Alex Cora's Message to Red Sox After Firing Revealed, 'Disappointed That We Didn't Finish the Job'

After being fired by the Boston Red Sox, Alex Cora's message to the club was revealed.

In an email obtained by Chris Cotillo of MassLive, Cora said he was "grateful for this experience" but "disappointed that we didn't finish the job."

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.

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 respect the direction the organization is taking. A lot of talented people will help to accomplish the ultimate goal, having another duck boat parade.

Thank you for the hard work, sleepless nights, professionalism and effort to help me lead this great organization.

One last thing, keep showing up everyday and don't take the Fenway experience for granted, your working place is the best in the world.

Gracias

AC

Cora was fired by the Red Sox on Saturday amid a 10-17 start. Hitting coach Peter Fatse, bench coach Rámon Vazquez, assistant hitting coach Dillon Lawson and Major League hitting strategy coach Joe Cronin were also fired.

John Henry, the club's owner, praised Cora for leading Boston to the 2018 World Series, saying he will always have the "deepest gratitude" for him.

"Alex Cora led this organization to one of the greatest seasons in Red Sox history in 2018, and for that, and the many years that followed, he will always have our deepest gratitude," Henry said in a statement. "He has had a lasting impact on this team and on this city. He has led on and off the field in so many important ways. These decisions are never easy, but this one is especially difficult given what Alex has meant to the Red Sox since the day he arrived.

"I want to thank Alex, our coaches, and their families for everything they have given to this organization. They have been part of this club in a way that goes beyond the field, and they will always have our respect and gratitude."

In the days since his firing, Cora posted a couple of messages on social media, both of which were positive.

Cora already received the chance to return to a manager position, as the Philadelphia Phillies offered him their opening after firing Rob Thompson, but he declined.

Cora led the Red Sox to a World Series in his first year as manager. He later took Boston to the ALCS before missing the postseason in 2022, 2023 and 2024. The Red Sox returned to the playoffs last year, losing to the New York Yankees in the wild-card round.

Ultimately, the rough start to the 2026 campaign was enough for Boston to move on from its manager.