Annoyed Red Sox Fans Rip Into Alex Cora as Risky Call on $140M Slumping Star Backfires

When the Red Sox decided to double down on their $140 million gamble, fans expected fireworks, not a slow, painful fizzle. Yet again, Alex Cora lit the fuse on a high-stakes move that blew up in all the wrong ways. Boston faithful, never shy with their opinions, didn’t hold back as their skipper’s calculated risk turned into another chapter of head-scratching choices and underwhelming returns.

Are the Boston Red Sox doing well in the league? Some would say yes, some would say no. Do they need a backup player to fill in spots? Yes, they do. What they don’t need is a $140 million player named Trevor Story to be back in the lineup. Trevor Story has been underperforming for quite some time now, and the fans are not happy with Cora’s decision to leave him on the team.

For their game against the Milwaukee Brewers, Alex Cora decided to use some new players in the absence of Alex Bregman. The lineup reported by Tyler Milliken is, “Jarren Duran LF. Rafael Devers DH… Trevor Story SS. Abraham Toro 1 B. David Hamilton 2B.” While the rest of the lineup is okay, people saw Trevor Story’s name and decided that Alex Cora might not be making the right decision.

With a .220 batting average and an OPS barely scraping .589, Story’s not doing too well. His 64 strikeouts this season don’t speak too well for him.

Even worse, Story’s timing is terrible, especially with runners on base. He’s hitting just .164 against four-seam fastballs, looking utterly lost against the heat. That’s not the kind of performance expected of him; Red Sox fans want solutions.

And if that nosedive continues, it won’t just be Story crashing—it’ll be the Red Sox season with him. Boston can’t afford sentimentality when the stakes are this high. Accountability wears the same uniform as talent—and right now, only one is showing up.

Red Sox fans are not happy with Alex Cora after bringing back Trevor Story

Boston fans, already teetering on the edge, didn’t take kindly to another familiar face returning to the lineup, especially when that face keeps failing their expectations.

“Story and Hamilton should never be in the same lineup,” echoes what many frustrated fans are thinking. Trevor Story‘s .220 average and 64 strikeouts make his presence hard to justify. Meanwhile, David Hamilton hasn’t exactly lit up the scoreboard either, adding to the infield woes. With both struggling, fans see that combo as disappointing.

“Every game Story plays, I feel like it’s a white flag of surrender,” one fan vented online. With a .164 average against fastballs, he’s practically an automatic out. His recent stretch—13 hits in 100 at-bats—feels more like sabotage. Fans aren’t seeing a $140 million shortstop, they’re watching a slow-motion collapse in cleats.

“It’s getting harder and harder to defend Cora…” sums up the growing unease in Red Sox Nation. Watching Trevor Story’s .589 OPS and endless strikeouts frustrate even the most loyal fans. Decisions like starting him despite his 1 extra-base hit in 100 at-bats baffle many. With each misstep, Cora’s trust meter dips—and the excuses wear thinner than Story’s batting average.

“Get Story off my team. Hire him as the spring training defense camp coach,” one fan snapped. Hitting .220 with strikeouts piling up, his glove isn’t saving him anymore, and his bat’s gone missing in action. Fans want Rafaela, Campbell, and Anthony—anyone but the $140 million ghost haunting shortstop until Alex Bregman returns.

“This is the Red Sox best lineup!? Oh no,” groaned a frustrated fan scrolling the roster. With Story’s .220 average dragging the team down, hopes dim quickly. His recent slump makes even a strong lineup look shaky at best.

Trevor Story’s struggles have become a glaring weakness no stat can sugarcoat. Fans aren’t just frustrated—they’re demanding accountability for Alex Cora’s choices. At this rate, the team might consider a new strategy.