Alex Cora Turned Down Another MLB Job Days After Red Sox Firing
Summary
Alex Cora was fired as the Boston Red Sox manager but was offered the managerial job for the Philadelphia Phillies. He declined the offer to focus on spending time with his family and is expected to stay off the field while still being paid by the Red Sox.Key Facts
- Alex Cora was the Boston Red Sox manager for eight seasons.
- He was in the second year of a three-year contract worth over $21 million when he was fired.
- The Red Sox will still owe Cora over $10 million even if he does not work for another team.
- The Philadelphia Phillies offered Cora their managerial job after firing Rob Thomson.
- Cora declined the Phillies' offer to spend more time with his family.
- Don Mattingly is now the interim manager of the Phillies.
- Cora is considered one of the more respected managers in baseball.
- It is unclear if Cora will return to managing this season or in the future.
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