With 2,033 career wins, Francona is currently 12th in MLB history. A 93-win season would vault him into the top ten, and another World Series title would tie him with legends like Tony La Russa and John McGraw.
He also sits fifth all-time in playoff appearances (12) and needs one more to tie Dusty Baker for fourth. The veteran manager looks to guide the Reds back to October baseball and continue his legendary résumé.