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.

In a surprise development, the Cincinnati Reds have hired Terry Francona as their new manager, giving him a three-year deal with a club option for a fourth. Francona, a two-time World Series champion,

The Cincinnati Reds made official the hiring of three-time Manager of the Year Terry Francona: "Terry's proven track record speaks for itself."