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Red Sox: Is it luck or astute management with Alex Cora?
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Alex Verdugo benching was right call, Chaim Bloom says
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Alex Verdugo Benched Vs. Guardians For Not Hustling Out Ground Ball - Sports Illustrated Inside The Red Sox
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Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora puts OF Alex Verdugo back in lineup day after benching
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Alex Cora Benches Verdugo, Red Sox Swept
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Alex Cora
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Red Sox manager Alex Cora calls out Alex Verdugo after benching: 'We took a step back as a team'
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The Red Sox took a stand, but it didn't make them more watchable
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Red Sox Notes: Alex Cora Details 'One Of Worst Days' With Boston
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Red Sox manager Alex Cora calls out Alex Verdugo after benching: 'We took a step back as a team'
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Alex Cora getting 'very excited' about Red Sox ace Chris Sale's eventual return
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After one of 'hardest years' he's ever had, what's next for Alex Verdugo, Red Sox? - The Athletic
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Alex Cora benches Alex Verdugo ahead of tough loss
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Red Sox OF Alex Verdugo benched after lack of hustle in previous game
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Red Sox's Alex Verdugo on Alex Cora benching him: 'It was loud and clear'