Rival MLB Manager 'Very Shocked' By Red Sox Firing Alex Cora

TL;DR

The Boston Red Sox have fired manager Alex Cora, surprising many in the MLB, including New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone. This decision follows a disappointing 10-17 start to the season, despite a recent 17-1 victory over the Baltimore Orioles.

Key points

Boston Red Sox fired manager Alex Cora
Aaron Boone was shocked by the firing
Red Sox had a 10-17 start to the season
Team won 17-1 against the Orioles before firing
Five other coaches were also let go

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Former Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora

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One of Alex Cora's peers was stunned to see the Boston Red Sox fire their skipper on Saturday.

Per Gary Phillips of the New York Daily News, New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone said he was "very shocked" to see the Red Sox part ways with Cora. Boston fired five other coaches amid a 10-17 start despite Saturday's 17-1 win over the Baltimore Orioles.

Boone doesn't believe Cora will have any trouble finding a new job.

"I have a feeling he'll do whatever he wants," Boone said. "He's a great manager, a smart, talented person that I'm sure will have a lot of opportunities available to him."

Cora and Boone began managing the Red Sox and Yankees, respectively, in 2018. Boone has a higher winning percentage (.584), but Cora led Boston to a World Series title in his first season.

Although Cora steered the Red Sox to a 2025 postseason berth with 89 wins, he won't receive the chance to remedy a rough April. The Red Sox already trail the Yankees by eight games in the American League East after getting swept with three combined runs scored in a three-game series.

Q&A

Why did the Boston Red Sox fire Alex Cora?

The Red Sox fired Alex Cora due to a poor 10-17 start to the season, despite a recent large victory.

What was Aaron Boone's reaction to Alex Cora's firing?

Aaron Boone, manager of the New York Yankees, expressed that he was 'very shocked' by the Red Sox's decision to fire Cora.

How many coaches did the Red Sox fire along with Alex Cora?

Along with Alex Cora, the Boston Red Sox fired five other coaches as part of their staff changes.