Red Sox World Series Champion Burns Team After Jason Varitek Decision
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- Sports Money Red Sox World Series Champion Burns Team After Jason Varitek Decision By Peter Chawaga,
- The front office made the drastic decision to fire long-time manager Alex Cora and many of his coaches as they struggled to open the season, but that move hasn’t driven much of an improvement yet.
- The team will need a significant turnaround to surge into the playoffs as they did last season.
Sports Money Red Sox World Series Champion Burns Team After Jason Varitek Decision By Peter Chawaga,
Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Peter Chawaga is a writer and editor covering Major League Baseball.Follow Author May 25, 2026, 11:51am EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.SARASOTA, FL - MARCH 20: Manager Jason Varitek #33 of the Boston Red Sox looks on from the dugout prior to the game between the Boston Red Sox and the Baltimore Orioles at Ed Smith Stadium on Friday, March 20, 2026 in Sarasota, Florida. (Photo by Scott Audette/MLB Photos via Getty Images)MLB Photos via Getty ImagesThe Boston Red Sox suffered a second straight loss to the Minnesota Twins on Sunday, settling into last place in the American League East division as the franchise faces some larger questions about its direction.
The front office made the drastic decision to fire long-time manager Alex Cora and many of his coaches as they struggled to open the season, but that move hasn’t driven much of an improvement yet.