"Red Sox Legends Pay Tribute to Terry Francona's Impact on Baseball"

Terry Francona, manager of the Cleveland Guardians, has announced that this will be his final season after 23 years on the bench. Francona, who is 64 years old, cited the physical grind of the season as the reason for his retirement. He plans to go back to Arizona, attend to his health, and decide what comes next. Francona leaves the Guardians with the most victories in franchise history and six playoff appearances in his 11 seasons. He is considered one of the greatest managers in Boston Red Sox history for leading the team to World Series championships in 2004 and 2007. Francona will be eligible for the Hall of Fame in 2027 and is expected to be elected.