Indians to Hire Terry Francona as Manager, Announcement on Monday

Indians Now a Family Affair for Franconas

Terry and Tito Francona met the Cleveland press yesterday. Both of them were there because Terry was named the manager of the Indians. In many ways, it was more than a press conference - it was a homecoming. Reaction from around the league.

Press Conference Scheduled for 11 AM, Chat Here

The press conference announcing Terry Francona as the Indians' next manager will be held this morning (Monday) at 11 AM

Some Thoughts on Francona and the Indians

It's been a few hours since the Indians have formally announced that they've hired Terry Francona as their new manager. I still don't quite believe it, but there are some personal connections that made this otherwise impossible acquisition possible.

Indians Make it Official

The Indians have made it official; Terry Francona will be next manager. The formal annoucement will be made Monday so as not to conflict with the postseason.

Hoynes: Indians, Francona Close to Signing Deal

Paul Hoynes reports that the Indians and Francona are negotiating his contract, and it's looking like it will be four years:

Rosenthal: Francona the Manager, Announcement Mon.

According to Ken Rosenthal, the Indians have decided on Terry Francona as their next manager.

The Case for Hiring Terry Francona

Today, the Indians will interview the most qualified candidate for their vacant managerial position, Terry Francona.

Chris Perez Turns Basball Analyst, Blames Acta

Chris Perez couldn't hold back until the end of the season. And really, did you think that he'd keep silent after Manny Acta was fired?

Albert Belle Wants Managerial Interview

Albert Belle Announces Himself as a Candidate For Indians Job

Alomar to Interview Thursday, Francona Friday

It certainly looks like it's a two-horse race, as the Indians will be interviewing Sandy Alomar and Terry Francona later this week, and nobody else it appears

Terry Francona to Interview with the Indians

Paul Hoynes talked with Terry Francona this past weekend, and the former Boston manager is very interested in the position.

Gammons: Mutual Interest Between Indians/Francona

Roundup and Summary of Today's Events

A broad roundup of the events of today, interspersed with some thoughts on the direction of the club right now. You get the feeling the Acta firing is only the tip of the iceberg, though it appears that the people making the front office decisions wi

First Impressions on Acta's Firing

I'm not shocked that Manny Acta was fired, and that's based on just the performance on the field. When a club is so bad over the course of three months, the manager's usually the first guy to get the blame.

Press Conference at 4:15 PM

Watch the conference live at cleveland.com

Antonetti, Shapiro to Stay

Chris Antonetti and Mark Shapiro will remain in their positions for the 2013 season, according to Paul Hoynes.

Acta Fired, Alomar Named Interim Manager

Manny Acta fired as Indians manager; Sandy Alomar named Interim Manager.