2008 Boston Red Sox season
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The Boston Red Sox
' 2008 season
began on March 25, in Tokyo
, Japan
for the MLB Japan Opening Day 2008. The Red Sox were attempting to become the first repeat World Series Champions
since the 1999–2000 New York Yankees
and also be the first repeat Champions of the 21st century. They also tried to become World Series Champions
three times in five years. At the 2008 MLB All Star Game 7 Red Sox players were selected. The Red Sox clinched a spot in the American League Division Series
with their 5–4 win over the Cleveland Indians
. On September 28, the Red Sox officially retired Johnny Pesky
's number 6 jersey. The Boston Red Sox
defeated the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim
in the ALDS and as of October 19, were tied 3–3 with the Tampa Bay Rays
in the ALCS. Jed Lowrie
of the Boston Red Sox
became the fourth rookie in MLB history to end a postseason series by a walk-off hit. They were, however, beat 3–1 in Game 7 on October 19.
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! style="background:#ddf; width:19%;"| Player
! style="background:#ddf; width:7%;"| W
! style="background:#ddf; width:7%;"| L
! style="background:#ddf; width:7%;"| ERA
! style="background:#ddf; width:7%;"| G
! style="background:#ddf; width:7%;"| GS
! style="background:#ddf; width:7%;"| SV
! style="background:#ddf; width:7%;"| IP
! style="background:#ddf; width:7%;"| R
! style="background:#ddf; width:7%;"| ER
! style="background:#ddf; width:7%;"| BB
! style="background:#ddf; width:7%;"| K
|- style="text-align:center;"
| || 4 || 2 || 5.55 || 47 || 0 || 0 || 48.2 || 32 || 30 || 35 || 49
|- style="text-align:center;"
| || 12 || 10 || 4.03 || 27 || 27 || 0 || 174.1 || 80 || 78 || 34 || 172
|- style="text-align:center;"
| || 1 || 0 || 3.60 || 1 || 1 || 0 || 5.0 || 2 || 2 || 1 || 3
|- style="text-align:center;"
| || 2 || 9 || 6.75 || 16 || 15 || 0 || 76.0 || 63 || 57 || 41 || 72
|- style="text-align:center;"
| || 4 || 2 || 4.78 || 8 || 8 || 0 || 49.0 || 26 || 26 || 10 || 26
|- style="text-align:center;"
| || 4 || 2 || 3.92 || 7 || 7 || 0 || 39.0 || 23 || 17 || 10 || 27
|- style="text-align:center;"
| || 0 || 0 || 10.50 || 7 || 0 || 0 || 6.0 || 7 || 7 || 3 || 4
|- style="text-align:center;"
| || 1 || 2 || 3.27 || 73 || 0 || 2 || 74.1 || 28 || 27 || 28 || 72
|- style="text-align:center;"
| || 1 || 0 || 4.05 || 4 || 0 || 0 || 6.2 || 5 || 3 || 1 || 5
|- style="text-align:center;"
| || 1 || 3 || 5.58 || 32 || 0 || 2 || 30.2 || 23 || 19 || 23 || 25
|- style="text-align:center;"
| || 16 || 6 || 3.21 || 33 || 33 || 0 || 210.1 || 78 || 75 || 66 || 152
|- style="text-align:center;"
| || 2 || 0 || 2.43 || 70 || 0 || 0 || 59.1 || 18 || 16 || 27 || 38
|- style="text-align:center;"
| || 6 || 5 || 3.16 || 36 || 9 || 0 || 88.1 || 31 || 31 || 40 || 68
|- style="text-align:center;"
| || 18 || 3 || 2.90 || 29 || 29 || 0 || 167.2 || 58 || 54 || 94 || 154
|- style="text-align:center;"
| || 3 || 2 || 2.61 || 64 || 0 || 1 || 62.0 || 18 || 18 || 23 || 60
|- style="text-align:center;"
| || 5 || 4 || 2.34 || 67 || 0 || 41 || 69.1 || 24 || 18 || 8 || 77
|- style="text-align:center;"
| || 0 || 1 || 11.68 || 6 || 2 || 0 || 12.1 || 17 || 16 || 5 || 11
|- style="text-align:center;"
| || 1 || 0 || 7.85 || 12 || 0 || 0 || 18.1 || 16 || 16 || 7 || 13
|- style="text-align:center;"
| || 0 || 0 || 21.60 || 2 || 0 || 0 || 1.2 || 4 || 4 || 2 || 1
|- style="text-align:center;"
| || 0 || 1 || 6.39 || 9 || 0 || 0 || 12.2 || 12 || 9 || 9 || 6
|- style="text-align:center;"
| || 4 || 4 || 5.66 || 47 || 0 || 1 || 49.1 || 32 || 31 || 20 || 32
|- style="text-align:center;"
