After a 10-17 start to the MLB season, the Boston Red Sox made the decision to fire manager Alex Cora, who was in his eighth season with the organization.
Cora was also in the second year of a three-year extension he signed prior to last season, meaning Boston is still on the hook to pay him over the next year and a half — unless he takes another job during that time.
Since the move, Cora has already shared a farewell message on social media to the city of Boston. According to MassLive, he also sent a detailed email to members of the organization, which drew widespread praise on Wednesday.
“Good morning. I wanted to take a moment before heading home to thank you. Being part of this organization has meant a great deal to me — as a player and as a manager,” Cora wrote. “Like I always tell free agents, I’m glad my kids grew up here. It’s unique, special and magical.
“Thank you for treating me with respect and, most importantly, accepting me as AC. I’m grateful for this experience — it made me better. We are happy to have the time to be full-time parents, that’s the truth, but also we are disappointed that we didn’t finish the job. I respect the direction the organization is taking. A lot of talented people will help accomplish the ultimate goal — having another duck boat parade.
“Thank you for the hard work, sleepless nights, professionalism and effort to help me lead this great organization. One last thing — keep showing up every day and don’t take the Fenway experience for granted. Your workplace is the best in the world. Gracias.”
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“An important contributor to the history of this franchise. Nothing but love for AC,” a fan said.
Someone else added, “I am not crying, you are.”
Another person wrote, “Straight Class from AC. Just a great [expletive] dude.”
“Such a good guy at all times, I’ll cheer for him wherever he goes, unless it’s something nuts like NY lol,” a fan shared.
One more commented, “classy move.”
Cora helped the Red Sox win a World Series in 2018, the first Puerto Rican manager to win one in the MLB, and over the course of his coaching career in Boston complied a record of 620-541.
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