Alex Cora, SS, Free Agent

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Mets | No Type B free agents
Tue, 10 Nov 2009 05:39:46 -0800

The New York Daily News' Adam Rubin reports the New York Mets' free agents were not granted Type B status. The Mets will not receive any draft picks if 1B Carlos Delgado, C Brian Schneider, RP J.J. Putz or SS Alex Cora sign elsewhere.

Mets | Want to re-sign Cora
Tue, 10 Nov 2009 05:34:59 -0800

The New York Daily News' Adam Rubin reports the New York Mets want to re-sign SS Alex Cora, but the team isn't optimistic because Scott Boras is his agent.

Mets | Cora, Martinez file for free agency
Mon, 09 Nov 2009 11:14:20 -0800

CBSSports.com reports New York Mets SSs Alex Cora and Ramon Martinez have both filed for free agency.

Mets | Cora undergoes surgery Thursday
Thu, 20 Aug 2009 19:04:54 -0700

The Associated Press reports New York Mets SS Alex Cora (thumb) underwent surgery on his right thumb Thursday, Aug. 20, and will undergo a second surgery on his left thumb in roughly four weeks.

Mets | Cora to DL
Tue, 18 Aug 2009 19:12:01 -0700

The Associated Press reports the New York Mets placed SS Alex Cora (thumb) on the 15-day disabled list Tuesday, Aug. 18, and he will miss the rest of the year. The move is retroactive to Aug. 13.

Mets | Cora out for season
Tue, 18 Aug 2009 06:59:33 -0700

The Associated Press reports New York Mets SS Alex Cora (thumbs) will have separate surgeries to repair both of his thumbs, and he'll miss the rest of the season.

Mets | Sore hand scratches Cora
Sun, 16 Aug 2009 06:29:29 -0700

The Associated Press reports New York Mets SS Alex Cora (hand) was scratched from the starting lineup about 30 minutes before game time Saturday, Aug. 15, because of a sore left hand. He was replaced by IF Anderson Hernandez.

Mets | Cora injured but stays in Monday lineup
Tue, 28 Jul 2009 05:29:37 -0700

The Associated Press reports New York Mets SS Alex Cora (leg) slammed into the rolled up tarp near the third-base line while chasing a foul ball in the eighth inning Monday, July 27, against the Colorado Rockies. He came up limping but stayed in the game.

Mets | Cora bothered by thumb
Wed, 22 Jul 2009 13:22:51 -0700

Newsday's David Lennon posted on his Twitter page that New York Mets SS Alex Cora (thumb) is being bothered by his thumb again. Manager Jerry Manuel is hoping one day of rest will serve Cora well.

Mets | Cora likely to see most of time at shortstop
Fri, 05 Jun 2009 18:47:50 -0700

Sean Welsh, of MLB.com, reports New York Mets SS Alex Cora will see most of the time at shortstop with SS Jose Reyes (hamstring) on the sidelines. SS Wilson Valdez will also see occasional starts.

Mets | Cora activated
Tue, 02 Jun 2009 12:01:49 -0700

The Sports Network reports the New York Mets activated SS Alex Cora (thumb) from the 15-day disabled list Tuesday, June 2.

Mets | Cora to wear a splint
Tue, 02 Jun 2009 07:50:43 -0700

The New York Daily News' Adam Rubin reports New York Mets SS Alex Cora (thumb) will wear a splint on his right thumb when he returns and expects to have surgery after the season to repair a torn ligament.

Mets | Cora returning Tuesday
Mon, 01 Jun 2009 09:13:18 -0700

The New York Post's Mike Puma reports New York Mets SS Alex Cora (thumb) will come off the disabled list Tuesday, June 2.

Mets | Cora to play in rehab games this weekend
Wed, 27 May 2009 19:58:59 -0700

The Associated Press reports New York Mets SS Alex Cora (thumb) plans to play in three rehab games with Triple-A Buffalo over the weekend. He is hoping to come off the disabled list when he is eligible Tuesday, June 2.

Mets | Cora to wear splint
Thu, 21 May 2009 10:51:50 -0700

Bart Hubbuch, of the New York Post, reports New York Mets SS Alex Cora (thumb) has been advised to wear a splint on his hand for the next 10 days.

Mets | Cora to DL
Tue, 19 May 2009 06:35:23 -0700

The New York Daily News' Adam Rubin reports New York Mets IF Alex Cora (thumb) was placed on the 15-day disabled list due to a completely torn ligament in his right thumb. He has the option of surgery or to wear a cast, but either way he predicted he will miss six to eight weeks.

Mets | Cora leaves early
Mon, 18 May 2009 08:18:40 -0700

The Associated Press reports New York Mets IF Alex Cora (thumb) left the game Sunday, May 17, with a sprained right thumb.

