Sox to hire Alex Cora as manager

[jacksonianmarch]

https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/mlb/report-alex-cora-to-be-named-red-sox-manager-after-alcs/ar-AAtJRxV?OCID=ansmsnnews11

 

Most of you guys called this. He certainly knows the game

[moonslav59]

I like the signing, but I admit, I don't know much about AC as a manager.

 

I wish we could have kept JF as our pitching coach.

\It doesn't work that way: I know.

[notin]

Maybe he'll bring in Joey Cora to be his bench coach...

[Larry Cook]

Seems like desperate dave was locked on him from day one,

 

He needs to make sure this works.

[a700hitter]

I didn't know that you could name someone as a manger while they are still under contract during a season.

[notin]

I didn't know that you could name someone as a manger while they are still under contract during a season.

 

 

The headline says "after ALCS."

 

Seems a bit presumptuous. The Astros' season might not be over after the ALCS...

[a700hitter]

The headline says "after ALCS."

 

Seems a bit presumptuous. The Astros' season might not be over after the ALCS...

And this does not constitute tampering?

[Spudboy]

And this does not constitute tampering?

 

Houston gave the Sox permission to interview Cora.

 

Everyone knew Bill Parcells was going to the Jets when the Pats were headed to the superbowl.

 

Who gives a s***? It's a rich man's game.

[fxkatt]

The Astros have been pushing his manager candidacy for some time. And it's not like he's the manager, or a player, but a bench coach. I expect he will be officially named after the AL final, but continue in his position with the Astros during the Series.

 

Perhaps one reason for the hire is that we might foresee a trade with Miami which would most probably add more Latin players to our roster. He will also be in a position to help recruit Latin players.

[moonslav59]

Good luck, Alex.

 

I hope this board goes easy on you.

[Slasher9]

AC - your first move should be to fire buttermaker as 3rd base coach.

thank you,

TS Board

[notin]

And this does not constitute tampering?

 

No, because it's for a promotion and Houston apparently gave permission for the interview.

 

It does somewhat violate the MLB policy of not making major announcements and transactions during the playoffs, but that gets broken all the time with no repercussions...

[sk7326]

No, because it's for a promotion and Houston apparently gave permission for the interview.

 

It does somewhat violate the MLB policy of not making major announcements and transactions during the playoffs, but that gets broken all the time with no repercussions...

 

No it doesn't - the Red Sox have not made any announcement. This is a report that the Sox WILL.

 

And yeah - the Astros gave him permission to interview, it was a promotion. (the former is the key - note the Sox denied Lovullo permission to interview in 2015 iirc)

[sk7326]

Could Cora fall flat on his face? Sure.

 

But - much like Francona in 2004 ... if you were to build a profile for a perfect managerial prospect for the Red Sox, he is as good a resume as it gets.

[a700hitter]

No, because it's for a promotion and Houston apparently gave permission for the interview.

 

It does somewhat violate the MLB policy of not making major announcements and transactions during the playoffs, but that gets broken all the time with no repercussions...

It just fits the personality profile of DD that this was announced so quickly -- faster than normal accepted practice. If he makes any big acquisitions, I would expect him to complete the acquisitions before Thanksgiving.

[jad]

good luck, alex.

 

I hope this board goes easy on you.

 

HEY!!! ARE YOU TRYING TO PICK A FIGHT?? HOW DARE YOU AC- ... [all caps.; bold; ital.]

[Jack Flap]

No it doesn't - the Red Sox have not made any announcement. This is a report that the Sox WILL.

 

And yeah - the Astros gave him permission to interview, it was a promotion. (the former is the key - note the Sox denied Lovullo permission to interview in 2015 iirc)

 

Yeah, this thread title is just a bit premature still, as nothing has officially been announced or even definitively reported yet...though it looks pretty certain to be Cora at this point.

 

Dombrowski said yesterday that no decision had been made, but I'm guessing that's about as solid as when there were no Sox players having offseason surgery.

[Jack Flap]

AC - your first move should be to fire buttermaker as 3rd base coach.

thank you,

TS Board

 

Butterfinger must go, to be sure.

[OH FOY]

Love it! Love infielders as Managers. They understand Pitchers almost as good as Catchers, because they use their eyes first. Feel for the game. No previous experience I like, no bad habits, or trends. Now the important thing, is he'll make mistakes, but he has to file it, and don't do it again.

He was smart player, he'll be a smart Manager. Smart wins a lot of games.

[oldtimer]

Love it! Love infielders as Managers. They understand Pitchers almost as good as Catchers, because they use their eyes first. Feel for the game. No previous experience I like, no bad habits, or trends. Now the important thing, is he'll make mistakes, but he has to file it, and don't do it again.

He was smart player, he'll be a smart Manager. Smart wins a lot of games.

 

Hope he has a list of new coaches in mind.

[a700hitter]

Hope he has a list of new coaches in mind.

But what about Butter's charts, his dedication and his early arrival at the ballpark?

[Thunder]

I like this move. Curious to see how it ends up.

[S5Dewey]

I'll be surprised if Butterfield gets replaced. He's known as a guru of infield defense and is credited with teaching Hanley to play 1B as well as working with Bogaerts on his footwork and getting into position to make throws. The Sox may want Butterfield around to work with Devers whether he ends up at 3B or 1B.

[sk7326]

I'll be surprised if Butterfield gets replaced. He's known as a guru of infield defense and is credited with teaching Hanley to play 1B as well as working with Bogaerts on his footwork and getting into position to make throws. The Sox may want Butterfield around to work with Devers whether he ends up at 3B or 1B.

 

Butterfield would make an obvious bench coach candidate as well ... although I would expect the Sox will push hard for an older hand for the bench coach position ... whether it be an actual former big league manager, or bringing DeMarlo Hale back

[Kimmi]

Love it! Love infielders as Managers. They understand Pitchers almost as good as Catchers, because they use their eyes first. Feel for the game. No previous experience I like, no bad habits, or trends. Now the important thing, is he'll make mistakes, but he has to file it, and don't do it again.

He was smart player, he'll be a smart Manager. Smart wins a lot of games.

 

Smart player and he was mentally always in the game. I like the move. I think he could do a very good job with our young players. I just hope he is up to the challenge of dealing with all the scrutiny and second guessing. At least he understands what it's like to play in Boston.

[Kimmi]

Butterfield would make an obvious bench coach candidate as well ... although I would expect the Sox will push hard for an older hand for the bench coach position ... whether it be an actual former big league manager, or bringing DeMarlo Hale back

 

I'm not in any hurry to get rid of Butterfield. He's held in very high regard by baseball people.

 

I think you have a good point about bringing in an older person with experience to be the bench coach.

[bosoxmal]

Smart player and he was mentally always in the game. I like the move. I think he could do a very good job with our young players. I just hope he is up to the challenge of dealing with all the scrutiny and second guessing. At least he understands what it's like to play in Boston.

 

U have a feeling he'd love to manage here! He's got my vote. Maybe he can convine Ortiz he should come on board as the new bench coach!

[Slasher9]

I'll be surprised if Butterfield gets replaced. He's known as a guru of infield defense and is credited with teaching Hanley to play 1B as well as working with Bogaerts on his footwork and getting into position to make throws. The Sox may want Butterfield around to work with Devers whether he ends up at 3B or 1B.

 

Ok. He can bench coach. Just no more running players into outs as 3b coach

[Larry Cook]

Who is the worst 3rd base coach butterfield or way them in Kim?

[a700hitter]

Who is the worst 3rd base coach butterfield or way them in Kim?

Dale Sveum.