General manager Craig Breslow addressed the team for two minutes after firing Cora and five coaches, but players were not allowed to ask questions and found the explanation unsatisfactory.
Owner John Henry and president Sam Kennedy did not speak to players, while interim manager Chad Tracy replaces Cora. The Red Sox are 10–17, last in the AL East, and struggling offensively.
Story and teammates question the franchise's direction, noting key coaches were not given a fair chance. The front office cites a need for a fresh start to revive postseason hopes after disappointing results.
What was the 'insufficient' explanation the Red Sox front office gave its players for the massive shake-up?
Did the Red Sox fire a manager, or did the new GM just assert his control over the team?
Is scapegoating coaches the answer when the front office's offseason additions have also failed to perform?
Can a Triple-A manager with no MLB experience really turn around a struggling big-league club mid-season?
With a World Series ring and a $14M payout, where will manager Alex Cora land next?