Terry Francona, ABS and Reds

Terry Francona asks Reds veterans not to use ABS challenges
Reds manager Terry Francona plans to opt out of elective participation in the Automated Ball-Strike Challenge trial during spring training, but is willing to let Cincinnati's minor-league players accustomed to the procedure use challenges.
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.
Terry Francona Explains Why Reds Will Opt Out of MLB's ABS System Testing
Several of the Reds minor leaguers have prior experience with the ABS challenge system, which, along with full ABS (all balls and strikes automated) was tested at the Double and Triple-A levels in '23 and '24. By the end of '24, full ABS was dropped in favor of the happy middle ground, the ABS challenge system.
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.
Reds manager Terry Francona has been anxious for about 10 days. Here's why
GOODYEAR, Arizona − Terry Francona is anxious, and the anxiety's been building for about 10 days. "I'll feel better when tomorrow's done," Francona said. "I'm excited, but I'll feel better."
Terry Francona settling into first spring training as Reds skipper
On the eve of the first full team workout of the spring, new Reds skipper Terry Francona with WLWT's Charlie Clifford about what he's looking forward to from three of Cincinnati's stars in 2025.
Reds manager asks veterans to pass on ABS challenges
Reds manager Terry Francona plans to opt out of elective participation in the Automated Ball-Strike Challenge trial during spring training, but is willing to let Cincinnati's minor-league players accu
How, where to watch manager Terry Francona’s Cincinnati Reds debut in spring training
Terry Francona came out of a one-year retirement to take the managerial reins of the Cincinnati Reds this season.
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New setting, same outlook as Francona begins 24th spring as a skipper
One by one on Tuesday, amid taking their physicals, Reds pitchers and catchers went inside Terry Francona's office at the ...
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.
After a year off, Terry Francona is physically in a good place and wants to stay that way
The new Reds skipper underwent three surgeries after leaving the Guardians in 2023, adding to an estimated 45 in his lifetime ...
Live updates: Reds announce 2025 broadcast team, spring training TV schedule
On the eve of Cactus League play kicking off, a newsier Friday is expected at the Reds Player Development Complex.