Terry Francona’s feeling more fit and a little feisty. That’s welcome news for the Cleveland Indians.
After missing most of this past season with significant health problems, the 61-year-old Francona said Monday that he’s stronger physically and looking forward to managing again in 2021, his ninth season with the club and 21st in the majors.
“I feel good. I’ve spent the last six weeks really working hard,” Francona said on a call from his home in Arizona. “I told [Indians president of baseball operations Chris Antonetti] I needed to do that. I said, ‘Hey, give me until Thanksgiving just to make sure I’m OK.