Yankees' Aaron Boone Reacts to Red Sox Firing Manager Alex Cora
The Boston Red Sox fired manager Alex Cora after a 10-17 start to the season, a move that surprised many, including New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone, who called Cora one of the best managers in baseball. Cora, in the second year of a three-year contract, was let go along with five coaches, and Jason Varitek declined a restructured role. The Yankees had just swept the Red Sox in Cora’s final games at Fenway Park. Despite interest from the Philadelphia Phillies, Cora has not accepted a new managerial position and plans to spend time with family.
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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.After beginning the season 10-17, the Boston Red Sox made the shocking decision to fire manager Alex Cora, who was in the early stages of his eighth season with the organization.Cora was in the second year of a three-year extension, and unless he accepts another managerial role elsewhere in the league, Boston will remain responsible for the remainder of his contract, valued at roughly another year and a half of salary.The move has already drawn reactions across the league, including from AL East rival and New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone.“So, yeah, I was in my office in Houston… a couple of our coaches had…
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