At least that’s the way Cora was telling the tale, and who’s going to doubt the skipper of the reigning World Series champions? "Obviously, it's an honor," said Sale, who will make his second Opening Day start for the Red Sox and fifth of his career. "I appreciate the fact that I'm the one [Cora] chose to start on Opening Day. Sale’s future will be determined by his health and the Red Sox are about to give him the chance to make at least 30 starts beginning with the first one of 2019. A shot at another World Series title and a historic new contract are banking on Sale’s sticking to his plan and staying healthy.

Source: Forbes March 17, 2019 21:22 UTC