The Cincinnati Reds got their high-profile, big-time manager in Terry Francona. Now they've got to give him a big-time roster.

CINCINNATI — Sitting in seat 27 C, Cincinnati Reds general manager Brad Meador had his notes strewn across the small seatback table on his flight to Tucson, Ariz. last Tuesday night.

Cincinnati Reds Manager Terry Francona's opening statement checked all the boxes in his introductory press conference.