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Boston Red Sox, History & Notable Players
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Guardians a different challenge for Terry Francona
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Sources: Red Sox bid high of $42M for Matsuzaka - ESPN
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Red Sox Smash 4 Home Runs Beat Tampa Bay 5-3 [VIDEO]
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San Diego Padres Go All-In with Massive Juan Soto Deal
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Rays blow big lead, Sox stay alive with 8-7 win
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curt schilling –
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October 16, 2008: J.D. Drew walk-off caps Game 5 comeback, keeps Red Sox's repeat hopes alive – Society for American Baseball Research
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Bizarre, Confusing Ending to Boston Red Sox Game at Fenway Park
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In Fenway Park Debut, Matsuzaka Is Upstaged - The New York Times
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The 2013 Red Sox: Don't Call It a Comeback
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After 3,846 Days, It's Finally the Rays' Time - The New York Times
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Shortstop Daisuke Matsuzaka? Watch Ex-Red Sox's Funny Web Gem
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Ivan Melendez Homers for the First Time as a Pro