| || 10 || 11 || 4.13 || 30 || 30 || 0 || 181.0 || 89 || 83 || 60 || 117
|- style="text-align:center;"
| || 0 || 0 || 16.62 || 1 || 1 || 0 || 4.1 || 8 || 8 || 1 || 1
|- style="text-align:center;" class="unsortable"
| Totals || 95 || 67 || 4.01 || 162 || 162 || 47 || 1446.1 || 694 || 645 || 548 || 1185
* indicates player led their respectable league in that certain category
** indicates player led all of baseball in that certain category
Led team in starters ERA
Led in team ERA
Allowed fewest runs as a starter for the Red Sox
Led team in runs allowed.
Led team in walks allowed.
Led starters in walks allowed.
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Boston Red Sox
The Boston Red Sox are a professional baseball team based in Boston, Massachusetts, and a member of Major League Baseball’s American League Eastern Division. Founded in as one of the American League's eight charter franchises, the Red Sox's home ballpark has been Fenway Park since . The "Red Sox"...
' 2008 season
2008 Major League Baseball season
The 2008 Major League Baseball season began on March 25, 2008 in Tokyo, Japan with the 2007 World Series champion Boston Red Sox defeating the Oakland Athletics at the Tokyo Dome 6–5 in the first game of a two-game series, and ended on September 30 with the host Chicago White Sox defeating the...
began on March 25, in Tokyo
Tokyo
, ; officially , is one of the 47 prefectures of Japan. Tokyo is the capital of Japan, the center of the Greater Tokyo Area, and the largest metropolitan area of Japan. It is the seat of the Japanese government and the Imperial Palace, and the home of the Japanese Imperial Family...
, Japan
Japan
Japan is an island nation in East Asia. Located in the Pacific Ocean, it lies to the east of the Sea of Japan, China, North Korea, South Korea and Russia, stretching from the Sea of Okhotsk in the north to the East China Sea and Taiwan in the south...
for the MLB Japan Opening Day 2008. The Red Sox were attempting to become the first repeat World Series Champions
2008 World Series
The 2008 World Series was the 104th World Series between the American and National Leagues for the championship of Major League Baseball. The Philadelphia Phillies as champions of the National League and the Tampa Bay Rays, as American League champions, competed to win four games out of a possible...
since the 1999–2000 New York Yankees
New York Yankees
The New York Yankees are a professional baseball team based in the The Bronx, New York. They compete in Major League Baseball in the American League's East Division...
and also be the first repeat Champions of the 21st century. They also tried to become World Series Champions
2008 World Series
The 2008 World Series was the 104th World Series between the American and National Leagues for the championship of Major League Baseball. The Philadelphia Phillies as champions of the National League and the Tampa Bay Rays, as American League champions, competed to win four games out of a possible...
three times in five years. At the 2008 MLB All Star Game 7 Red Sox players were selected. The Red Sox clinched a spot in the American League Division Series
American League Division Series
In Major League Baseball, the American League Division Series determines which two teams from the American League will advance to the American League Championship Series...
with their 5–4 win over the Cleveland Indians
Cleveland Indians
The Cleveland Indians are a professional baseball team based in Cleveland, Ohio. They are in the Central Division of Major League Baseball's American League. Since , they have played in Progressive Field. The team's spring training facility is in Goodyear, Arizona...
