Francona Isn't the Problem

The Reds are in freefall, stumbling to a 1-6 start in June and sitting at 31-34 — but don’t blame Terry Francona just yet. The team’s woes run deeper than management; it’s a talent gap, not a coaching crisis. Remember: just eight months ago, Francona led them to a playoff run — their first since 2020. Losing Elly De La Cruz stings, but the team was blowing leads even with him healthy. Injuries to key players like Pagan, Hayes, and Williamson didn’t derail the offense — they just exposed a roster that lacks true star power. It’s time to direct frustration at the front office, not the manager — because building a contender is the real challenge now. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/58888900bd82dff9