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Alex Cora: Inside his second chance with Red Sox after scandal
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Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora happy to be back with team - ESPN
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Alex Cora: Inside his second chance with Red Sox after scandal
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For Red Sox manager Alex Cora, a second chance starts Thursday
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