Red Sox's Alex Cora won't visit White House, citing Puerto Rico response

[Eugene]

Source: Associated Press

Red Sox's Alex Cora won't visit White House, citing Puerto Rico response

May 6, 2019, 12:32 AM EDT / Source: Associated Press

CHICAGO — Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora will not attend the ceremony at the White House on Thursday honoring the 2018 World Series champions.

Cora cited the Trump administration's response to Hurricane Maria in his native Puerto Rico as the reason for his decision.

"The government has done some things back home that are great, but we still have a long ways to go," he said on Sunday following a 9-2 win over the Chicago White Sox. "That's our reality. It's pretty tough to go celebrate when we're where we're at. I'd rather not go and be consistent with everything."

Cora recently said he might attend the ceremony and say something, but had a change of heart after speaking with family and friends.

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[GP6971]

1. K & R

Good for him.

[KPN]

2. And he won't attend it next year either, after the Sox make it two in a row!

Let's Go Red Sox!

[ADX]

4. Nah...

...CC Sabathia and Brett Gardner are going out as WS Champs this year...

[saidsimplesimon]

3. Thank you, manager, Alex Cora

Let rumpie consume his portion of the junk food served. Don't forget to bake The Fuhrer a chocolate cake.