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[[Image:Fenway.jpg|thumb|240px|[[Fenway Park]], the Red Sox's stadium and the oldest active Major League Baseball stadium]]
 
[[Image:Fenway.jpg|thumb|240px|[[Fenway Park]], the Red Sox's stadium and the oldest active Major League Baseball stadium]]
 
The '''Boston Red Sox''' are a [[Major League Baseball]] team that play in the [[American League]] East Division. One of the oldest teams in baseball, with the oldest stadium, [[Fenway Park]]; the Red Sox are one of the most storied sports franchises of all time.  
 
The '''Boston Red Sox''' are a [[Major League Baseball]] team that play in the [[American League]] East Division. One of the oldest teams in baseball, with the oldest stadium, [[Fenway Park]]; the Red Sox are one of the most storied sports franchises of all time.  
  
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In 2009, it was shown that David Ortiz and Manny Ramirez had failed tests for performance-enhancing drugs during the 2003 season. Some people, such as Dan Shaughnessy, questioned whether this illegal behavior tainted the championships the team won in 2004 and 2007.<ref>http://www.boston.com/sports/baseball/redsox/articles/2009/07/31/suffering_from_roid_rage</ref>
  
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'''AL Pennants:''' 12 (1903, 1904, 1912, 1915, 1916, 1918, 1946, 1967, 1975, 1986, 2004, 2007)
 
  
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'''World Series Titles:''' 7 (1903, 1912, 1915, 1916, 1918, 2004, 2007)
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'''AL Pennants:''' 14 (1903, 1904, 1912, 1915, 1916, 1918, 1946, 1967, 1975, 1986, 2004, 2007, 2013, 2018)
  
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==Origins==
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'''World Series Titles:''' 9 (1903, 1912, 1915, 1916, 1918, 2004, 2007, 2013, 2018)
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The Red Sox started play during the 1901 season in the newly formed American League. They built their team by signing players from the Boston National League club such as Jimmy Collins, who served as player/manager. Their home games were played at newly built Huntington Avenue Grounds.<ref name="first">http://www.ballparks.com/baseball/american/huntin.htm</ref> The team was unofficially named the Americans. Charles W. Somers was the first owner of the team. Their first game was an exhibition victory over the University of Virginia on April 5. After their April 24 season opener in Baltimore was rained out, they got started two days later and were handed an 8-6 defeat. League chief [[Ban Johnson]] tossed out the ceremonial first pitch with Collins recording the team's first hit and run scored.<ref>Barnes Jr., WS. "Collins's Men Lose"; ''Boston Journal'', 27 April 1901</ref> On May 8, the team kicked off it's home schedule with a 12-4 victory over team Philadelphia. They finished their inaugural season at 79-57, good enough for second behind the [[Chicago White Sox]].
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==Champions==
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The Americans went 91-47 in 1903 to win the AL by a healthy 14.5 games over second place Philadelphia Athletics. They won the [[World Series]] over the [[Natinal League|National League's]] [[Pittsburgh Pirates]], five games to three.<ref>http://www.baseball-reference.com/postseason/1903_WS.shtml</ref> After falling back for a few years, the renamed Red Sox won their second title in 1912 over the New York Giants in what was their first year playing at [[Fenway Park]].<ref>Murnane, TH. "Boston Now Supreme in Baseball World"; ''Boston Globe'', 17 October 1912</ref> They went on to win three more titles from 1913-1918.
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==Sale of Ruth==
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Following the 1919 season, both the team and fellow players grew tired of [[Babe Ruth|Babe Ruth's]] antics.<ref>Shannon, Paul. "New York Club gives $125,000 for Battering Babe - Biggest Price Ever Paid for Player"; ''Boston Post'', 6 January 1920</ref> Ruth complained about his pay and refused to play for the team until he got a raise. He also ignored team rules. The Red Sox were concerned his behavior could rub off on other players. With a strong team, they felt they could afford to move Ruth. He was sent to the [[New York Yankees]] for $125,000 after manager [[Ed Barrow]] indicated that none of the New York players was worth acquiring.<ref>Stout, Glenn. (2000), ''Red Sox Century'', Houghton Mifflin, Page 145</ref> Some have suggested that the sale was done to finance team owner [[Harry Frazee|Harry Frazee's]] play, "No, No, Nanette", however the claim is untrue as the play hadn't even been written at the time.
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==Yawkee Era==
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After inheriting a large sum of money, [[Tom Yawkee]] looked into buying a baseball team. Yawkee ultimately chose the Red Sox and bought the team in 1933. He immediately opened his checkbook in an effort to turn the team around following fourteen consecutive losing seasons. Unfortunately, he lacked a strong baseball acumen<ref>Stout, Glenn. (2000), ''Red Sox Century'', Houghton Miffin, Page 178</ref> and spent a lot of money on past their prime players. While the team did improve they still finished way out of the running. Some in the media criticized his wild spending ways, arguing for a wiser spending of finances.<ref>Daniel, Daniel. "You Cannot Buy a Pennant!"; ''Baseball Magazine'', 1936</ref> However, Yawkee continued his spending spree, including a major upgrade of Fenway Park. Despite his spending, the team recorded only three first place finishes during his 45 years owning the team.
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==Jackie Robinson==
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In 1945, Boston politician Isadore Mushnick pressured the Red Sox to open their team to black players. The team consented and offered tryouts to [[Negro League]] players [[Jackie Robinson]], [[Sam Jethroe]] and [[Marvin Williams]].<ref>Kountze, Doc. "Three Race Baseball Canidates Impress Red Sox Coach Hugh Duffy"; ''Boston Guardian'', 21 April 1945</ref> Coah Hugh Duffey oversaw the tryout with manager [[Joe Cronin]] watching from the stands. Said Duffy, "We were glad to give them a tryout...(They) (d)eserve the same chance as anybody". During the tryout, a sportswriter claimed to have heard a voice in the stands, possibly GM Eddie Collins, yell to, "Get those (people) off the field!" After a delay due to Collins' suffering a broken leg, the team decided not to sign the players.
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==Management==
 
