Alex Cora: MLB Team 'Confident' Manager Will be Persuaded to Join
Summary
The Boston Red Sox fired their manager, Alex Cora, after a slow start to the season. The Philadelphia Phillies want Cora to be their manager in 2027 and believe they can convince him to join, competing with other teams like the Houston Astros and New York Mets.Key Facts
- Alex Cora was fired by the Boston Red Sox after starting the season with 10 wins and 17 losses.
- Some players on the Red Sox disagreed with the decision to fire Cora.
- The Philadelphia Phillies contacted Cora but he declined, choosing to spend time with his family.
- The Phillies recently fired their manager Rob Thomson and named Don Mattingly as temporary manager.
- Phillies president Dave Dombrowski has a close relationship with Cora from their time with Boston.
- The Phillies believe they can hire Cora for the 2027 season.
- Other teams interested in Cora include the Houston Astros and New York Mets.
- Cora previously won the 2017 World Series with the Houston Astros as a bench coach.
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