Yankees' Aaron Boone Reacts to Red Sox Firing Manager Alex Cora
The Boston Red Sox have fired manager Alex Cora after a disappointing start to the season. Cora was in the early stages of a three-year extension and the team will be responsible for the remainder of his contract unless he takes another managerial position. Yankees manager Aaron Boone expressed his surprise at the decision, calling Cora one of the best managers in the sport.
- ▪The Red Sox started the season 10-17 before firing manager Alex Cora.
- ▪Cora was in the second year of a three-year contract extension.
- ▪Yankees manager Aaron Boone found the news stunning and praised Cora's managerial skills.
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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.After beginning the season 10-17, the Boston Red Sox made the shocking decision to fire manager Alex Cora, who was in the early stages of his eighth season with the organization.Cora was in the second year of a three-year extension, and unless he accepts another managerial role elsewhere in the league, Boston will remain responsible for the remainder of his contract, valued at roughly another year and a half of salary.The move has already drawn reactions across the league, including from AL East rival and New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone.Read More on MLBDodgers Get Major Scare to Star Player Before…
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