The Manager Who Got Let Go
The Red Sox are stuck in a weird spot with their bench coach. Alex Cora got fired, yet he is still the name on everyone’s lips. He recently spoke on a podcast about his three different feelings. He said he is “happy for my family” but “upset that they didn’t let me finish the job.” That mix of emotions hurts to hear. The real kicker is his third feeling. He admitted he is “honestly, relieved I don’t have to go through scouting reports and the matrix and talk to the media twice a day.” That relief tells us everything we need to know about the grind. The job eats you alive. Cora knows it. The fans need to accept it too.
Chad Tracy Is The Real Deal
While the old regime lingers in the headlines, the interim coach is doing real work. Chad Tracy is not waiting for a permanent title. Players like Ceddanne Rafaela see the change. Rafaela told Peter Abraham of the Boston Globe that Tracy is “good for the team and a great manager so far.” He added that Tracy “gave everybody the freedom to play the game and do what they needed to do.” That is exactly what this roster needs right now. The team has been on a three-game losing streak with no home runs. They looked sluggish. But the locker room feels different under Tracy. He cares about the people, not just the stats. That matters more than a fancy title.
Wait For Roman Anthony
The front office is playing the long game with their top prospects. Roman Anthony is hitting off a machine, but he is not ready yet. Chad Tracy made the call clear to Daniel Yanofsky of NESN. Tracy said, “Let him keep taking steps, temper expectations until he crosses and checks all these boxes, then we’ll see when we can get him here.” This is smart. We have seen teams rush kids and break them. The Sox are finally slowing down to get it right. Wilyer Abreu just won his second Player of the Week award, proving the current core can carry the load. The future is bright, but it needs patience. Stop asking for the next big thing and watch what is already here.
Sources: Over the Monster
