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Red Sox, Alex Cora agree to contract extension

By Sam Knox

LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 28: Alex Cora #20 of the Boston Red Sox sits in the dugout prior to Game Five of the 2018 World Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium on October 28, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)

By Sam Knox

After winning a World Series in his first year as the Red Sox manager, Alex Cora has been signed to a 1-year contract extension through the 2021 season.

The team announced the move Wednesday evening, with the deal including a club option for 2022.

It doesn’t seem like a coincidence that Boston won a record-breaking 108 games in the regular season behind Cora, and the organization has nothing but great things to say about their Manager.

“We have been consistently been impressed by Alex at every turn,” said Red Sox Chairman Tom Werner. “His knowledge of the game, ability to connect with our players, and his incredible instincts and decisiveness led us to a historic championship season.”

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Cora has embraced his role as manager by hanging up a picture from every single win of the 2018 season, and he hopes to do that for several seasons to come.

“For me, 2018 was not only historic, but it was special as well, both on and off the field,” said Cora. “We have a great appreciation for our accomplishments this past year, but now our focus moves forward to the season ahead and defending our World Series.”

Sam Knox is an intern in the Boston 25 Sports Department. Follow Sam on Twitter: @SamKnox_4

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