Four days after he was suddenly and shockingly fired by the Boston Red Sox as manager, Alex Cora sent an email to the team's employees before departing for his native Puerto Rico. Cora has the right to feel any emotions he wants after such a stunning firing, but his outgoing message to the organization was one of gratitude. It was the type of reflection on one's time in Boston, coming to work at Fenway Park, that showed the person "gets it." If you like our content,  choose Sports Illustrated as a preferred source on Google . What Cora told Red Sox staffers upon departure Feb 27, 2026; North Port, Florida, USA; Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora (13) looks on in the first inning against the Atlanta Braves during spring training at CoolToday Park. Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Dyer-Imagn Images | Jonathan Dyer-Imagn Images That will only make it more painful for the Cora supporters in the fan base to stomach the contents of the email, which was obtained by MassLive's Chris Cotillo .…