Yankees' Aaron Boone Reacts to Red Sox Firing Manager Alex Cora
Summary
The Boston Red Sox fired their manager, Alex Cora, after starting the season with 10 wins and 17 losses. The team also let go of five coaches, and Yankees manager Aaron Boone called the decision surprising, praising Cora as one of the best managers. Cora declined a managerial offer from the Philadelphia Phillies to take time off with his family.Key Facts
- Alex Cora was fired by the Boston Red Sox after a 10-17 start to the season.
- Cora was in the second year of a three-year contract extension with the team.
- The Red Sox also dismissed five of Cora’s coaching staff members.
- Former catcher Jason Varitek, part of Cora’s staff, declined a reassigned role and left the organization.
- Yankees manager Aaron Boone described Cora’s firing as “stunning” and called him one of the best managers in baseball.
- The Red Sox made the decision despite winning their latest game 17-1 against the Yankees.
- Alex Cora refused a management job with the Philadelphia Phillies to spend time with his family.
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