Everything to know after the Boston Red Sox fired Alex Cora

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• Former Red Sox outfielder says team should have fired Craig Breslow
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A closer look at the decision

MassLive’s columnists Sean McAdam and Matt Vautour spent the night looking at Cora’s legacy and the Red Sox’ decision-making. Red Sox reporter Chris Cotillo, meanwhile, spent time at the Four Seasons Hotel Baltimore, observing and reporting.

• Red Sox’ Alex Cora went from first-year winner to survivor; Eventually, though, time ran out for him | Sean McAdam
• How Alex Cora’s last hours as Red Sox manager played out | Chris Cotillo
• Some Things I Think I Think: Now it’s time for Craig Breslow to be in the crosshairs
• Alex Cora should be relieved - The Red Sox mess is somebody else’s problem now | Matt Vautour

The next morning

Overnight, Alex Cora and the coaches took a private plane back to Massachusetts. Cora posted on social media, while the baseball world reacted to the Red Sox’ decision.

• What they’re saying nationally about Red Sox parting ways with Alex Cora
• Alex Cora posts ‘Happy!’ after Red Sox fire him; smiling Jason Varitek gives thumbs-down
• Ex-MLB GM floats Alex Cora’s ‘likely landing spot’
• How Alex Cora replied to Sam Kennedy’s email
• Hours after firing, Alex Cora reminds everyone why Mookie Betts still watches Red Sox games
• Red Sox shake up lineup in first game of post-Alex Cora era; Roman Anthony returns, batting third
• Former Red Sox player reacts to Alex Cora’s firing with NSFW analogy
• Joe Mazzulla makes heartfelt admission after Red Sox fire Alex Cora

A press conference with few answers

Craig Breslow and Sam Kennedy spoke to members of the media in Baltimore for roughly 25 minutes, explaining their rationale for the move.

• Everything Craig Breslow, Sam Kennedy said about the Red Sox firing Alex Cora
• Red Sox brass discuss interim Red Sox manager’s coaching staff after massive shakeup
• Why did the Red Sox fire Alex Cora? Sam Kennedy and Craig Breslow offer little in the way of specifics | Sean McAdam
• Red Sox say Alex Cora’s firing a Craig Breslow decision, but it was also an act of self-preservation | Chris Cotillo

Chad Tracy and his whirlwind 24 hours

Worcester Red Sox manager Chad Tracy was in the middle of a game when he received the call to come to Baltimore and take over the helm as interim manager.

Tracy’s father, Jim, was also an MLB manager and made it to Baltimore to watch his son’s major league debut.

• A father’s pride: former MLB manager Jim Tracy watches his son Chad manage (and win) his debut with the Red Sox
• Red Sox are calling Chad Tracy their ‘interim’ manager, but what does that mean?
• After years of sending players off to achieve their dreams, now it’s Chad Tracy’s turn
• Chad Tracy recounts a ‘whirlwind’ weekend: A surprise phone call, a sleepless night and first MLB win
• Red Sox reactions: Chad Tracy earns win in MLB managerial debut after two decades in minors as a player and coach
• Red Sox adjust coaching staff — and name Chad Tracy’s bench coach — two days after Alex Cora’s firing

The players react

Several players expressed either frustration with how the Red Sox delivered the news to the team — some players found out Alex Cora was fired over social media — or regret.

• Red Sox’ Trevor Story not pleased with Craig Breslow’s explanation of Alex Cora’s firing: ‘We’ll have our talk’
• Rookie: Red Sox ‘played the way AC (Alex Cora) would want us to play’
• Red Sox ace feels guilt over Alex Cora firing: ‘Ultimately, I blame myself a lot’

What’s next for Jason Varitek?

The Red Sox’ press release said that the former team captain was re-assigned. Everything that has transpired since, however, suggests he will not remain with the team.

• Is Jason Varitek still with the Red Sox? Here’s the latest
• Jason Varitek’s wife thanks Red Sox Nation after coaching shakeup

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