Best of Red Sox on WEEI: What's next after firing Cora?
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The Greg Hill Show dives deep into the Boston Red Sox's dramatic managerial and coaching shakeup following the firing of Alex Cora, analyzing the fallout and the team's dire 12-19 start. The episode explores the emotional reactions from players like Trevor Story and the controversy around Brian Baio's early removal from a game, with hosts questioning whether the move was a message from Craig Breslow or a sign of deeper clubhouse dysfunction. Rob Bradford and Sam Kennedy provide insight into the decision-making process, revealing a rift between Cora and the front office, with Breslow pushing for a 'fresh start' despite the team's poor performance and injuries to key pitchers like Garrett Crochet. The hosts debate whether Breslow's analytics-driven approach is sustainable, questioning the logic of firing Cora and multiple coaches while still relying on a roster that hasn't delivered. They also discuss the possibility of a major trade and the search for a new manager, with Rocco Baldelli being a top candidate, while expressing skepticism about the team's ability to turn things around without fundamental changes to leadership and culture.
Firing Cora and multiple coaches was a drastic move, but the team's poor performance and injuries make it hard to justify as a solution.
Brian Baio's early removal and poor body language highlight a deeper issue with player-manager dynamics and lack of trust in the new regime.
Craig Breslow's analytics-heavy approach may be at odds with the need for veteran leadership and clubhouse chemistry.
The Red Sox are in a precarious position: they need a new manager and a major trade to become competitive, but their current leadership may not be capable of delivering either.
The team's identity is still undefined, and without a clear vision, they risk becoming a long-term disappointment.
The Fallout After Cora's Firing
“I'm happy. You can quote me.”
The Coaching Purge and Breslow's Vision
“You're going to solve them by taking away part of the solutions.”
Brian Baio's Meltdown and Managerial Missteps
“He's not a bad pitcher. He's an average pitcher. Can I remind you? 40 and 40 in his career.”
Sam Kennedy's Press Conference and the Ownership Narrative
The hosts analyze Sam Kennedy's press conference, where he defended the decision to fire Cora and coaches, citing a 'misalignment' with ownership. They question the credibility of this narrative, especially given John Henry's absence and the team's continued poor performance.
The Future: Rocco Baldelli and the Need for a Reset
The episode concludes with a discussion of potential managerial candidates, with Rocco Baldelli being the top choice. The hosts argue that the Red Sox need a bold move—both in hiring a new manager and making a major trade—to have any chance of becoming a legitimate contender.
“You're going to solve them by taking away part of the solutions.”
“The Red Sox are in a precarious position: they need a new manager and a major trade to become competitive, but their current leadership may not be capable of delivering either.”
“The Red Sox are in a precarious position: they need a new manager and a major trade to become competitive, but their current leadership may not be capable of delivering either.”
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Boston Red Sox
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Craig Breslow
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Alex Cora
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WEI
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Brian Baio
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Rob Bradford
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Sam Kennedy
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John Henry
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Garrett Crochet
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