Mets | Reyes not in starting lineup Saturday
Sat, 16 May 2009 10:42:45 -0700

Updating previous reports, New York Mets SS Jose Reyes (calf) struck out in a pinch-hitting appearance Friday, May 15, according to The Associated Press. He will be held out of the starting lineup for the third consecutive game Saturday, May 16, against the San Francisco Giants. SS Alex Cora will start in place of Reyes, according to WFAN.

Mets | Reyes out again Friday
Fri, 15 May 2009 19:01:43 -0700

Anthony DiComo, of MLB.com, reports New York Mets SS Jose Reyes (calf) is out of the starting lineup for the second straight day Friday, May 15. Manager Jerry Manuel said Reyes will be ready to play Saturday, May 16. Reyes has received ice and medication to relieve the tightness in his calf. SS Alex Cora started at shortstop Friday.

Mets | Cora likely to start Tuesday
Tue, 28 Apr 2009 12:40:49 -0700

Marty Noble, of MLB.com, reports New York Mets SS Alex Cora will likely start at second base Tuesday, April 28, with 2B Luis Castillo (back) injured.

Mets | Cora, Castro likely to play Thursday
Wed, 08 Apr 2009 13:42:30 -0700

Adam Rubin, of the New York Daily News, reports New York Mets SS Alex Cora and C Ramon Castro are likely to start Thursday, April 9. Cora will start in place of 2B Luis Castillo.

Mets | More on Cora
Thu, 22 Jan 2009 11:51:27 -0800

Updating a previous item, The Associated Press reports New York Mets 2B Alex Cora can make an additional $1 million in performance bonuses in 2009: $250,000 for each of 110, 120, 130 and 140 games started.

Mets | Cora deal official
Thu, 22 Jan 2009 10:21:09 -0800

The Sports Network reports New York Mets 2B Alex Cora's one-year deal became official Thursday, Jan. 22.

Mets | Cora agrees
Wed, 14 Jan 2009 08:36:08 -0800

WEEI.com reports the New York Mets reached an agreement with free-agent 2B Alex Cora (Red Sox) on a one-year, $2 million deal Wednesday, Jan. 14. He will serve as a utility infielder with the team, backing up SS Jose Reyes, 3B David Wright and 2B Luis Castillo.

Mets | Cora could play often
Wed, 14 Jan 2009 08:31:34 -0800

Marty Noble, of MLB.com, reports free-agent 2B Alex Cora (Red Sox) could find himself playing quite often for the New York Mets in 2009 at second base if 2B Luis Castillo struggles.

Red Sox | Cora does not appear to be a fit
Wed, 14 Jan 2009 08:19:33 -0800

ESPN.com reports free-agent 2B Alex Cora (Red Sox) called the Boston Red Sox Tuesday, Jan. 13, to gauge the team's interest in re-signing him. However, Cora does not appear to be a fit with the team for the 2009 season.

Mets | Cora close to deal
Wed, 14 Jan 2009 05:12:21 -0800

WEEI.com's Rob Bradford reports the New York Mets are close to signing IF Alex Cora (Red Sox) to a one-year, $2 million deal.

Mets | Likely to add Cora
Mon, 15 Dec 2008 08:58:56 -0800

Anthony McCarron, of the New York Daily News, reports the New York Mets are likely to sign free-agent 2B Alex Cora (Red Sox).

Mets | Team targeting Cora
Fri, 12 Dec 2008 04:40:28 -0800

WEEI.com's Rob Bradford reports the New York Mets are targeting IF Alex Cora (Red Sox).

Red Sox | Seven not offered arbitration
Tue, 02 Dec 2008 05:18:16 -0800

The Sports Network reports the Boston Red Sox didn't offer arbitration to SP Bartolo Colon, SP Curt Schilling, RP Mike Timlin, C David Ross, 1B Sean Casey, IF Alex Cora and OF Mark Kotsay.

Tigers | Team interested in Cora
Fri, 28 Nov 2008 05:12:28 -0800

The Detroit Free Press' Jon Paul Morosi reports the Detroit Tigers are interested in free-agent IF Alex Cora (Red Sox) as a low-cost solution at shortstop.

Tigers | Discussing Cora
Wed, 26 Nov 2008 12:45:55 -0800

Jon Paul Morosi, of the Detroit Free Press, reports the Detroit Tigers are considering pursuing free-agent 2B Alex Cora (Red Sox) as a low-cost solution at shortstop, according to two people familiar with the team's plans.

Red Sox | Cora files for free agency
Thu, 30 Oct 2008 21:42:48 -0700

The Boston Herald reports Boston Red Sox IF Alex Cora has filed for free agency.

White Sox | Could pursue Cora
Tue, 28 Oct 2008 12:03:18 -0700

Mark Gonzales, of The Chicago Tribune, reports the Chicago White Sox could pursue Boston Red Sox 2B Alex Cora if 2B Juan Uribe does not return for the 2009 season.

