The Red Sox's Reckoning: When Loyalty Becomes a Luxury The Boston Red Sox's decision to axe manager Alex Cora and several of his coaches has been met with skepticism, but one aspect stands out: the way the team treated Jason Varitek.
The franchise legend spent 15 seasons with the Red Sox, earning three All Star nods, before being unceremoniously reassigned. This move comes at a time when loyalty is supposed to be a cornerstone of sports fandom.
Players, coaches, and front office personnel often make sacrifices for the team's benefit, but it appears the Red Sox have decided loyalty only goes one way.