Josh Beckett confirms viral comment on Alex Cora firing
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Updated · New York Post · May 1
Josh Beckett confirms viral comment on Alex Cora firing
2 articles · Updated · New York Post · May 1
On Rob Bradford's podcast, the former Red Sox pitcher said he made the crude analogy that spread on X after Boston dismissed Cora on 25 April.
Beckett, Cora's former teammate on Boston's 2007 World Series team, said Cora was the right manager to steady the club despite its 12-19 start and last place in the AL East.
Chad Tracy is interim manager after Cora's exit, while fan anger has also targeted chief baseball officer Craig Breslow and owner John Henry with a protest banner over Fenway Park.
With fan protests and a 'dysfunctional' label, is executive Craig Breslow the next to be fired by the Red Sox?
Was firing Alex Cora just changing the shirt on a team whose real problems lie with the front office?
After turning down the Phillies for family, where will World Series winner Alex Cora manage in 2027?