. On September 28, the Red Sox officially retired Johnny Pesky
Johnny Pesky
John Michael Pesky , nicknamed "The Needle" and "Mr. Red Sox", was a Major League Baseball shortstop, third baseman, and manager. During a 10-year career, he played in 1942 and from 1946-1954 for three different teams. He missed all of the 1943, 1944, and 1945 seasons while serving in World War...
's number 6 jersey. The Boston Red Sox
Boston Red Sox
The Boston Red Sox are a professional baseball team based in Boston, Massachusetts, and a member of Major League Baseball’s American League Eastern Division. Founded in as one of the American League's eight charter franchises, the Red Sox's home ballpark has been Fenway Park since . The "Red Sox"...
defeated the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim
Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim
The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim are a professional baseball team based in Anaheim, California, United States. The Angels are a member of the Western Division of Major League Baseball's American League. The "Angels" name originates from the city in which the team started, Los Angeles...
in the ALDS and as of October 19, were tied 3–3 with the Tampa Bay Rays
Tampa Bay Rays
The Tampa Bay Rays are a Major League Baseball team based in St. Petersburg, Florida. The Rays are a member of the Eastern Division of MLB's American League. Since their inception in , the club has played at Tropicana Field...
in the ALCS. Jed Lowrie
Jed Lowrie
Jed Carlson Lowrie is an American professional baseball infielder with the Boston Red Sox of Major League Baseball.-Baseball career:Lowrie was born on April 17, 1984 and later attended North Salem High School....
of the Boston Red Sox
Boston Red Sox
The Boston Red Sox are a professional baseball team based in Boston, Massachusetts, and a member of Major League Baseball’s American League Eastern Division. Founded in as one of the American League's eight charter franchises, the Red Sox's home ballpark has been Fenway Park since . The "Red Sox"...
became the fourth rookie in MLB history to end a postseason series by a walk-off hit. They were, however, beat 3–1 in Game 7 on October 19.
Opening Day Lineup
| 15 | Dustin Pedroia Dustin Pedroia Dustin Luis Pedroia is an American professional baseball second baseman with the Boston Red Sox of Major League Baseball. Pedroia has won several awards in Major League Baseball, including the 2007 American League Rookie of the Year and the 2008 AL MVP award... |
2B |
| 20 | Kevin Youkilis Kevin Youkilis Kevin Edmund Youkilis , also known as "Youk" , is an American professional baseball player with the Boston Red Sox of Major League Baseball... |
1B |
| 34 | David Ortiz David Ortiz David Américo Ortiz Arias , known as David Ortiz, nicknamed "Big Papi", is a Dominican American professional baseball player who is currently a free agent. Previously, Ortiz played with the Minnesota Twins and Boston Red Sox... |
DH |
| 24 | Manny Ramírez Manny Ramírez Manuel "Manny" Arístides Ramírez Onelcida is a retired Dominican-American professional baseball outfielder. He was recognized for great batting skill and power, a nine-time Silver Slugger and one of 25 players to hit 500 career home runs. Ramirez's 21 grand slams are third all-time, and his 28... |
LF |
| 12 | Mike Lowell Mike Lowell Michael Averett Lowell is a Puerto Rican former professional baseball third baseman. During a 13-year career, Lowell played for the New York Yankees , Florida Marlins , and the Boston Red Sox... |
3B |
| 44 | Brandon Moss Brandon Moss Brandon Douglas Moss is an American professional baseball outfielder for the Oakland Athletics of Major League Baseball.-Professional career:... |
RF |
