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BOSTON, MA – JUNE 29: Jason and Catherine Varitek attend the Pedro Martinez Charity Feast With 45 at Fenway Park on June 29, 2018 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Paul Marotta/Getty Images for Pedro Martinez Charity)
On Sunday afternoon, the Boston Red Sox will finish up their series with the Orioles in Baltimore.
Despite a 17-1 win on Saturday, the team made the decision to fire manager Alex Cora (and other members of the coaching staff).
Sunday will be their first game without Cora.
ESPN’s Jeff Passan wrote: “The Boston Red Sox fired manager Alex Cora, hitting coach Peter Fatse, bench coach Rámon Vazquez and game-planning coach Jason Varitek, sources tell ESPN. While the Red Sox won today, they are 10-17 and in last in the American League East. Massive change is coming in Boston.”
One of the more surprising moves was the team making the decision on franchise legend Jason Varitek.
Chris Cotillo of MassLive wrote on Saturday: “From Red Sox: Game Planning and Run Prevention Coach Jason Varitek has been reassigned to a new role within the organization. Details of his reassignment will be announced at a later date.”
Catherine Varitek Reacts To News
GettyFormer Boston Red Sox catcher and two-time World Series Champion, Jason Varitek #33, throws out the first pitch in front of his family after being honored on ‘Thanks, Tek Day’ at Fenway Park on July 21, 2012 in Boston, Massachusetts prior to the game against the Toronto Blue Jays.
Following the news, Catherine Varitek (Jason’s wife) made a post to X.
She wrote: “Red Sox Nation, Thank you. For the love, support, and loyalty you’ve shown to my husband for the past 3 decades. Forever grateful ❤️”
Ben Stinar Ben Stinar has been covering the NBA for over seven years.
He has written for OnSI, Forbes, Amico Hoops, The Big Lead and had a podcast with former All-Star Jameer Nelson. More about Ben Stinar
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