In the first disappointment of the offseason, the Phillies' top choice for the vacant manager role, Alex Cora, declined to skipper the team in 2027. However, that should be greeted by fans as a relief instead of a heartbreak.
Ethan Williams argues that Philadelphia Phillies supporters should welcome former Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora's decision to decline the club's vacant managerial role for the 2027 season. Phillies president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski had targeted Cora as his top choice following the dismissal of Rob Thomson earlier in the year, but Cora informed the organization he will not manage in 2027.
Williams contends that Cora's involvement in past sign-stealing scandals with the Houston Astros and Boston Red Sox damaged baseball's integrity. Furthermore, the writer asserts that Cora's mediocre record following his return from suspension demonstrates that the Phillies are better off pursuing other managerial candidates.
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