arizona − Terry Francona is anxious ... But in reality, it's even bigger than that. Francona managing the Reds is a marriage of one of the game's greatest-ever managers and one ...