Report: Alex Cora leading candidate for Red Sox job
The Boston Red Sox have Houston Astros bench coach Alex Cora atop their list of managerial candidates, according to a report.
Ken Rosenthal of the Athletic reported Sunday that Cora is the leading candidate for the Red Sox vacancy, having already interviewed for the position.
#Astros bench coach Alex Cora is #RedSox’s top candidate for managerial vacancy, sources tell The Athletic.
— Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) October 15, 2017
Cora is highly thought-of in baseball circles despite only one season of big-league coaching experience and no previous managerial jobs. Also working in his favor is a strong recommendation from his current boss. While the Red Sox are still doing interviews, Cora sounds like the solid front-runner.
