BOSTON -- Alex Cora got his first glimpse of how Ron Roenicke's mind works back in 1997. Two decades ago, Cora was a promising infield prospect for the Dodgers' Double-A affiliate, and Roenicke was his manager.
The tables have turned, but in a way both men can appreciate.
Cora is the rookie manager of the Red Sox, and Roenicke -- who is the opposite of a rookie when it comes to coaching -- is his bench coach.
"Well for him, it's got to be good," Roenicke quipped about the role reversal.
Though he was comfortable in his role as third-base coach for the Angels under Mike Scioscia while working 35 miles from his house, Roenicke couldn't resist the chance to come east and reunite with Cora.