Lou Piniella is named to replace Pete Rose as manager of the Cincinnati Reds.
On November 3, 1989, Lou Piniella is named to replace Pete Rose as manager of the Cincinnati Reds. Rose was banned from baseball for his gambling activities while managing the team. In his first season in Cincinnati, Piniella will guide the Reds to the World Series title. CINCINNATI – Piniella REDS HAVE TALENT…