Neither Chaim Bloom, nor Craig Breslow got that opportunity, as Alex Cora was seemingly foisted upon both by ownership. And even as he's fired Cora, Breslow still hasn't really gotten that opportunity, as Chad Tracy predates his Red Sox tenure. "I think he's been good for the team and a great manager so far. (Chris Cotillo, MassLive)AdvertisementAdvertisement AdvertisementRegardless of what you think of either Tracy or Cora, in baseball no manager is successful without production from the players on the field. This week, the Red Sox find themselves on a three-game losing streak during which they haven't hit a single home run.