Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora faced backlash for missing a game to attend his daughter's graduation at Boston College. Cora emphasized his decision as a personal choice, affirming that being present for his daughter's milestone was more important. Critics argued about the timing, suggesting he could have attended both events. Cora responded by underscoring his role as a father, stating that family responsibilities take precedence, even in his professional life. He expressed confidence in his choice and dismissed the negative opinions of some commentators, illustrating the personal nature of his decision.
I made the best decision for my daughter, and for those who don't understand, I'm not gonna try to convince them.
It's just the leadership and optics of the whole thing. It's a very easy chance for him to say, 'Nothing's more important than tonight's game.'
You know, we're in this world for a purpose, right, and for me, it's to raise her, try to do the best we can. Obviously it wasn't perfect, but right now, it's perfect.
People have their own opinions; I bet those people, they have families.
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