Angry Red Sox players blast front office’s purge of Alex Cora, multiple coaches
The New York Times • • general
Key Points:
- Boston Red Sox players expressed frustration and confusion following the firing of manager Alex Cora and the brief pregame message from chief baseball officer Craig Breslow.
- Veteran shortstop Trevor Story criticized the decision, calling Cora and other fired coaches "some of the best in the world," and said the clubhouse was not consulted beforehand.
- Players described the clubhouse atmosphere as shocked but showed confidence in new manager Chad Tracy and the player group, though Story questioned the franchise's direction.
- The pregame meeting was brief, with Breslow and Tracy speaking for only a few minutes, while team president Sam Kennedy and owner John Henry remained silent.
- Younger players, like Roman Anthony, appeared uncertain and deferred to veterans for details, highlighting the emotional impact of the sudden changes.
