"Cora still has a job, smh" - Red Sox fans left annoyed as team announces coaching staff for 2024 amid quiet offseason

The Boston Red Sox haven't kept the same coaching staff from 2023. They finished last in the AL East, meaning changes were necessary.

The Red Sox announced that they were making a few tweaks to the staff:

• Andrew Bailey is taking over as pitching coach
• Andy Fox has moved to first base coach after being field coordinator
• Kyle Hudson has moved up to third base from first base

Alex Cora will remain the manager and is joined by Pete Fatse, Ben Rosenthal and Luis Ortiz for hitting coaching. Kevin Walker will be the bullpen coach, while the game planning coordinator is Jason Varitek. These are consistent with their roles last year.

That has some fans upset. After a truly disappointing year, many hoped to see major changes to the coaching staff. The roster isn't going to change all that much, given the current market, but some fans had hoped for changes in management. That includes the removal of Cora, which didn't happen.

One tweeted:

"Cora still has a job, smh"

Here are some of the top reactions on X:

Cora led the team to a World Series victory after coming over from the Houston Astros, but the recent run has not been one overflowing with success. It remains to be seen how short his leash is, but he's back for 2024 for now.

---

Red Sox have struggled of late under Alex Cora

Alex Cora is returning as manager

The Boston Red Sox are one of the most prominent teams in baseball despite a tendency to spend as if they're not. That, combined with perceived poor leadership, has the team struggling to field a competitive team in the extra-tight American League East.

Alex Cora has been their manager for some time and has earned the right to stick around through the lean years. Fans may not like that, but they will have to wait until at least some time during the season to see if the team is going to move on.