Video: ALCS triple play

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Chris Forsberg

October 9, 2008

The Globe’s Tony Massarotti, Bob Ryan and Dan Shaughnessy offer their take on the Sox vs. Rays in this year’s ALCS, including their predictions on how the series might play out.

Click the “full entry” link below to watch the videos.

Tony Massarotti

Bob Ryan

Dan Shaughnessy

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