Alex Cora 2B FA Mon 9/26/11 8:13 PM
Alex Cora
2B FA
Alex Cora told Adam Kilgore of the Washington Post on Monday that he plans to return for his 15th major league season in 2012.
"I'll be playing, " said Cora. "I'm only 36. Whenever people talk about the future, you better hold it, because I'm going to be playing until I don't feel I can play well. I feel like I can contribute and help teams out. In my mind, there's no doubt about that." Cora, who signed a minor league deal with the Nationals last January, is batting just .219/.282/.258 with a .540 OPS over 171 plate appearances this season. He'll likely begin a career in coaching once his playing days are through.