Boston Red Sox Photos: Manager Alex Cora Returns To Puerto Rico With Trophy.
BOSTON, MA – NOVEMBER 3: Manager Alex Cora of the Boston Red Sox boards the plane at Logan Airport with his son during a trip from Boston, Massachusetts to Caguas, Puerto Rico on November 3, 2018 after the Boston Red Sox 2018 World Series victory. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Alex Cora
BOSTON, MA – NOVEMBER 3: Christian Vazquez #7 of the Boston Red Sox boards the plane at Logan Airport during a trip from Boston, Massachusetts to Caguas, Puerto Rico on November 3, 2018 after the Boston Red Sox 2018 World Series victory. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Christian Vazquez
CAGUAS, PUERTO RICO – NOVEMBER 3: Pilots fly the plane as the World Series trophy sits in the cockpit during a Boston Red Sox trip from Boston, Massachusetts to Caguas, Puerto Rico on November 3, 2018 after the Boston Red Sox 2018 World Series victory. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption ***
CAGUAS, PUERTO RICO – NOVEMBER 3: Eduardo Nunez #36 of the Boston Red Sox greets a young fan during a trip from Boston, Massachusetts to Caguas, Puerto Rico on November 3, 2018 after the Boston Red Sox 2018 World Series victory. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Eduardo Nunez
CAGUAS, PUERTO RICO – NOVEMBER 3: A fan takes a photograph with his phone during a World Series parade during a Boston Red Sox trip from Boston, Massachusetts to Caguas, Puerto Rico on November 3, 2018 after the Boston Red Sox 2018 World Series victory. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption ***
CAGUAS, PUERTO RICO – NOVEMBER 3: Fans cheer during a World Series parade during a Boston Red Sox trip from Boston, Massachusetts to Caguas, Puerto Rico on November 3, 2018 after the Boston Red Sox 2018 World Series victory. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption ***
CAGUAS, PUERTO RICO – NOVEMBER 3: A fan displays a flag during a World Series parade during a Boston Red Sox trip from Boston, Massachusetts to Caguas, Puerto Rico on November 3, 2018 after the Boston Red Sox 2018 World Series victory. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption ***
CAGUAS, PUERTO RICO – NOVEMBER 3: Fans watch from the airport terminal as the Boston Red Sox arrive during a trip from Boston, Massachusetts to Caguas, Puerto Rico on November 3, 2018 after the Boston Red Sox 2018 World Series victory. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption ***
CAGUAS, PUERTO RICO – NOVEMBER 3: The 2018 World Series trophy is held during a Boston Red Sox trip from Boston, Massachusetts to Caguas, Puerto Rico on November 3, 2018 after the Boston Red Sox 2018 World Series victory. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption ***
CAGUAS, PUERTO RICO – NOVEMBER 3: A fan cheers during a World Series parade during a Boston Red Sox trip from Boston, Massachusetts to Caguas, Puerto Rico on November 3, 2018 after the Boston Red Sox 2018 World Series victory. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption ***
CAGUAS, PUERTO RICO – NOVEMBER 3: Fans cheer during a World Series parade during a Boston Red Sox trip from Boston, Massachusetts to Caguas, Puerto Rico on November 3, 2018 after the Boston Red Sox 2018 World Series victory. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption ***
CAGUAS, PUERTO RICO – NOVEMBER 3: Fans cheer during a World Series parade during a Boston Red Sox trip from Boston, Massachusetts to Caguas, Puerto Rico on November 3, 2018 after the Boston Red Sox 2018 World Series victory. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption ***
CAGUAS, PUERTO RICO – NOVEMBER 3: Christian Vazquez #7 of the Boston Red Sox hugs a family member during a World Series parade during a Boston Red Sox trip from Boston, Massachusetts to Caguas, Puerto Rico on November 3, 2018 after the Boston Red Sox 2018 World Series victory. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Christian Vazquez
CAGUAS, PUERTO RICO – NOVEMBER 3: Manager Alex Cora of the Boston Red Sox reacts during a World Series parade during a Boston Red Sox trip from Boston, Massachusetts to Caguas, Puerto Rico on November 3, 2018 after the Boston Red Sox 2018 World Series victory. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Alex Cora
CAGUAS, PUERTO RICO – NOVEMBER 3: Manager Alex Cora of the Boston Red Sox displays the 2018 World Series trophy with his daughter Camila during a World Series parade during a Boston Red Sox trip from Boston, Massachusetts to Caguas, Puerto Rico on November 3, 2018 after the Boston Red Sox 2018 World Series victory. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Alex Cora
CAGUAS, PUERTO RICO – NOVEMBER 3: Manager Alex Cora of the Boston Red Sox eats pieces of a roasted pig during a trip from Boston, Massachusetts to Caguas, Puerto Rico on November 3, 2018 after the Boston Red Sox 2018 World Series victory. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Alex Cora
CAGUAS, PUERTO RICO – NOVEMBER 3: Christian Vazquez #7 of the Boston Red Sox kisses the 2018 World Series trophy during a World Series parade during a Boston Red Sox trip from Boston, Massachusetts to Caguas, Puerto Rico on November 3, 2018 after the Boston Red Sox 2018 World Series victory. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Christian Vazquez
CAGUAS, PUERTO RICO – NOVEMBER 3: Christian Vazquez #7 of the Boston Red Sox displays the 2018 World Series trophy during a World Series parade during a Boston Red Sox trip from Boston, Massachusetts to Caguas, Puerto Rico on November 3, 2018 after the Boston Red Sox 2018 World Series victory. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Christian Vazquez
CAGUAS, PUERTO RICO – NOVEMBER 3: Manager Alex Cora of the Boston Red Sox is escorted to the bus among fans during a trip from Boston, Massachusetts to Caguas, Puerto Rico on November 3, 2018 after the Boston Red Sox 2018 World Series victory. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Alex Cora
CAGUAS, PUERTO RICO – NOVEMBER 3: Christian Vazquez #7 of the Boston Red Sox dances during a trip from Boston, Massachusetts to Caguas, Puerto Rico on November 3, 2018 after the Boston Red Sox 2018 World Series victory. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Christian Vazquez
CAGUAS, PUERTO RICO – NOVEMBER 3: Manager Alex Cora of the Boston Red Sox dances during a trip from Boston, Massachusetts to Caguas, Puerto Rico on November 3, 2018 after the Boston Red Sox 2018 World Series victory. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Alex Cora
At the beginning of this season when manager Alex Cora was hired, he requested one thing: a plane full of supplies to be sent down by the Red Sox to his hometown of Caguas in Puerto Rico in wake of Marias. The Red Sox came through on that request, and ten months and one World Series championship later, they returned to Caguas with the World Series trophy in tow.
Here is a photo essay from a down-and-back day trip to Puerto Rico earlier this week with Alex Cora, several other players and coaches, and members of the Red Sox front office. This was a whirlwind day, but an experience I won’t forget. The Red Sox were welcomed with a huge parade through the streets and a celebration of baseball and Puerto Rican culture.