Cora Out In Boston

According to the press release, the Boston Red Sox and Alex Cora mutually agreed to part ways.  After what the Houston Astros did 24 hours earlier, it came as no surprise to Red Sox fans when the news broke Tuesday evening that Cora was out.

"Today we met to discuss the Commissioner's report related to the Houston Astros investigation." the statement read. "Given the findings and the Commissioner's ruling, we collectively decided that it would not be possible for Alex to effectively lead the club going forward and we mutually agreed to part ways."

"This is a sad day for us." the statement went on to say, "Alex is a special person and a beloved member of the Red Sox.  We are grateful for his impact on our franchise.  We will miss his passion, his energy and his significant contributions to the communities of New England and Puerto Rico."

Alex Cora added to the statment, "We agreed today that parting ways was the best thing for the organization.  I do not want to be a distraction to the Red Sox as they move forward.  My two years as manager were the best years of my life.  It was an honor to manage these teams and help bring a World Series championship back to Boston.  I will forever be indebted to the organization and the fans who supported me as a player, a manager and in my efforts to help Puerto Rico.  This is a special place.  There is nothing like it in all of baseball, and I will miss it dearly."

I normally try to be objective when I talk about baseball topics.  So please forgive me, but this is my team that is in the spotlight right now, and I am going to speak from the fan viewpoint.

I was exctatic that you delivered a World Series championship to my beloved franchise in 2018, in your first year on the job.  After learning what you did in Houston, and then come to find out you did it while you were manager of the Red Sox, turns my stomach.  You cheated.

Instead of being excited for the start of the new season, Red Sox fans are having to defend their team from baseball fans who think that the only way they can win is by cheating.

Let's be honest.  There was no mutual agreement to part ways with Alex Cora.  He was fired.  The Red Sox are doing everything they can to prevent Commissioner Rob Manfred from dropping a severe punishment on them.

While I think the punishment for Alex Cora will be worse than the Red Sox, I think the team will feel the sting of a punishment that will be more severe than what the Astros were delivered on Monday.

If Pete Rose was given a lifetime ban for what he did, then I say Alex Cora should get the same.  He was caught cheating while coaching for two different teams.

Alex Cora, you disgust me.  Boston is a special place.  Fenway Park is one of the last cathedrals in baseball, that is filled on a nightly basis with loyal and passionate fans.  What you did is unforgiveable.