By Humberto Viera
Alex Cora’s time with the Red Sox came to an abrupt end after he was fired last week along with much of his coaching staff. In that sense, the Puerto Rican made it clear that he feels the relief of someone who abandons a ship that began to take on water a long time ago.
Hours after her departure, Cora sent messages to nearby journalists with a revealing phrase: “I’m happy.” On their social networks, He was seen dining and smiling with his work team, and this week he formally declined the job as manager of the Philadelphia Phillies, citing his desire to be a “full-time father.”
As reported by Masslive, Cora sent an email to the entire Red Sox organization (from the front office to the operating staff) thanking him for almost a decade of experience in Boston.
“Don’t take the Fenway experience for granted“Your workplace is the best in the world,” Cora wrote, emphasizing the magic of the historic park that he knew as a player in 2007 and as a strategist in 2018.
Cora admitted to being disappointed for not “finishing the job,” but said he respected the new direction of the franchise, thanking him for the respect with which he was treated.
The manager’s departure appears to be the final consequence of a series of questionable decisions by Chief Baseball Officer Craig Breslow and owner John Henry. After a surprising playoff run in 2025, the team fell apart due to a preseason marked by inaction and strategic errors
Alex Cora not only led the team; It was part of his identity. He lived through the glories of 2007 and 2018, and his connection with the city and the fans was undeniable.
The void that Cora leaves on the bench will be difficult to fill, especially since the fans now point directly towards Breslow and Henry as the real people responsible for the crisis in Massachusetts.
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