Fired Red Sox manager Alex Cora shows true colors in mass email to organization

Just about a month into the MLB season, the Boston Red Sox and the Philadelphia Phillies have already fired their managers in Alex Cora and Rob Thompson, respectively. Good moves, or too premature?

Former Red Sox manager Alex Cora, who was fired last week along with five other coaches, was clearly ready to leave Boston.

He texted several prominent reporters, "I'm happy," hours after his firing. He posted pictures to his Instagram of him and his staff eating dinner and smiling. He turned down the Phillies job this week because he said he was looking forward to spending time with family.

It was an ugly end to a long relationship, and, clearly, it was time. But that doesn't mean Cora was always unhappy in Boston — a place he not only coached for nearly a decade, but also played.

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According to MassLive, Cora sent a mass email to the organization this week, thanking them for their help, praising them for their service, and, above all, reminding them not to take Fenway Park for granted.

Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora returns to the dugout during the sixth inning against the Milwaukee Brewers at Fenway Park in Boston, Mass., on April 7, 2026. (Barry Chin/The Boston Globe/Getty Images)

"Being part of this organization has meant a great deal to me. As a player and as a manager. Like I always tell free agents, I’m glad my kids grew up here. It’s unique, special and magical," Cora wrote. "Thank you for treating me with respect and most importantly accept me as AC. I’m grateful for this experience, it made me better.

"We are happy to have the time to be full time parents, that’s the truth, but also we are disappointed that we didn’t finish the job. I