Francona Stepping Down

[Derek]

Also it's entirely possible that Sandy didn't like the job of interim manager.
Anyway, hope Tito is able to get his health in check and be back with us in 2022. Him and John Adams both.

I am kind of surprised that Sarbaugh is sliding to bench coach instead of Sandy considering Sandy has filled that role before, and 3B coach seems like a tougher spot to transition a new guy into midseason.

 

[2 For The Brew]

Sad news, I hope Tito gets better for his own sake. Came so close in 2016.

 

[MadThinker88]

I am kind of surprised that Sarbaugh is sliding to bench coach instead of Sandy considering Sandy has filled that role before, and 3B coach seems like a tougher spot to transition a new guy into midseason.

Sarbaugh served as Alomar's bench coach last season & has winning experience as a minor league manager (9 seasons, no yrs with a losing record).
Many fans overlook him as a manager candidate but I suspect he has more potential as a manager then people realize..

Year Age Tm Lg Lev Aff G W L W-L%
2004 37 Mahoning Valley NYPL A- CLE 76 42 34 .553
2005 38 Lake County SAL LA CLE 138 72 66 .522
2006 39 Kinston CARL A+ CLE 139 85 54 .612
2007 40 Kinston CARL A+ CLE 139 87 52 .626
2008 41 Akron EL AA CLE 142 80 62 .563
2009 42 Akron EL AA CLE 142 89 53 .627
2010 43 Columbus IL AAA CLE 144 79 65 .549
2011 44 Columbus IL AAA CLE 144 88 56 .611
2012 45 Columbus IL AAA CLE 144 75 69 .521

9 Seasons 1208 697 511 .577
AAA (3 seasons) 432 242 190 .560
AA (2 seasons) 284 169 115 .595
A+ (2 seasons) 278 172 106 .619
A (1 season) 138 72 66 .522
A- (1 season)76 42 34 .553

 

[Derek]

Sarbaugh served as Alomar's bench coach last season & has winning experience as a minor league manager (9 seasons, no yrs with a losing record).
Many fans overlook him as a manager candidate but I suspect he has more potential as a manager then people realize..

Year Age Tm Lg Lev Aff G W L W-L%
2004 37 Mahoning Valley NYPL A- CLE 76 42 34 .553
2005 38 Lake County SAL LA CLE 138 72 66 .522
2006 39 Kinston CARL A+ CLE 139 85 54 .612
2007 40 Kinston CARL A+ CLE 139 87 52 .626
2008 41 Akron EL AA CLE 142 80 62 .563
2009 42 Akron EL AA CLE 142 89 53 .627
2010 43 Columbus IL AAA CLE 144 79 65 .549
2011 44 Columbus IL AAA CLE 144 88 56 .611
2012 45 Columbus IL AAA CLE 144 75 69 .521

9 Seasons 1208 697 511 .577
AAA (3 seasons) 432 242 190 .560
AA (2 seasons) 284 169 115 .595
A+ (2 seasons) 278 172 106 .619
A (1 season) 138 72 66 .522
A- (1 season)76 42 34 .553

I know Sarbaugh's track record, but I thought he remained 3B coach last season?

He'd actually be my choice to take over if Tito were to make this absence permanent.

 

[Mott the Hoople]

Get well Tito.
All my life I never thought a manager made much difference.
Even Mike Hargrove, who had the best roster, I felt just filled out the lineup card.
But when Tito came here, I noticed a difference immediately. Tito was almost the 10th man. He was part of the game.

He will be the last Cleveland Indian inducted in The Baseball Hall of Fame.
I will be there on that day.

 

[sportscoach]

I know Sarbaugh's track record, but I thought he remained 3B coach last season?

He'd actually be my choice to take over if Tito were to make this absence permanent.

He was originally the 3rd but got switched to the bench coach later...

 

[LL3]

Tito must be in a tremendous amount of pain…he looks it, even as he comes out of the dugout. I know we all wish him a thorough and speedy recovery…certainly hope he comes back if he has that desire.

This news, along with the Cesar trade makes for a different vibe to be sure…hopeful it is still a productive final few months...still have high hopes for the near future.

 

[Alabuckeye]

Does Tito get credit for the wins the rest of the season?
I guess I’m asking if Tito drops out for the rest of the year weeks ago if we’d not gone on a long losing streak and he’d passed Grover earlier

 

[mopete12]

Does Tito get credit for the wins the rest of the season?
I guess I’m asking if Tito drops out for the rest of the year weeks ago if we’d not gone on a long losing streak and he’d passed Grover earlier

I think he does, so it’s going to be awkward when he passes Grover in a week or two. Pretty sure he got the wins last year when Alomar was the acting manager.

 

[Coyote]

I think he does, so it’s going to be awkward when he passes Grover in a week or two. Pretty sure he got the wins last year when Alomar was the acting manager.

I believe you're right. I think he got credit for the win the other night.

Best wishes to Tito. Hoping for a solid off-season recovery and to see him back next year.

 

[CATS44]

I had hip replacement many many years ago. I agree with everybody who wished they had done it earlier.

I can't address any of the other very real health concerns Tito has, but the new hip will change his outlook on mobility.

 

[Alabuckeye]

Word on WTAM last night was that Tito will have hip replacement on Monday. In 5 or so weeks, they are going to put a rod in his leg.......dude is in horrible shape it sounds like.

 

[Lee]

Word on WTAM last night was that Tito will have hip replacement on Monday. In 5 or so weeks, they are going to put a rod in his leg.......dude is in horrible shape it sounds like.

His frame is in bad shape, my dad had hip replacement 15 years ago. I rather have bone issues like hip and leg, than heart or lung issues.

He can recover a decent amount with a replaced hip and leg, once you your mind, heart, lungs, ect go, its the beginning of the end.

But you dont take a leave of absence from a job you love as much as Francona loves managing if you arent in bad shape.

 

[33Y0]

 

[mopete12]

Interesting.