"Dombrowski confirmed that he discussed the position with Cora on Sunday morning, stating, 'I had told him I had really come to the conclusion at that point that if he took it, I was going to make a change.'"
"Cora's decision to focus on family was clear as Dombrowski noted, 'as time went on over the next day into Monday morning, it was apparent from his perspective that he wanted to take time with his family.'"
Alex Cora will not return to a major league dugout in 2026, choosing to spend time with his sons in Puerto Rico. Despite interest from the Phillies for their managerial position, Cora declined the opportunity. Phillies president Dave Dombrowski confirmed discussions with Cora about the job, indicating it would have been his if he wanted it. Cora and Dombrowski share a strong relationship from their time with the Red Sox, where they won the 2018 World Series together.
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