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Red Sox's Alex Verdugo on Alex Cora benching him: 'It was loud and clear'
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Alex Cora: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights
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Cotillo] An enraged Alex Cora says Verdugo wasn't available due to a “manager's decision. “We took a step back as a team today.” Called it one of the “worst days” he has
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Alex Verdugo: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights
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Tag: Alex Cora – NBC Boston
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Red Sox's Alex Verdugo Benched; Cora Calls Loss to Blue Jays 1 of 'Worst Days' in Job, News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors
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Red Sox Notes: Alex Cora Details 'One Of Worst Days' With Boston
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Tag: Alex Cora – NECN
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Furious Alex Cora Blasts Red Sox After Benching Alex Verdugo, Bitter Loss to Blue Jays - Sports Illustrated
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Here's what Alex Verdugo said about his 2023 season and beyond