| 33 | Jason Varitek Jason Varitek Jason Andrew Varitek is an American professional baseball catcher who is a free agent. After being traded as a minor league prospect by the Seattle Mariners, Varitek has played his entire major league career for the Boston Red Sox... |
C |
| 46 | Jacoby Ellsbury Jacoby Ellsbury Jacoby McCabe Ellsbury ; born September 11, 1983) is an American professional baseball center fielder with the Boston Red Sox of Major League Baseball.... |
CF |
| 23 | Julio Lugo Julio Lugo Julio Cesar Lugo is a Dominican professional baseball infielder but is currently a free agent. He bats and throws right-handed. Lugo is the older brother of baseball pitcher Ruddy Lugo.... |
SS |
| 18 | Daisuke Matsuzaka Daisuke Matsuzaka is a Japanese professional baseball pitcher with the Boston Red Sox of Major League Baseball in the United States. He previously played for the Seibu Lions in Japan's Pacific League. He was selected the MVP of the inaugural and the second World Baseball Classic, and is an Olympic bronze... |
P |
Roster
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Manager Coaches (first base) (pitching) (third base) (hitting) (bench) (bullpen) |
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Game log
| 2008 Regular Season Game Log | |
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| 2008 Postseason Game Log | |
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Batters
Note: G = Games played; AB = At Bats; R = Runs scored; H = Hits; 2B = Doubles; 3B = Triples; HR = Home runs; RBI = Runs batted in; AVG = Batting average; SB = Stolen bases; Bold indicates leader in category.| Player | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | AVG | SB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0 | |
| 27 | 50 | 10 | 14 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 6 | .280 | 0 | |
| 49 | 184 | 39 | 54 | 12 | 2 | 9 | 37 | .293 | 3 | |
| 2 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0 | |
| 9 | 18 | 5 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | .333 | 0 | |
| 69 | 199 | 14 | 64 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 17 | .322 | 1 | |
| 61 | 142 | 11 | 32 | 7 | 0 | 3 | 15 | .225 | 0 | |
| 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0 | |
| 75 | 152 | 14 | 41 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 9 | .270 | 1 | |
| 118 | 361 | 55 | 102 | 18 | 3 | 7 | 41 | .283 | 20 | |
| 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0 | |
| 109 | 368 | 79 | 103 | 23 | 4 | 19 | 64 | .280 | 4 | |
| 145 | 554 | 98 | 155 | 22 | 7 | 9 | 47 | .280 | 50* | |
| 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0 | |
| 22 | 84 | 6 | 19 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 12 | .226 | 0 | |
| 3 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .200 | 0 | |
| 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0 | |
| 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0 | |
| 113 | 419 | 58 | 115 | 27 | 0 | 17 | 73 | .274 | 2 | |
| 81 | 260 | 34 | 67 | 25 | 3 | 2 | 46 | .258 | 1 | |
| 82 | 261 | 27 | 70 | 13 | 0 | 1 | 22 | .268 | 1 | |
| 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0 | |
| 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0 | |
| 34 | 78 | 7 | 23 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 11 | .295 | 1 | |
| 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0 | |
| 109 | 416 | 74 | 110 | 30 | 1 | 23 | 89 | .264 | 1 | |
| 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0 | |
| 157 | 653 | 118* | 213** | 54** | 2 | 17 | 83 | .326 | 20 | |
| 100 | 365 | 66 | 109 | 22 | 1 | 20 | 68 | .299 | 1 | |
| 8 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .125 | 0 | |
| 4 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0 | |
| 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0 | |
| 11 | 17 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5 | .235 | 0 | |
| 131 | 423 | 37 | 93 | 20 | 0 | 13 | 43 | .220 | 0 | |
| 3 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .125 | 0 | |
| 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0 | |
| 145 | 538 | 91 | 168 | 43 | 4 | 29 | 115 | .312 | 3 | |
| Totals | 162 | 5596 | 845 | 1565 | 353 | 33 | 173 | 807 | .280 | 120 |
Pitchers
Note: W = Wins; L = Losses; ERA = Earned run average; G = Games pitched; GS = Games started; SV = Saves; IP = Innings pitched; R = Runs allowed; ER = Earned runs allowed; BB = Walks allowed; K = Strikeouts{| class="wikitable sortable"
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! style="background:#ddf; width:19%;"| Player
! style="background:#ddf; width:7%;"| W
! style="background:#ddf; width:7%;"| L
! style="background:#ddf; width:7%;"| ERA
! style="background:#ddf; width:7%;"| G
! style="background:#ddf; width:7%;"| GS
! style="background:#ddf; width:7%;"| SV
! style="background:#ddf; width:7%;"| IP
! style="background:#ddf; width:7%;"| R
! style="background:#ddf; width:7%;"| ER
! style="background:#ddf; width:7%;"| BB
! style="background:#ddf; width:7%;"| K
|- style="text-align:center;"
| || 4 || 2 || 5.55 || 47 || 0 || 0 || 48.2 || 32 || 30 || 35 || 49
|- style="text-align:center;"
| || 12 || 10 || 4.03 || 27 || 27 || 0 || 174.1 || 80 || 78 || 34 || 172
|- style="text-align:center;"
| || 1 || 0 || 3.60 || 1 || 1 || 0 || 5.0 || 2 || 2 || 1 || 3
|- style="text-align:center;"
| || 2 || 9 || 6.75 || 16 || 15 || 0 || 76.0 || 63 || 57 || 41 || 72
|- style="text-align:center;"
| || 4 || 2 || 4.78 || 8 || 8 || 0 || 49.0 || 26 || 26 || 10 || 26
|- style="text-align:center;"
| || 4 || 2 || 3.92 || 7 || 7 || 0 || 39.0 || 23 || 17 || 10 || 27
|- style="text-align:center;"
| || 0 || 0 || 10.50 || 7 || 0 || 0 || 6.0 || 7 || 7 || 3 || 4
|- style="text-align:center;"
| || 1 || 2 || 3.27 || 73 || 0 || 2 || 74.1 || 28 || 27 || 28 || 72
|- style="text-align:center;"
| || 1 || 0 || 4.05 || 4 || 0 || 0 || 6.2 || 5 || 3 || 1 || 5
|- style="text-align:center;"
| || 1 || 3 || 5.58 || 32 || 0 || 2 || 30.2 || 23 || 19 || 23 || 25
|- style="text-align:center;"
| || 16 || 6 || 3.21 || 33 || 33 || 0 || 210.1 || 78 || 75 || 66 || 152
|- style="text-align:center;"
| || 2 || 0 || 2.43 || 70 || 0 || 0 || 59.1 || 18 || 16 || 27 || 38
|- style="text-align:center;"
| || 6 || 5 || 3.16 || 36 || 9 || 0 || 88.1 || 31 || 31 || 40 || 68
|- style="text-align:center;"
| || 18 || 3 || 2.90 || 29 || 29 || 0 || 167.2 || 58 || 54 || 94 || 154
|- style="text-align:center;"
| || 3 || 2 || 2.61 || 64 || 0 || 1 || 62.0 || 18 || 18 || 23 || 60
|- style="text-align:center;"
| || 5 || 4 || 2.34 || 67 || 0 || 41 || 69.1 || 24 || 18 || 8 || 77
|- style="text-align:center;"
| || 0 || 1 || 11.68 || 6 || 2 || 0 || 12.1 || 17 || 16 || 5 || 11
|- style="text-align:center;"
| || 1 || 0 || 7.85 || 12 || 0 || 0 || 18.1 || 16 || 16 || 7 || 13
|- style="text-align:center;"
| || 0 || 0 || 21.60 || 2 || 0 || 0 || 1.2 || 4 || 4 || 2 || 1
|- style="text-align:center;"
| || 0 || 1 || 6.39 || 9 || 0 || 0 || 12.2 || 12 || 9 || 9 || 6
|- style="text-align:center;"
| || 4 || 4 || 5.66 || 47 || 0 || 1 || 49.1 || 32 || 31 || 20 || 32
|- style="text-align:center;"
| || 10 || 11 || 4.13 || 30 || 30 || 0 || 181.0 || 89 || 83 || 60 || 117
|- style="text-align:center;"
| || 0 || 0 || 16.62 || 1 || 1 || 0 || 4.1 || 8 || 8 || 1 || 1
|- style="text-align:center;" class="unsortable"
| Totals || 95 || 67 || 4.01 || 162 || 162 || 47 || 1446.1 || 694 || 645 || 548 || 1185
Led team in starters ERA
Earned run average
In baseball statistics, earned run average is the mean of earned runs given up by a pitcher per nine innings pitched. It is determined by dividing the number of earned runs allowed by the number of innings pitched and multiplying by nine...
