Believe it or not, there was a time when many voices in the Nation called for Alex Cora to supplant a young, shaky Dustin Pedroia at second base. Now, Cora has announced his retirement from baseball at age 36. After completing play in the Puerto Rican Winter League, Cora called it quits on his 14-year career. He spent a total of four years in Boston, hitting a respectable .252 and filling in at second, short and third base. He was a consummate professional and showed an acute knowledge of the game that many think will land him coaching responsibilities in the big leagues. We wish him well.
Thursday, January 26, 2012
Former Sox Infielder Alex Cora To Retire
Believe it or not, there was a time when many voices in the Nation called for Alex Cora to supplant a young, shaky Dustin Pedroia at second base. Now, Cora has announced his retirement from baseball at age 36. After completing play in the Puerto Rican Winter League, Cora called it quits on his 14-year career. He spent a total of four years in Boston, hitting a respectable .252 and filling in at second, short and third base. He was a consummate professional and showed an acute knowledge of the game that many think will land him coaching responsibilities in the big leagues. We wish him well.