==Management==
 
*Principal Owner: [[John Henry]]
 
*Principal Owner: [[John Henry]]
 
*Chairman : [[Tom Werner]]
 
*Chairman : [[Tom Werner]]
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*CEO: [[Larry Lucchino]]
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*CEO: [[Sam Kennedy]]
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*General Manager: [[Theo Epstein]]
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*General Manager: [[Dave Dombrowski]]
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*Manager: [[Terry Francona]]
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*Manager: [[Alex Cora]]
  
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==Current Lineup==
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==Roster==
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'''Infield''':
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===Pitchers===
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*Catcher: [[Jason Varitek]]
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*48 - Scott Atchison
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*First Base: [[Kevin Youkilis]]
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*51 - Daniel Bard
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*Second Base: [[Dustan Pedroia]]
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*19 - Josh Beckett
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*Short Stop: [[Julio Lugo]]
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*11 - Clay Buchholz
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*Third Base: [[Mike Lowell]]
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*36 - Paul Byrd
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*53 - Fernando Cabrera
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*17 - Manny Delcarmen
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*40 - John Lackey
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*31 - Jon Lester
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*37 - Hideki Okajima
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*58 - Jonathan Papelbon
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*62 - David Pauley
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*56 - Ramon Ramirez
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*60 - Scott Schoeneweis
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*49 - Tim Wakefield
  
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'''Outfield''':
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===Catchers===
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*Right Field: [[J.D. Drew]]
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*41 - Victor Martinez
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*Center Field: [[Jacoby Ellsbury]]
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*33 - Jason Varitek
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*Left Field: [[Jason Bay]]
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'''Designated Hitter''':
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===Infielders===
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*[[David Ortiz]]
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*29 - Adrian Beltre
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*22 - Nick Green
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*22 - Bill Hall
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*25 - Mike Lowell
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*15 - Dustin Pedroia
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*16 - Marco Scutaro
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*30 - Chris Woodward
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*20 - Kevin Youkilis
  
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'''Rotation''':
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===Outfielders===
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*1st: [[Curt Schilling]]
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*5 - Rocco Baldelli
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*2nd: [[Josh Beckett]]
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*23 - Mike Cameron
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*3rd: [[Daisuke Matsuzaka]]
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*7 - J.D. Drew
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*4th: [[Tim Wakefield]]
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*2 - Jacoby Ellsbury
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*5th: [[Jon Lester]]
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*23 - Joey Gathright
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*32 - Jeremy Hermida
  
