About this episode
Tom Caron and Alex Speier welcome former Red Sox manager Terry Francona for an insightful discussion about his journey in baseball. Francona reflects on his decision to return to managing, sharing how taking a year off rejuvenated him. He opens up about feeling like he let people down when he retired and what drives him now as he leads the Reds. Terry shares his thoughts on the impact of the 2004 documentary, his comfortable clubhouse atmosphere, and how his experiences over the past two decades have shaped him. He recounts the challenges of coming to Boston, including managing the weight of the city's history and keeping pace with Theo Epstein. Francona also discusses pivotal moments from the 2004 season, including the trade deadline moves and Game 3 against the Yankees, where Tim Wakefield made significant sacrifices for the team. He reflects on the influence of key players like Keith Foulke and Derek Lowe, as well as the evolution of David Ortiz's expectations. With candid anecdotes about managing the pressures of Boston, relationships with players like Kevin Cash, and the surprising journeys of former players now in managerial roles, this episode is a must-listen for Red Sox fans. Don't miss this engaging conversation featuring Tom Caron and Alex Speier on 310 To Left! GET NESN 360: https://nesn.com/download-the-nesn-app/ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/NESN Twitter: https://twitter.com/NESN Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NESN/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nesn TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nesn Twitch: https://twitch.tv/nesn/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices