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Ringing endorsementIt was intended as a throwaway line, designed to deflect attention from his newlywed status. Instead, it became a self-fulfilling prophecy. "You wear rings in October," Red Sox general manager Theo Epstein said in spring training, explaining why his left hand was unadorned, "not in April." (By Gordon Edes, Boston Globe) |
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 Theo and the Trio Foresight is their specialty
Theo and the Trio are the Four Horsemen of Boston's Baseball Renaissance.  Terry Francona Patience pays off
Terry Francona has his fingerprints on two World Series trophies and 3 playoff berths.  Josh Beckett Ace can pick his spots
Friend and foe alike are identifying Josh Beckett as the premier Big Game pitcher.
 MATSUZAKA AND OKAJIMA Well-earned recognition
Daisuke Matsuzaka and Hideki Okajima played major roles in a major league championship.
 Curt Schilling October best for Schilling
What's Curt worth? For the 2007 Red Sox, the value of a Schilling was priceless.  JONATHAN PAPELBON An early save for closer
Papelbon's dance steps may impress, but the best step was keeping him the closer.  MIKE LOWELL More than supporting role
Mike Lowell's transformation from salary-dump throw-in to World Series MVP is impressive. |
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If you want to know how each of your favorite Sox players did, you've come to the right place.  Season Highlights Top 10 moments of 2007
There were several special times worth recalling during the run to the World Series championship.
 David Ortiz He battled and delivered
It's impossible to overstate how critical David Ortiz was in the run to the World Series title.  Manny Ramirez Loud and clear
Manny finished the postseason with a .348 average, four homers, and 16 RBIs in 14 games.  ELLSBURY AND PEDROIA No beginner's luck needed
They began as can't-miss prospects. By October, they had made quite an impression.
 KEVIN YOUKILIS Myth comes to life
The names roll off the tongue of any 6th-grader: Zeus ... Apollo ... Poseidon ... Youkilis. Youkilis?  THE MORNING AFTER THE BEST!
Read Dan Shaughnessy's recap of the Red Sox' World Series-clinching victory. |
Postseason recap
 World Series Game 1 Offense finishes off Rockies
Red Sox hitters took apart the Rockies, 13-1, in Game 1 of the World Series.  World Series Game 3 Inevitability sets in
Victory was in the air as the Sox took a commanding 3-0 series lead with a 10-5 win.  ALCS: RED SOX 4, INDIANS 3 Red Sox come back again
The Red Sox turned it on and never looked back after being down three games to one. |
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 World Series Game 2 Bullpen writes telling ending
Curt Schilling, Hideki Okajima and Jonathan Papelbon shut down the Rockies, 2-1.  World Series Game 4 Red Sox on top of the world
For the second time in four seasons, the Sox are World Series champions with 4-3 win.  ALDS: RED SOX 3, ANGELS 0 Sox sweep away Angels
Manny Ramirez hit a walkoff home run in Game 2 and Boston rolled over the Angels. |
Regular season recap
 Globe Graphic The first half
The Mother's Day Miracle (left) and Dice-K's early dominance helped the Sox start 50-31. |
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 Globe Graphic The second half
The Red Sox held off the Yankees to win their first division title since 1995. |
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