'It was a big shocker:' Red Sox players begin to process Alex Cora's firing as front office tries to turn the page
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Key Points:
- Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora was unexpectedly fired on Saturday, along with five members of his coaching staff, despite being under contract through 2027 and the team’s disappointing 10-17 start to the season.
- The decision, communicated by chief baseball officer Craig Breslow and team president Sam Kennedy, shocked players who expressed disbelief and dissatisfaction with the explanation given for the firing.
- Breslow and Kennedy framed the move as a positive step to give interim manager Chad Tracy more time to turn the team around, while owner John Henry remained notably silent and absent from public commentary.
- The firing follows previous internal turmoil under Henry’s leadership, including the recent dismissal of top baseball executive Chaim Bloom, raising concerns about organizational stability and accountability.
- Despite the turmoil, the team won their game against the Orioles on Sunday, but players acknowledged a period of emotional adjustment as they process the loss of their popular manager.