Led in team ERA
Earned run average
In baseball statistics, earned run average is the mean of earned runs given up by a pitcher per nine innings pitched. It is determined by dividing the number of earned runs allowed by the number of innings pitched and multiplying by nine...
Allowed fewest runs as a starter for the Red Sox
Led team in runs allowed.
Led team in walks allowed.
Led starters in walks allowed.
Awards and honors
- Dustin Pedroia, AL MVP, Silver SluggerSilver SluggerThe Silver Slugger Award is awarded annually to the best offensive player at each position in both the American League and the National League, as determined by the coaches and managers of Major League Baseball...
and Gold Glove for second base - Kevin Youkilis, Hank Aaron AwardHank Aaron AwardThe Hank Aaron Award is given annually to the Major League Baseball players selected as the top hitter in each league, as voted on by baseball fans and members of the media. It was introduced in 1999 to commemorate the 25th anniversary of Hank Aaron's surpassing of Babe Ruth's career home run mark...
- Jon Lester, Hutch AwardHutch AwardThe Hutch Award is given annually to an active Major League Baseball player who best exemplifies the fighting spirit and competitive desire of Fred Hutchinson...
- J.D. Drew, All-Star MVP
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Boston Red Sox
The Boston Red Sox are a professional baseball team based in Boston, Massachusetts, and a member of Major League Baseball’s American League Eastern Division. Founded in as one of the American League's eight charter franchises, the Red Sox's home ballpark has been Fenway Park since . The "Red Sox"...
| valign="top"|All-Stars
Hitters
- Kevin YoukilisKevin YoukilisKevin Edmund Youkilis , also known as "Youk" , is an American professional baseball player with the Boston Red Sox of Major League Baseball...
1B - Dustin PedroiaDustin PedroiaDustin Luis Pedroia is an American professional baseball second baseman with the Boston Red Sox of Major League Baseball. Pedroia has won several awards in Major League Baseball, including the 2007 American League Rookie of the Year and the 2008 AL MVP award...
2B - Manny RamirezManny RamírezManuel "Manny" Arístides Ramírez Onelcida is a retired Dominican-American professional baseball outfielder. He was recognized for great batting skill and power, a nine-time Silver Slugger and one of 25 players to hit 500 career home runs. Ramirez's 21 grand slams are third all-time, and his 28...
OF - David OrtizDavid OrtizDavid Américo Ortiz Arias , known as David Ortiz, nicknamed "Big Papi", is a Dominican American professional baseball player who is currently a free agent. Previously, Ortiz played with the Minnesota Twins and Boston Red Sox...
DH (did not start)
Pitchers
- Jonathan PapelbonJonathan PapelbonJonathan Robert Papelbon is an American professional baseball pitcher with the Philadelphia Phillies of Major League Baseball. Before joining the Phillies, Papelbon played with the Boston Red Sox from 2005-2011....
CP
| valign="top"|Reserves
- Jason VaritekJason VaritekJason Andrew Varitek is an American professional baseball catcher who is a free agent. After being traded as a minor league prospect by the Seattle Mariners, Varitek has played his entire major league career for the Boston Red Sox...
C - J.D. Drew(MVP) OF
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