Alex Cora Turned Down Another MLB Job Days After Red Sox Firing
Alex Cora was recently fired by the Boston Red Sox after eight seasons with the team. Following his dismissal, he turned down an offer to manage the Philadelphia Phillies, opting instead to spend more time with his family. Cora is still under contract with the Red Sox and may consider future managerial opportunities later on.
- ▪Alex Cora was fired by the Boston Red Sox after eight seasons.
- ▪He declined the managerial position offered by the Philadelphia Phillies.
- ▪Cora has chosen to prioritize family time over returning to baseball immediately.
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By Cole SullivanShareNewsweek is a Trust Project memberSee more of our trusted coverage when you search.Prefer Newsweek on Googleto see more of our trusted coverage when you search.On Saturday evening, the Boston Red Sox made the decision to fire manager Alex Cora, who was in his eighth season with the franchise and in the second year of a three-year extension worth just over $21 million.As a result, and assuming Cora does not accept another managerial position in MLB, Boston would remain on the hook for roughly $10 million-plus over the next year and a half.However, Cora’s name has already surfaced in early managerial speculation.
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