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Alex Cora tells Red Sox's Chris Sale he wants him to start Opening Day 2024
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Alex Cora is confident that the Red Sox are moving in right direction
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Here's what Alex Cora said about his future, his goals and more
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Alex Cora on pitchers struggling, 03/30/2023
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Alex Cora: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights
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Boston Red Sox pick up club options on Alex Cora for 2023, 2024; manager now under contract for 3 more years
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Chris Sale credited Alex Cora's 'Dodgeball' reference after first win
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Opening press conference shows that, for Alex Cora, the book isn't closed on 2017-18 - The Boston Globe
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Astros' Justin Verlander to Red Sox's Alex Cora: 'f--k off
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Alex Verdugo back in lineup day after benching
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What Alex Cora and Red Sox officials said about his rehiring - The Boston Globe
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Red Sox manager Alex Cora fired in sign-stealing scandal
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Red Sox's Alex Cora takes shot at Yankees' Luis Severino
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Alex Cora's Red Sox open series flat; 'Let's not make a big deal out of it'