In recent months, every time Alex Cora was asked what he was going to do once his contract expired at the end of the 2024 season, he refused to answer.
After all, the manager, who is expected to leave for a team that puts more effort into winning than the Red Sox, does not want the year 2024 to revolve around the theme of his contract.
But whether he likes it or not, that's what will happen.
Today was no exception. The manager said he didn't want to talk about it, as he puts his efforts into focusing on winning baseball games.
He also admitted that this year, he feels more ready to work. In terms of health and energy level, he admits that in 2023, it was not up to par.
But here, he is in good shape.
But even if he doesn't want to talk about it too much, he won't really have the choice to deal with this reality and open up a little.
This is what he did (a little) by saying he was grateful to the Red Sox, who gave him a chance in 2017… but also in 2020, after his suspension.
He didn't believe he would be back so quickly and is grateful to Boston for the chance.
He also says his family likes Boston.
But the fact remains that he also reminded us of something important: as he has already said, he does not want to be a manager for life.
He doesn't want to do this for another 10 years.
It's important to mention that the club that hires him next year (whether it's the Sox or not) will need to know that he's not a guy who wants to stay as manager forever.
Will this affect its market?
One wonders if the man many saw as GM of the Red Sox would like to move up to the second floor of a club soon. It's possible.
Alternatively, the fact that Cora, a family man, said “there's more to life than baseball” may also be a sign that he really wants to quit baseball one day. To be continued, therefore.
- Starting tomorrow, the 60-day injured list will be available.
- Mookie Betts wants to perform in the playoffs.
