Pedro Martinez Sounds Off on Red Sox Firing Alex Cora
The Boston Red Sox fired manager Alex Cora after a 10-17 start to the season, despite his prior success and a contract extension worth over $21 million. MLB legend Pedro Martinez commented that Cora was held accountable due to Boston's high expectations, calling it part of the 'curse of the East.' Chad Tracy has taken over as interim manager, and Cora reportedly declined a managerial offer from the Philadelphia Phillies to focus on family.
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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.While it's somewhat uncommon to fire a manager in the month of April, the Boston Red Sox did not hesitate over the weekend when they decided to part ways with Alex Cora on Saturday evening. Cora had the Red Sox off to a very slow 10-17 start to the season and currently in his eighth year with the organization, while also being in the second of a three-year extension worth over $21 million. Unless Cora accepts another managerial job around the league, the Red Sox are obligated to pay him around $10 million over the next year and a half until; his contract is off the books.
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