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Alex Cora and the Boston Red Sox have come a long way since 2018. During his six-year stint with the team, Cora has been through several ups and downs. His first year, leading the Red Sox to the World Series is not forgotten, and the franchise seems to be comfortable with their manager.
Cora's contract with Boston was set to end after the 2024 season. It turns out that might not be the case anymore, as he and the franchise are inching closer to a three-year contract extension. As reported by ESPN's Buster Olney, the contract is in the range of $21.75 million. If agreed to, this deal would make the Red Sox manager the second-highest-paid skipper in MLB.
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The manager will complete nine years with the team by the end of his potential three-year contract. Cora had a strong start with the franchise, but the rest of his years were not great. In his six years, he has garnered a 496-416 record and has led the Red Sox to two postseasons, including the 2018 World Series win.
The Red Sox finished last in 2022 with a 78-84 record. In 2023, they repeated the same record. While they clinched the Wild Card spot in 2021, their run was short-lived.
Alex Cora leads the Red Sox to one game behind the Wild Card spot
It's still too early to tell, but following the All-Star break, Alex Cora has led the team to one game behind the final AL Wild Card spot. With a 56-46 record, Boston is making a strong comeback this season.
The Red Sox are just one game behind the Kansas City Royals and will give it their best in the second half of the season. The competition in the AL East is tough, with the Baltimore Orioles and New York Yankees dominating the top two spots.
The Tampa Bay Rays and Toronto Blue Jays are not an issue for the team. However, they need to stay ahead of the Kansas City Royals or Minnesota Twins and hope that the Houston Astros don't emerge as a threat. The playoffs are just a sliver out of reach, but Alex Cora could work some magic and get them in the race.
