Terry Francona, Reds and spring training

Terry Francona says Reds big-leaguers won't use ABS during spring training. Here's why.
New Reds skipper Terry Francona wants his players to concentrate on getting ready for 2025 MLB season, one that won't include challenge system.
Cincinnati Reds Manager Terry Francona Weighs In on Spring Training Battle at Third Base
Who will be the Reds starting third baseman? Manager Terry Francona shared some thoughts on the infield earlier this week. “In a perfect world, you can keep guys—or at least your main guys—at their positions,
Reds manager Terry Francona tells players not to use experimental Automated Ball-Strike System in spring training
He figures there’s little point for veterans to use it since the system won’t be in effect in the majors this season.
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 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 upcoming season.
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.
Live updates: Cincinnati Reds win going into spring training off day
The Reds are off Tuesday. They return to action Wednesday against the Los Angeles Angels (3:05 p.m. ET). The game is scheduled to be broadcast in the Cincinnati TV footprint via FanDuel Sports Network Ohio. Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle.
Reds’ Terry Francona gives ‘farce’ reason for eye-opening ABS request
New Cincinnati Reds manager Terry Francona plans to opt out of elective participation in the automated ball-strike challenge trial during spring training, but he is still willing to let the organization’s minor league players get accustomed to the system ABS is a system that is being tried out at 13 ballparks in spring training,
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Terry Francona has 1 simple reason for banning the Reds from ball-strike challenge system in spring training
It took the Chicago Cubs less than a full inning to test out MLB’s automatic ball and strike technology by requesting a challenge in their spring ... Reds manager Terry Francona told reporters ...
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Terry Francona & Craig Counsell “Thumbing Their Nose at the League,” Claims Insider
MLB is rolling out yet another experiment this spring training. The post Terry Francona & Craig Counsell “Thumbing Their Nose ...
Terry Francona telling Reds veterans they can ignore MLB’s ball-strike challenge experiment
Reds manager Terry Francona doesn’t see the point of asking his veteran players to utilize the experimental ABS system during ...
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There is a different feeling at Reds camp
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Reds observations: Good vibes, a battle between brothers and a prospect drawing eyes
Tuesday marked the first off-day of spring training, marking a perfect time to take stock of what’s happened in the fist two ...