Is Red Sox Hire Chad Tracy’s Link to Alex Cora a Warning or a Win?

Report: Tracy and Cora’s Surprising Alliance Raises Eyebrows Across MLB

When the Boston Red Sox quietly announced that Chad Tracy would take the reins as interim manager, most fans assumed that meant a clean break from the Alex Cora era. But according to insiders close to the situation, the reality is far more complicated — and potentially explosive.

Speaking exclusively to The Athletic, Tracy reportedly revealed that he and Cora have remained in regular contact, with the former skipper allegedly offering behind-the-scenes guidance. “Alex has been incredible to me,” Tracy said, refusing to elaborate on the specifics. “We’ve talked a handful of times, and he has expressed nothing but support. It doesn’t surprise me. He’s an amazing human being.”

Sources close to the Red Sox organization claim that this ongoing relationship has left some front-office staffers uneasy. Could Cora be pulling strings from the shadows? One anonymous insider told us, “It’s unusual to say the least. You don’t often see the guy you replaced still whispering in your ear. But Chad seems to trust him implicitly.”

Tracy Family Drama Adds Fuel to the Fire

The plot thickens when you factor in Jim Tracy — Chad’s father and former manager of the Pittsburgh Pirates. Jim allegedly went out of his way to praise Cora, calling him “extremely influential” on his own managing career. “Alex Cora treated my son like royalty,” Jim Tracy said in what sources describe as an emotional conversation. “If Chad needs another opinion besides dad’s, he wouldn’t hesitate to call Alex. That’s the kind of bond they have.”

For a 46-year-old first-time manager, leaning on a mentor is hardly scandalous — but the optics are reportedly raising questions. Some league observers are buzzing about whether Cora’s lingering influence could undermine Tracy’s authority in the clubhouse. “It’s one thing to take advice,” a former MLB executive told us. “It’s another to have the ghost of the old regime still on speed dial. If things go south, people will wonder who’s really calling the shots.”

For now, Tracy appears unfazed by the speculation, reportedly eager to absorb whatever wisdom Cora is willing to share. Whether that proves to be a masterstroke or a recipe for tension remains to be seen — but one thing is certain: this Red Sox story is far from over.