The king has chosen his kingdom. At the beginning of this season, there was one question in everyone’s mind – where will Alex Cora go? The Boston Red Sox skipper revealed that 2024 was the last year in his contract. As a perpetually overperforming manager, experts knew teams like the New York Yankees would be lining up for Cora once he was free. But then Cora wanted to surprise everyone and he did. Because as of now – he’s not going anywhere. 

After disastrous 2022 and 2023, this season was supposed to be Alex Cora’s swansong. It was be thought as being a year that finally gives him relief from the Red Sox circus. But then, in his typical style, Cora decided to overperform. With proper help from the Yankees and Baltimore Orioles’ bad form – the skipper has put the Boston Red Sox right amid a playoff run. So is it surprising that the BoSox have done everything in their power to extend their skipper’s stay?

According to New York Post’s Jon Heyman, Boston Red Sox and Alex Cora have renewed their relationship for 3-years $21 million. This is another huge contract for a manager right after the Chicago Cubs gave Craig Counsell a 5-year $40 million deal. As a result, Cora will be receiving $7 million per year. But has Cora left money on the table here? 

With a 54-47 record, the Boston Red Sox are currently third in the AL East and slowly climbing atop the AL Wild Card Spot. More than that they’re just six games behind the Baltimore Orioles. That is a testament to Cora’s ability – he has managed to do this without a competitive payroll. But that doesn’t mean that this renewal was expected.

It is still a surprising development, especially because had he entered the market – he would’ve created a massive competition for himself. But now, it looks like he had something else in his mind too.

Alex Cora chose family over profession when extending his contract

Alex Cora spoke to the press after his contract extension. The Red Sox skipper revealed that he had been talking to Craig Breslow for quite some time. However, the decision to re-sign only came after Cora ensured that his family was secure. “There were two things I wanted: I want to win and I want security for my family, and we have accomplished both,” Cora said.

“These people trusted me. I’m glad and I’m a grateful kid from Caguas, Puerto Rico, and here I am,” Alex Cora finished. The Boston Red Sox skipper has been coming off a tough two-year stretch after competing for the ALCS in 2021. He faced questions over his clubhouse leadership after seeing through consecutive 78-84 seasons. However, 2024 has changed the entire vibe around the Red Sox.

Now, the team is competing hard and Alex Cora’s family is secure. That was enough for him to ignore possible interests from the Yankees and the Los Angeles Dodgers. So could this extension bring glory to the Red Sox? What do you think? Let us know in the comments.