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Boston Red Sox fans may have celebrated their front office coaching staff overhaul over the weekend, but some players didn’t feel the same way.
Trevor Story was not happy with the firing of manager Alex Cora and other staff members, including Jason Varitek, to the point that he doubted the “true direction of the franchise.”
Story wanted to discuss decisions with general manager Craig Breslow, and he got his wish.
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Boston Red Sox shortstop Trevor Story celebrates a run against the Chicago White Sox with manager Alex Cora during the fifth inning at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts on September 22, 2023. (Eric Canha/USA TODAY Sports)
“It was absolutely necessary as part of the process,” Story told the Boston Globe.
Story reiterated that he “did not agree” with the decision, but he and Breslow “discussed it and we had a very constructive conversation.”
“Whether I agreed or not didn’t really matter. I’m not the one making these decisions. He listened to me and he was very understanding because he knew how loved these guys were and they always will be. So I think it was good to start the process of moving forward, I guess,” Story added.
Breslow said he “made himself available” to speak with players, which he did, during the Red Sox road trip.
Trevor Story of the Boston Red Sox goes to first base against the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards in Baltimore, Maryland on September 10, 2022. (G Fiume/Getty Images)
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“I’ll keep the content of those private, but having as many conversations as necessary to be able to look forward and move forward and enjoy the rest of the season,” Breslow said Monday, via MassLive.
“Trevor and I had a conversation,” Breslow said, adding that he appreciated the comments. “Trevor is obviously a very important part of this team. He’s also a leader on this team and he’s incredibly respected within the clubhouse, by the staff and by me. I’m grateful to have the chance to have a conversation with him.”
Cora’s firing came just hours after the Red Sox bludgeoned the Baltimore Orioles 17-1, and they have won both games since the overhaul.
Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora returns to the dugout during the sixth inning against the Milwaukee Brewers at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts on April 7, 2026. (Barry Chin/The Boston Globe/Getty Images)
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During his eight years as manager of the Red Sox, Cora achieved a record of 620-541, while helping the team win a World Series title in his first season in 2018. Cora was replaced by Chad Tracy, who managed their Triple-A affiliate.
