In the immediate aftermath of David Bell’s firing as Cincinnati Reds manager with a week left in the season, as players began to talk about what comes next, one name resonated among possible next managers.

Francona, who won two World Series with the Red Sox, stepped away after last season following a stint with the Cleveland Guardians.

Terry Francona has been hired to manage the Cincinnati Reds, returning to the major leagues a year after he stepped down in Cleveland because of health reasons