Why Alex Cora Spurned Phillies - Again - for Open Manager Role
Dave Dombrowski’s pursuit of Cora ends as the former Red Sox manager says he will take the 2027 season off.
- Alex Cora will not manage the Philadelphia Phillies in 2027, as he plans to sit out next season, according to USA TODAY Sports. Phillies president Dave Dombrowski confirmed Cora turned down the offer.
- Dombrowski pursued Cora twice in less than six months, including an initial approach in April after the Red Sox fired him following a 10-17 start. Cora declined both offers to spend time with his family.
- Cora is still owed approximately $7.25 million by the Red Sox for 2027, the final year of his three-year extension. He has prioritized his family, with an upcoming marriage and twin sons.
- Interim manager Don Mattingly will be dismissed despite receiving significant clubhouse support after the season. Phillies players J.T. Realmuto, Kyle Schwarber, and Trea Turner spoke favorably of Mattingly's work.
- The Philadelphia Phillies must now continue their search for a new manager for 2027. Dombrowski faces a major offseason decision for a franchise that has not won a postseason series since 2023.
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[Sports Chosun Reporter Park Sang-kyung] Former Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora is reported to have once again rejected an offer from the Philadelphia Phillies. On the 7th (Korean time), The Athletic reported that "former manager Cora was offered the vacant managerial position in Philadelphia but declined." After firing manager Rob Thompson last April due to poor performance, Philadelphia approached former manager Cora, who had stepped down fro…
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