Even Alex Cora was among those who were seemingly surprised by the Red Sox’ addition of Alex Bregman.
As Cora vouched for Bregman earlier in the offseason, there had been rumors that the Red Sox were unlikely to add the two-time All-Star prior to his agreement late Wednesday. Cora also sensed that was the case, saying that it played a reason why he opted to arrive at Fort Myers for spring training earlier than usual.
“With everything that was going on you’re kinda like, ‘Eh, it’s not going to happen. It’s not going to happen,’ to be honest with you,” Cora shared Saturday.