The Boston Red Sox are retaining manager Alex Cora, but after a disappointing 2024 season, a major overhaul of his coaching staff was carried out on Thursday.
According to the newspaper, six coaches and staff members were fired. boston globeafter the team went even 81-81 this season.
According to the newspaper, bullpen coach Kevin Walker, first base and infield coach Andy Fox, assistant hitting coach Luis Ortiz, mental skills coach Ray Fuentes, trainer Ben Chadwick and bullpen catcher Mani Martinez He will not return for the 2025 season.
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Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora stands in the dugout during a game against Baltimore at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. (Tommy Gilligan-USA Today Sports)
The remaining coaches on the staff will be retained.
Now, it's worth noting that it's quite normal for teams to change coaches between seasons when their contracts are expiring or nearing expiration.
Boston gave Cora a long-term extension as manager, signing him to a $21 million contract that will pay him more than $7 million per season over the next three years. new york post.
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This comes after the Red Sox surprised many midway through the season, with the Red Sox not expected to be postseason contenders after a mediocre offseason in the eyes of experts and fans alike. .
However, the Red Sox had a very important game in September, then hit a lull and failed to win one of baseball's three American League wild card spots in October.
Boston Red Sox Chief Baseball Officer Craig Breslow speaks with the media at George M. Steinbrenner Field. (Kim Clement Neitzel-USA Today Sports)
Craig Breslow, who took over as the Red Sox's new chief baseball officer last season, was tasked with putting together the right coach, staff and roster to get the Red Sox back on track. But many wondered what he did in the offseason. He seemed ready to spend money, but seemed to sign lower-tier talent instead of being more aggressive for star power.
Still, the Red Sox made a great deal with Tyler O'Neal. He added pop from the right side of the bat and played as Boston's excellent outfielder. However, starter Lucas Giolito was unable to do anything due to a season-ending injury.
“We can no longer ask our fans to look to the future and think about a Red Sox team that is capable of winning divisions and advancing in the postseason,” Breslow said after the season, according to MLB Trade Rumors. he said.
“We must talk about the decisive actions we are taking now to put a better team on the field in 2025.”
Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora during a game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field. (Kim Clement Neitzel-Iman Images)
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Breslow will need to make some roster adjustments for next season, but Cora appears to have already made some moves on his coaching staff and hopes to have the right personnel in place for next year.
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