Alex Cora “viewed as favorite” for Red Sox manager job
BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - AUGUST 20: Boston Red Sox Manager Alex Cora returns to the dugout after disputing a call during the fourth inning of the game between the Boston Red Sox and the Philadelphia Phillies at Fenway Park on August 20, 2019 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)
By Alex Barth, 985TheSportsHub.com
Alex Cora’s year-long suspension from baseball is nearing its end. Once the World Series is over, the man who led the 2018 Red Sox to a World Series title will be back on the market. Will he return to Boston?
According to MLB Network’s Jon Heyman, things are trending in that direction. Cubs coach Will Venable interviewed for Red Sox manager. Dodgers coach George Lombard and Pirates coach Don Kelly among others thought to be on their list. Alex Cora, with support of owners, players and fans, has been viewed as the favorite.
— Jon Heyman (@JonHeyman) October 22, 2020?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Etweet" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Heyman tweeted Thursday morning that “Alex Cora, with the support of [Red Sox] owners, players, and fans, has been viewed as the favorite.”
It’s worth noting that the list of “owners, players, and fans” has one glaring omission – Red Sox chief baseball officer Chaim Bloom. Bloom is the one who ultimately will be making the hire, and there has been speculation he wants somebody he is more familiar with in the spot.
Would Bloom go against the wishes of the rest of the organization for the hire? It’s certainly possible. But after months of speculation, we now know that Cora is at least firmly in the conversation to replace Ron Roenickie, who was let go in September.
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Alex Barth is a digital content producer and on-air host for 98.5 The Sports Hub. Barth grew up in the Boston area and began covering both the New England Patriots, Boston Celtics, and Boston Red Sox in 2017 before joining the Hub in 2020. He now covers all things Boston Sports for 985TheSportsHub.com as well as appearing on air. Alex writes about all New England sports, as well as college football. You can follow him across all social media platforms at @RealAlexBarth.
