Prior to Game 3 of the Red Sox-Rays ALDS, Alex Cora told reporters he got a few texts from Bill Belichick last week, which was pretty special to him.
"That's like the highlight of the year," he said. "I got the text from this random area code. That's cool, to be honest with you, for somebody of his status to wish us luck."
The Red Sox manager said Belichick reached out before Tuesday's Wild Card game against the Yankees and again after they won.
Appearing on The Greg Hill Show Monday morning, Belichick said he's enjoying the relationship the two have.
“We’ve been friends for awhile and really respect what he does and what he’s brought to the Sox," he said. "I’ve enjoyed our relationship and it looks like he’s doing fine. He’s got a good team and they’ve played well. Got a big win [last night].”
The hosts joked to the Patriots coach that it doesn't feel like he's an emoji guy when he texts.
"What are those?" Belichick said.
The Patriots coach also noted the City of Boston is in for quite a day with the 125th running of the Boston Marathon and then Game 4 at night.