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The Boston Red Sox and manager Alex Cora have engaged in recent talks on a contract extension, and there is momentum toward a deal to end his lame-duck status and keep him in Boston for multiple years, sources told ESPN.
Cora, 48, has helped shepherd the Red Sox to a surprising 54-46 record. Boston entered Wednesday only one game behind the Kansas City Royals (56-46) for the final American League wild-card spot.
Cora's deal is set to expire after this season, his sixth as Red Sox manager.
Coming off back-to-back 78-84 seasons and last-place finishes in the AL East, the Red Sox have thrived despite carrying their lowest Opening Day payroll in a decade at just over $170 million.