Terry Francona’s Son Lashes Out Over His Handling Of The Mickey Callaway Sexual Misconduct

Former Mets manager Mickey Callaway was placed on suspension from his current gig as L.A Angels pitching coach after a report came out that he has a long history of sexual misconduct. The alleged harassment was going on when Callaway was working under Terry Francona as the Cleveland Indians pitching coach.

In a report done by The Athletic, the details of a long history of inappropriate comments and ‘lewd’ behavior was documented.

Terry Francona’s son, Nick, read the report. He then released a statement condemning everyone involved in allowing Callaway to get away with his creepy behavior. Nick Francona even recognized that his father was part of the problem.

“I confronted my father this morning and it is clear that he simply doesn’t get it,” Nick Francona said in a statement. “I am hesitant to get into the personal details of my family situation, but my father and I do not have a particularly close relationship, largely as a result of disagreements about his conduct, some of which has been reported over the years, some of which has not.”

This isn’t easy, but it needs to be said. Here is my statement: https://t.co/g90fYnptH6 pic.twitter.com/hAR8tc02Zz

— Nick Francona (@NickFrancona) March 2, 2021

Terry Francona was asked about his son’s statement on Tuesday. He called Nick’s comments ‘hurtful’.

Terry Francona on @NickFrancona's tweet: "I love all my kids unconditionally… That's a very difficult thing to see. To deal with it publicly is hurtful." #Indians

— Hayden Grove (@H_Grove) March 2, 2021

Nick Francona would respond to his dad’s comment.

Well, he should’ve dealt with it privately then. That’s on him. I tried. https://t.co/GSqpgEO4DS

— Nick Francona (@NickFrancona) March 2, 2021

Sideaction’s Latest:

• Gronk Goes to Disney World is the Most Clickable Headline of the Year
• Tom Brady is a Fanatic About Winning; Leonard Fournette Has Proof
• Mariota Reclamation Project in New England? Patriots Reportedly Eyeballing Quarterback
• Super Bowl Streaker Bet on Super Bowl Streaking
• Two Teams Reportedly Interested in Carson Wentz Trade
• Bronny James Reveals Torn Meniscus Diagnosis
• Courtside Karen in LeBron James Incident Apologizes via Instagram
• What Was Actually Said in LeBron James vs Courtside Karen Incident

Without delving into the Francona family dynamic, I think it’s safe to say that we need better from Terry Francona. Look, I don’t know anything about why him and his son aren’t close. But this isn’t about that. We shouldn’t make it about that. This is about why Mickey Callaway was enabled to get away with sexual misconduct for so many years before finally being reprimanded. That’s the story.

Terry Francona was a part of a system that made Callaway feel that he was invincible. It’s time he owns that, and vows to be better in the future.

Welcome to the game outside the game! Follow us on our Sideaction Twitter handle, Instagram, and Facebook for the latest on sports and pop culture news across the web!