Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora didn’t hold back when grading his team’s defense after an inconsistent 2025 season. During a Wednesday appearance on the “Foul Territory” TV show, the Red Sox skipper delivered a blunt assessment that showed just how much work remains.

The Foul Territory TV account took to its X (formerly known as Twitter) platform, sharing a clip of the Red Sox manager’s candid moment. Cora’s response summed up his frustration and optimism in just a few words .

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During his appearance, Cora paused before assigning the Red Sox defense a “C+” for the 2025 season. The defensive grade reflected what he later called “a tale of two units” — an elite outfield paired with an error-prone infield that never found co

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