Red Sox Legend Rips Organization Over Alex Cora Firing
The Boston Red Sox fired manager Alex Cora during his eighth season after a 10–17 start to the 2024 season, sparking controversy within the organization. Former Red Sox pitcher Josh Beckett is reportedly the source of a viral quote criticizing the decision as superficial. The team's struggles appear to stem from broader front-office decisions, particularly in roster management, rather than Cora's leadership alone.
- ▪Alex Cora was fired by the Red Sox during his eighth season after a 10–17 start to the 2024 season.
- ▪Josh Beckett, a 2007 World Series champion with Boston, is alleged to have made a critical comment about the organization's decision to fire Cora.
- ▪The Red Sox have made several questionable roster moves, including trading Rafael Devers and losing Alex Bregman in free agency.
- ▪Much of the responsibility for the team's direction falls on general manager Craig Breslow, not Alex Cora.
- ▪Boston is seven games below .500 and in last place in the AL East, contributing to the decision to make a managerial change.
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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.The Boston Red Sox made the surprising decision about a week ago to fire manager Alex Cora during his eighth season with the organization after a 10–17 start to the year.In the aftermath, a quote from an anonymous Red Sox player went viral, criticizing the move and suggesting the team was scapegoating Cora for deeper internal issues.
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