Red Sox Insider Reveals Chad Tracy's Most Valuable Skill
TL;DR
Chad Tracy has stabilized the Boston Red Sox after taking over as interim manager, leading the team to a 7-6 record. His most valuable skill has been revealed by insiders.
Key points
- Chad Tracy replaced Alex Cora as interim manager
- Red Sox were 10-17 before Tracy's arrival
- Tracy led the team to a 7-6 record since taking over
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Boston Red Sox interim manager Chad Tracy
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When Chad Tracy arrived from Worcester to replace Alex Cora in late April, the Boston Red Sox were a mess. They were 10-17 and mired in one of the worst starts in franchise history, scuffling at the plate, in the field and on the mound.
Tracy immediately steadied the ship, leading the Red Sox to back-to-back wins in his first two games in the dugout. They're no longer taking on water and have since stabilized, going 7-6 under his watch.
It's been an impressive start for Boston's interim manager, who had no prior Major League managing experience. While things were chaotic when he arrived, he's managed to quickly get the situation under control and settle the Red Sox down.
"The all but unknown Tracy has brought calm to the chaos," veteran sportswriter Steve Buckley wrote for The Athletic on Monday (subscription required). "So relaxed is Tracy’s demeanor, so confident and clear are his answers to nonstop questions about the starting rotation, batting orders and the status of injured Sox stars Garrett Crochet and Roman Anthony, that you’d think he’s been running the big club for years."
Willson Contreras recently described a "looseness" in Boston's clubhouse under Tracy, and it's easy to see why. Teams often follow the lead of their manager, especially young ones like the Red Sox, so Tracy's calm and relaxed demeanor appears to be rubbing off on them.
It probably helps that Tracy managed many of his players in Worcester and already has a built-in relationship with them. Just ask Marcelo Mayer.
Tracy is only 45, so he seems to have a long, bright managerial future ahead of him, either with Boston or somewhere else.
"If the early vibes offer any clues, there absolutely will be a permanent managerial job for Tracy. If not with the Red Sox, then somebody else," Buckley concluded.
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Q&A
What is Chad Tracy's most valuable skill as interim manager of the Red Sox?
Chad Tracy's most valuable skill has been identified by insiders, though specific details are not provided in the excerpt.
How did Chad Tracy perform in his first games as Red Sox manager?
Chad Tracy led the Red Sox to back-to-back wins in his first two games, helping the team stabilize after a poor start.
What was the Red Sox's record before Chad Tracy became interim manager?
Before Chad Tracy took over, the Red Sox had a record of 10-17, marking one of the worst starts in franchise history.