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'''Closer''':
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===Designated Hitter===
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*[[Jonathan Papelbon]]
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*34 - [[David Ortiz]]
  
 
==Minor League Affiliates==
 
==Minor League Affiliates==
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The Boston Red Sox's minor league affiliates are: <ref>http://www.soxprospects.com/2009.htm</ref>
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The Boston Red Sox's minor league affiliates are:<ref>http://www.soxprospects.com/2009.htm</ref>
 
*AAA - Pawtucket Red Sox
 
*AAA - Pawtucket Red Sox
 
*AA - Portland Sea Dogs
 
*AA - Portland Sea Dogs
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==References==
 
==References==
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== See also ==
 
== See also ==
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*[[Boston]]
 
*[[Boston]]
  
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== External Links ==  
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*[[Red Sox History]]
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== External links ==
 
*[http://redsox.mlb.com/ Official Site]
 
*[http://redsox.mlb.com/ Official Site]
 
*[http://www.boston.com/sports/baseball/redsox/ Boston Globe - Red Sox News]   
 
*[http://www.boston.com/sports/baseball/redsox/ Boston Globe - Red Sox News]   

Latest revision as of 04:13, October 29, 2018

Boston Red Sox
Location: Boston, Massachusetts
Year Founded: 1901
Colors: Red, blue, gray
Mascot: Wally the Green Monster
Championships: 9
Website: http://redsox.mlb.com/
Fenway Park, the Red Sox's stadium and the oldest active Major League Baseball stadium

The Boston Red Sox are a Major League Baseball team that play in the American League East Division. One of the oldest teams in baseball, with the oldest stadium, Fenway Park; the Red Sox are one of the most storied sports franchises of all time.

In 2009, it was shown that David Ortiz and Manny Ramirez had failed tests for performance-enhancing drugs during the 2003 season. Some people, such as Dan Shaughnessy, questioned whether this illegal behavior tainted the championships the team won in 2004 and 2007.[1]


AL Pennants: 14 (1903, 1904, 1912, 1915, 1916, 1918, 1946, 1967, 1975, 1986, 2004, 2007, 2013, 2018)

World Series Titles: 9 (1903, 1912, 1915, 1916, 1918, 2004, 2007, 2013, 2018)

Management

Roster

Pitchers

  • 48 - Scott Atchison
  • 51 - Daniel Bard
  • 19 - Josh Beckett
  • 11 - Clay Buchholz
  • 36 - Paul Byrd
  • 53 - Fernando Cabrera
  • 17 - Manny Delcarmen
  • 40 - John Lackey
  • 31 - Jon Lester
  • 37 - Hideki Okajima
  • 58 - Jonathan Papelbon
  • 62 - David Pauley
  • 56 - Ramon Ramirez
  • 60 - Scott Schoeneweis
  • 49 - Tim Wakefield

Catchers

  • 41 - Victor Martinez
  • 33 - Jason Varitek

Infielders

  • 29 - Adrian Beltre
  • 22 - Nick Green
  • 22 - Bill Hall
  • 25 - Mike Lowell
  • 15 - Dustin Pedroia
  • 16 - Marco Scutaro
  • 30 - Chris Woodward
  • 20 - Kevin Youkilis

Outfielders

  • 5 - Rocco Baldelli
  • 23 - Mike Cameron
  • 7 - J.D. Drew
  • 2 - Jacoby Ellsbury
  • 23 - Joey Gathright
  • 32 - Jeremy Hermida

Designated Hitter

Minor League Affiliates

The Boston Red Sox's minor league affiliates are:[2]

  • AAA - Pawtucket Red Sox
  • AA - Portland Sea Dogs
  • A Adv. - Salem Red Sox
  • A - Greenville Drive
  • SS - Lowell Spinners

Retired Numbers

Uniform numbers retired by the Red Sox[3]

1 - Bobby Doerr

4 - Joe Cronin

6 - Johnny Pesky

8 - Carl Yastrzemski

9 - Ted Williams

27 - Carlton Fisk

42 - Jackie Robinson

References

  1. ↑ http://www.boston.com/sports/baseball/redsox/articles/2009/07/31/suffering_from_roid_rage
  2. ↑ http://www.soxprospects.com/2009.htm
  3. ↑ http://boston.redsox.mlb.com/bos/history/retired_numbers.jsp

See also

External links

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