Updated: September 25, 2009, 1:23 AM ET
Ex-Reds star to helm Florida winter team
LEESBURG, Fla. -- Former Cincinnati Reds star George Foster has been picked to manage the Lake County Black Bears of the new Florida Winter Baseball League.
The 1977 NL MVP will be managing in a four-team circuit for players from the minors and independent leagues. Ken Griffey Sr., his former Reds teammate, is the league's commissioner.
Foster says he loves teaching baseball and is excited to work with the young players. The league announced the move on Thursday.
The league also includes the Miami Diamantes, Space Coast Surge and the Seminole County Naturals. Its season runs from Oct. 30 through Jan. 24.
Copyright 2009 by The Associated Press
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