Alex Cora praises Red Sox, expresses disappointment that he 'didn’t finish the job' in email to organization

TL;DR

Alex Cora expressed disappointment over not finishing his job after being fired as Red Sox manager. He thanked the organization in an email, respecting their decision.

Key points

Alex Cora was fired as manager of the Boston Red Sox.
He sent an email thanking the organization after his dismissal.
Cora expressed disappointment over not finishing the job.

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Amid the fallout of the Boston Red Sox’s surprising firing of Alex Cora, there were mixed messages over how the former manager felt about the club. Cora texted reporters saying he was “happy” after the firing and shared a few images on social media that raised eyebrows.

Turns out, all of that may have been completely earnest. A few days after his firing, Cora reportedly emailed the entire Red Sox organization and thanked employees for everything, per MassLive.com

In the email, which was acquired by MassLive.com, Cora said he respected the Red Sox’s decision, and was disappointed he “didn’t finish the job.”

His full email read:

“Good morning. I wanted to take a moment before heading home to thank you. Being part of this organization has meant a great deal to me. As a player and as a manager. Like I always tell free agents, I’m glad my kids grew up here. It’s unique, special and magical.

“Thank you for treating me with respect and most importantly accept me as AC. I’m grateful for this experience, it made me better. We are happy to have the time to be full time parents, that’s the truth, but also we are disappointed that we didn’t finish the job.

“I respect the direction the organization is taking. A lot of talented people will help to accomplish the ultimate goal, having another duck boat parade. Thank you for the hard work, sleepless nights, professionalism and effort to help me lead this great organization.

Q&A

What did Alex Cora say in his email to the Red Sox organization?

In his email, Alex Cora thanked the employees and expressed disappointment that he 'didn’t finish the job.'

Why was Alex Cora fired as the Red Sox manager?

Alex Cora was fired following a disappointing start to the season, with the team holding a 10-17 record.

How did Alex Cora react to his firing from the Red Sox?

Initially, Alex Cora texted reporters that he was 'happy' after his firing, but later expressed respect for the decision in an email to the organization.