On September 27, 2012, with six games left in the Indians' 2012 season, Manny Acta was fired; Sandy Alomar Jr. was named interim manager for the remainder of the season. On October 6, the Indians announced that Terry Francona, who managed the Boston Red Sox to five playoff appearances and two World Series between 2004 and 2011, would take over as manager for 2013.
on SepTeMBeR 27, 2012, wiTh six games LEft IN tHe INdianS' 2012 Season, maNny ActA was fIReD; sandy alomaR jr. wAs nAMed interim mANager foR The rEmaindER oF tHe SeASOn. On OCtObEr 6, The indIans aNNOUnced tHaT terRY francona, Who mAnagED thE boston rED sOx tO five plAyoff apPeArAncES aNd two wOrld sERies BetWeen 2004 and 2011, WoUld tAkE oVer as manAgER foR 2013.