Cincinnati Reds manager Terry Francona (77) is introduced before the first inning of the MLB Opening Day game between the Cincinnati Reds and the San Francisco Giants at Great American Ball Park ...

CINCINNATI -- Terry Francona's first opening day as manager of the Cincinnati Reds started in a dentist's chair. About 12 hours later, Francona was experiencing baseball's equivalent of a root canal.

CINCINNATI — Terry Francona’s first opening day as manager of the Cincinnati Reds started in a dentist’s chair. About 12 hours later, Francona was experiencing baseball’s equivalent of a ...