Alex Cora declined offer to manage Phillies before job given to Don Mattingly
The New York Times • • general
Key Points:
- Alex Cora declined an offer to become the Philadelphia Phillies' manager after being fired by the Boston Red Sox, choosing instead to spend the summer with his family in Puerto Rico.
- The Phillies swiftly pursued Cora following Rob Thomson's dismissal, but Cora felt accepting the job immediately after his firing would prevent him from giving his best effort.
- Cora, who led the Red Sox to the 2018 World Series title, has a strong connection with Phillies president Dave Dombrowski, suggesting he could be a candidate for the role again after the season.
- Don Mattingly was appointed as the Phillies' interim manager, but he is not expected to be a long-term solution.
- Cora is currently focusing on family, coaching his sons, and preparing for his November wedding, with no public comments aside from a farewell message to Red Sox fans on social media.
