Alex Cora Sends Farewell Message Days After Being Fired by Red Sox
The Boston Red Sox fired manager Alex Cora after a 10-17 start to the season, with owner John Henry and GM Craig Breslow making the decision. Interim manager Chad Tracy has led the team to a 2-0 start since the change. Cora later released a farewell message expressing gratitude to Boston and Red Sox fans. The organization also dismissed most of Cora’s coaching staff, signaling a broader shift in direction.
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By Cole SullivanShareNewsweek is a Trust Project memberSee more of our trusted coverage when you search.Prefer Newsweek on Googleto see more of our trusted coverage when you search.The Boston Red Sox made the decision over the weekend to fire manager Alex Cora, who was in his eighth season with the organization, after a 10-17 start.The move was ultimately made by owner John Henry and general manager Craig Breslow. The team is now 2-0 under interim manager Chad Tracy, who previously led the club’s Triple-A affiliate in Worcester.Since the firing, Cora remained relatively quiet publicly, but on Tuesday morning he shared a farewell message to the city of Boston and its fan base.“Boston, we will miss you,” Cora wrote. “Gracias for making us part of you.
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