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David Ortiz had an awkward, strange response on the topic of leadership and respect earlier this week.

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Kevin Youkilis homered in his return to the lineup, but the Red Sox dropped Game 2 of their set in Baltimore.

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Forget the American League Manager of the Year award. Bobby Valentine should be honored by the International Brotherhood of Magicians.

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What will things be like when Fenway Park reaches 200 years?

Memorable moments

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Fenway Park is among the world's most historic places of competition

Before Boston

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Fenway at 100

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Jason Varitek

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Truck Day 2012

The Red Sox packed up their gear and departed for For Myers

David Ortiz Golf Classic

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Commemorative section

Relive the Red Sox' second title in four years.

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Are Fenway Park sellouts real?

The Red Sox follow MLB's definition for sellouts, which has allowed them to compile a record streak. Pictures | Survey

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Reasons for Red Sox optimism

Not all is lost for the Red Sox. In fact, there are plenty of reasons to look on the bright side, including the rise of third base prospect Will Middlebrooks.

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An appropriate birthday bash

Seeing all the former Red Sox at Fenway again for the park's 100th birthday was a reminder of milestones in your life.

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Who's to blame for Sox' woes?

There's no shortage of reasons for the Red Sox' dreadful start to the 2012 season. Review the list and vote for the most culpable.

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Fenway 100 celebration

Hundreds of Red Sox alumni returned, including Carlton Fisk, for Fenway Park's memorable 100th birthday party. See all the scenes.

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Fenway celebration sights and sounds

Watch key moments from Fenway's big party, and hear comments from many dignitaries, including Caroline Kennedy, who attended.

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Fenway is a part of us

In good moments, sad moments, and bad moments, the home of the Red Sox has special meaning to New Englanders.

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Inside the Red Sox collapse

From pitchers having clubhouse parties during games to a distracted manager, take a look at the things that contributed to the Red Sox' collapse.

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The Texas Con Man, Part II

Josh Beckett grew up idolizing Roger Clemens, remember, and the bloom wore off that Texas rose, too. And like Clemens, Beckett is now self-destructing at Fenway Park these days in a potentially fatal mix of seeming apathy, stubbornness, pride and foolishness. Essentially, he is on trial.