Alex Cora explains why Red Sox cut ties with struggling lefty

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Alex Cora explains why Red Sox cut ties with struggling lefty

Alex Cora understands there were many out there who second guessed his decision to go with Joely Rodriguez instead of Brennan Bernardino as the lone left-hander on the Opening Day roster. That choice was largely roster-driven — Bernardino had minor league options remaining and Rodriguez had an opt out — but Cora also felt Rodriguez was a proven big leaguer who could help the big league club. Cora still believes Rodriguez can be that guy, but Sun…