Cleveland Indians: Four burning questions heading into the offseason

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CLEVELAND, OH – SEPTEMBER 23: Acting manager Sandy Alomar #15 of the Cleveland Indians watches during the first inning against the Chicago White Sox at Progressive Field on September 23, 2020 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Ron Schwane/Getty Images) /

Who is the manager in 2021?

If Terry Francona is back to full health, he will be the manager once again in 2021. However, that is turning into a bigger question as time goes on. While Francona was around the team throughout the season, he was rarely able to be his full self.

Should these issues continue leading into the 2021 season, then there may be a managerial change coming to Cleveland, permanently. Don’t get me wrong, Francona is the best option for the Indians, but if he can’t return, the Tribe are still in good hands with Sandy Alomar.

Alomar held the reigns in Cleveland for majority of the 2020 season and while he had some bumps and learning experiences, the team overall didn’t miss a beat. Alomar was able to put together an impressive season at the helm of the team and made the case that he is ready for his opportunity when the time comes.

Whether it is Terry Francona or Sandy Alomar as the manager in 2021, the Cleveland Indians will be in good hands. Both have proven to be fit to be the team’s manager. While Francona has the experience, Alomar has been learning from Francona for years now and will be able to fill the shoes left behind.

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