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Why MLB Insider Was Blindsided By Red Sox's Shocking Alex Cora Move
TL;DR
The Boston Red Sox unexpectedly fired manager Alex Cora and much of their coaching staff, surprising many observers. This decision comes after a poor start to the season, despite Cora's recent success leading the team to the playoffs.
Key points
- Boston Red Sox fired manager Alex Cora
- Cora led the team to a playoff berth last fall
- No prior indications of Cora being on the hot seat
- Firing occurred after a poor start to the season
- Cora was in the second season of a three-year extension
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Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora
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Many people were taken by surprise when the Boston Red Soxfired Alex Cora and much of their coaching staff on Saturday.
Despite the team's poor start, there'd been no indication that Cora was on the hot seat. After all, he'd just led the Red Sox to a playoff berth last fall and had only just begun the second season of his three-year extension.
One MLB insider particularly blindsided by the news was Ken Rosenthal, who'd reported that Cora's job didn't appear to be in jeopardy in the days leading up to his dismissal.
"An early move with Alex Cora, who is in the second year of a three-year, $21.75 million contract, seems unlikely," Rosenthal wrote for The Athletic on April 20 (subscription required).
Rosenthal reiterated that stance last Thursday following Boston's miserable sweep at the hands of the New York Yankees,
Q&A
Why did the Boston Red Sox fire Alex Cora?
The Red Sox fired Alex Cora due to a poor start to the season, despite his previous success in leading the team to a playoff berth.
What was Alex Cora's contract situation with the Red Sox?
Alex Cora had just begun the second season of a three-year extension when he was fired by the Red Sox.
How did MLB insiders react to Alex Cora's firing?
Many MLB insiders were blindsided by the firing, as there had been no indications that Cora was on the hot seat.