Red Sox | Cora return in limbo
Mon, 20 Oct 2008 21:55:56 -0700

The Providence Journal reports Boston Red Sox SS Alex Cora, who can be a free agent following this season, may or may not be returning to the Boston area. His return likely hinges on whether the team keeps SS Julio Lugo on its roster, since SS Jed Lowrie has shown improvement and will likely be around in 2009.

Red Sox | Cora to start at shortstop in Game 7
Sun, 19 Oct 2008 10:27:20 -0700

Boston Red Sox IF Alex Cora will start at shortstop instead of SS Jed Lowrie, for Game 7 of the ALCS Sunday, Oct. 19, according to Adam Kilgore of the Boston Globe

Red Sox | Cora starting Game 2
Fri, 03 Oct 2008 15:48:45 -0700

Bill Plunkett, of The Orange County Register, reports Boston Red Sox 2B Alex Cora is starting at shortstop and batting ninth in the order for Game 2 of the ALDS Friday, Oct. 3.

Red Sox | Cora injured, leaves game
Fri, 26 Sep 2008 05:58:25 -0700

Joe McDonald, of The Providence Journal, reports Boston Red Sox IF Alex Cora (hip) left the game Thursday, Sept. 25, after he suffered a right hip contusion in the sixth inning against the Cleveland Indians. IF Gil Velazquez took his place.

Red Sox | Cora in starting lineup Wednesday
Wed, 06 Aug 2008 16:33:06 -0700

Nick Cafardo, of The Boston Globe, reports Boston Red Sox 2B Alex Cora is in the starting lineup Wednesday, Aug. 6.

Red Sox | Team may trade Cora to Chicago
Thu, 24 Jul 2008 17:18:34 -0700

Ken Rosenthal, of FOXSports.com, reports the Boston Red Sox may trade 2B Alex Cora to the Chicago White Sox for IF Juan Uribe.

Red Sox | Cora to share shortstop duties
Mon, 14 Jul 2008 12:45:42 -0700

Amalie Benjamin, of The Boston Globe, reports Boston Red Sox 2B Alex Cora will share the shortstop duties for the time being with SS Julio Lugo (quadriceps) out.

Red Sox | Cora in lineup Saturday
Sat, 05 Jul 2008 13:37:38 -0700

Amalie Benjamin, of The Boston Globe, reports Boston Red Sox 2B Alex Cora was in the starting lineup at shortstop Saturday, July 5.

Red Sox | Cora in lineup Tuesday
Tue, 01 Jul 2008 14:45:21 -0700

Gordon Edes, of The Boston Globe, reports Boston Red Sox 2B Alex Cora is in the starting lineup at shortstop Tuesday, July 1.

Red Sox | Cora to be emergency first baseman
Tue, 24 Jun 2008 14:32:56 -0700

The Associated Press reports Boston Red Sox 2B Alex Cora will be the team's emergency first baseman while 1B Kevin Youkilis (eye) and 1B Sean Casey are out of the lineup.

Red Sox | Cora in lineup Saturday
Sat, 21 Jun 2008 13:08:41 -0700

Jeff Goldberg, of the Hartford Courant, reports Boston Red Sox 2B Alex Cora was in the starting lineup at shortstop Saturday, June 21.

Red Sox | Lugo scratched from lineup Saturday
Sat, 14 Jun 2008 13:29:30 -0700

Gary Dzen, of The Boston Globe, reports Boston Red Sox SS Julio Lugo (illness) was scratched from the starting lineup Saturday, June 14, because of a stomach ailment. He was replaced by IF Alex Cora.

Red Sox | Cora starting Tuesday
Tue, 10 Jun 2008 13:00:32 -0700

Amalie Benjamin, of The Boston Globe, reports Boston Red Sox 2B Alex Cora is in the team's starting lineup Tuesday, June 10. He is batting ninth and playing shortstop.

Red Sox | Cora starting Saturday
Sat, 07 Jun 2008 13:30:34 -0700

Mark Remme, of MLB.com, reports Boston Red Sox 2B Alex Cora was in the starting lineup at second base Saturday, June 7.

Red Sox | Cora in lineup Monday
Mon, 02 Jun 2008 14:19:36 -0700

Nick Cafardo, of The Boston Globe, reports Boston Red Sox 2B Alex Cora is in the starting lineup at second base Monday, June 2.

Red Sox | Cora in lineup Wednesday
Wed, 14 May 2008 13:14:48 -0700

Pete Kerzel, of MLB.com, reports Boston Red Sox 2B Alex Cora is in the team's lineup Wednesday, May 14, against the Baltimore Orioles. Cora is replacing injured SS Julio Lugo (concussion).