Earlier today, the Cleveland Indians confirmed that – despite popular belief – they do understand the concept of contract extensions. The team locked up manager Terry Francona for a few more years, ensuring he’ll be running the show through at least the 2022 season.
To many, the move is a no-brainer. Francona generated success with the Indians as soon as he arrived, as the team followed up a horrifically terrible 2012 campaign with a wild card berth in his first season. Overall, he’s led Cleveland to a playoff appearance in all but two of his six years in town.