MLB Analyst Reveals Silver Linings For Alex Cora After Shocking Dismissal From Red Sox

Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora

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Mark DeRosa played 16 seasons in the Major Leagues and just managed Team USA in the 2026 World Baseball Classic, so he knows what it's like to be a player and a manager. He also managed several Boston Red Sox players during the WBC, including Roman Anthony and Garrett Whitlock, so he has a relationship with some of them now.

Now an analyst for MLB Network, DeRosa shared his thoughts on Alex Cora's shocking dismissal on Monday's episode of "MLB Central."

"Alex Cora makes out like a bandit for me," DeRosa said. "He gets out of a potential dysfunctional situation right now. There's obviously a disconnect between the way Craig Breslow and their front office wants to run this team."

DeRosa said he still likes Boston's lineup and several of the team's recent moves, including the trade. However, he questioned the wisdom of and pivoting to given the club's offensive needs.