Former infielder Alex Cora is coming back to Boston. The Red Sox announced on Sunday that they have hired Cora as their new manager and replacement for John Farrell. The 42-year-old played three and a half seasons in Boston and was a member of the 2007 World Series championship squad.
“I am extremely honored and humbled to be named manager of the Boston Red Sox and I want to thank Dave [Dombrowski], John Henry, Tom Werner, and Sam Kennedy for giving me such a tremendous opportunity,” Cora said in a statement. “Returning to the Red Sox and the city of Boston is a dream come true for me and my family and I look forward to working towards the ultimate goal of winning another championship for this city and its great fans.