I posted this in the Bloom fired thread also:
I’m pinning this season on Cora, not Bloom.
The lack of preparation evidenced in mental lapses all over the field is on Cora. Sure, the pitching wasn’t great, but it should have been good enough to not suffer series losses or sweeps at the hands the Pirates (0-3), Cardinals (0-3), Rockies (1-2), Angels (0-3 in Anaheim), Guardians (1-2 in Cleveland), Marlins (0-3), A’s (1-2 in Oakland), Giants (1-2) and Nationals (1-2). (Total of 5-21)
One game I was listening to on the radio, Joe and Will were talking about how the Sox had a winning record against the best pitchers in the league. They mentioned hearing from a player that they really got up for those games and concentrated on grinding out at-bats. Great. But that should be EVERY game. That it wasn’t is on the manager and his coaches.
I used to be fine with Cora, but I no longer am. Win even 5 of those games noted above, particularly before the deadline, and this is a completely different season. The Sox would have been in playoff position and Bloom would have been buying pitching at the deadline instead of standing pat. I put those losses on Cora for his preparation.
I'm ready for a new manager and coaching staff.