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Curious About The Weekly Salary Of The Boston Red Sox?
When the Boston Red Sox got their start in 1912, they played Fenway Park and continue to do so to the present day. There is no data available for the players' 1912 weekly salaries, but in 1913 they averaged $67.00 a week...

Boston Red Sox Ted Williams Fame And History
Today, you can ask just about any one of the thousands and thousands of Boston Red Sox fans about Ted Williams and all of his incredible contributions to the world of baseball and they are sure to give you quite an earful. From one of the most passionate fan bases in the world of major league baseball, it is not hard to see just why Ted Williams is such a cherished player whose name is sure to go down in history.

Red Sox and Yankees on Collision Course Again
Baseball: Mike Adamson previews baseball's post-season, and predicts another epic showdown between the Yankies and the Red Sox.

Red Sox Victory Helps Kerry Make His Pitch
A World Series victory after 86 years for the Boston Red Sox. For the Democratic faithful, it was an unmistakable omen: John Kerry, locked for weeks in a dead heat with President George Bush, now had the stars on his side.

Boston Clinch World Series
Baseball: The Boston Red Sox ended 86 years of hurt with their first World Series win since the days of Babe Ruth.

World Series: Martinez Moves Red Sox Ever Closer
The Red Sox beat the Cardinals 4-1 in game three of the World Series to need only one more win for their first title since 1918.

Baseball: Pujols Does Trick for Cards
St Louis Cardinals will slug it out with the Red Sox in game one of the World Series after beating the Houston Astros 5-2.

Turn, Turn, Turn
In and around Boston sports, the departure of a well-heeled, popular player has become commonplace. Will Red Sox fans need to adjust to the departure of more of their favorite sons?

Search for the summit
The Red Sox once again find themselves in a climb to catch the Yankees.

Keep talking Red Sox Nation
The Red Sox and thier fans may think they have a shot at overtaking the Yankees this year, but they are oh so wrong.

Still good chance for Cubs-Red Sox World Series
With their talent, the Chicago Cubs and Boston Red Sox have a great shot to meet in October ... if they can make it to the playoffs.

The complex psyche of Red Sox Nation
Red Sox suppoters are the basketcases of baseball fandom. Complex feelings of unflinching devotion combined with the team's history often lead to overwhelming pessimism. Here's a look at why this year is worse than normal.

Not as bad as it seems for Red Sox... Really
The Boston Red Sox are struggling, losing four in a row and seven of their last ten, including being swept by the Yankees. But, it's not that bad.

What it's like to be a Red Sox fan
For my dad, it was Bucky F'n Dent. For me, it's Aaron F'n Boone. Different decades, same results... a letdown that cannot be described ... except maybe like ... Well, there really ISN'T anything like it. If you don't live in Boston, it's hard for you to understand, but maybe this story will help.

Why I'm sick and tired of the Red Sox-Yankees rivalry
If you've ever been bombarded with insults, and are as sick and tired of it as me, then you can relate to this article.

Roger, we have lift off
It was in 1983 that a pitcher was drafted with 19th pick by the Boston Red Sox. Little was known then that it would be the 19th pick that would become one of the greatest pitchers of all-time.

Cubs-Red Sox Series -- Heartache for one, euphoria for another
What would a Chicago Cubs-Boston Red Sox World Series mean? Heartache for another year for one, an end to decades of disappointment for another.

Red Sox, Yanks ignoring way to glory
Last March, the usual anti-baseball sports journalists were telling us that the 2002 Anaheim Angels were an aberration. Payroll dictated where the season was heading and teams like the Marlins had a snowball's chance in hell of winning a championship. It's a good thing that they actually play the games on the field.

The Main Event -- Yankees and Red Sox in a cage match
The Yankees and Red Sox continue to show that baseball has become another form of professional wrestling.

A's can't get it done.. Again
The Oakland A's wern't exactly lovable losers after the Boston Red Sox put an end to their 2003 season on Monday night.

What's holding Boston back?
Want some cheese with that whine, Boston? Who else is tired of hearing Red Sox fans complain about 85 years of misery, only to be told that this is "finally their year?" Stop blaming the past, your own players, or the Yankees -- we're heard it all before.

Red Sox pound Yanks
The Red Sox showed their mettle this past weekend with a series win over the Yankees. How will their stretch drive shape up?

Uncomfortable days in Beantown
Ted Williams, the Red Sox losing streak, torrential downpours and oppressive humidity have dampened the spirits of Boston fans.

Red Sox geared up for playoffs
With a revamped bullpen, historic offense, and enough starting pitching, the Boston Red Sox will make the playoffs for the first time since 1999.

Why the Red Sox can end the Curse
After both Saturday's and Sunday's thrilling comeback victories over New York, realization started to set in -- maybe, just maybe, this could be the year the Boston Red Sox vanquished the hated Yanks.

The Astros and Red Sox get set to battle this weekend
The return of Jeff Bagwell and Jimy Williams only makes this weekend's upcoming series between Boston and Houston even more interesting.

Red Sox blast the Pirates, 11-4
The Boston Red Sox beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 11-4 in the first game of a doubleheader.

The Red Sox acquire Kim in trade with Arizona
The Red Sox acquire fireballer Byung-Hyun Kim from Arizona, read on for the details.

What could have been in Boston
The Boston Red Sox have made some good front-office decisions over the last dozen years, and some not so good ones. Here is a look at the top 5 bad moves -- players that they have let go -- in the last 12 years.

The Pedro dilemma
The Boston Red Sox recently picked up Pedro Martinez's $17.5 million dollar 2004 option. Was it the right move? Read on to find out.

The Red Sox bullpen implosion
With the recent failures of the Red Sox bullpen, can it be counted on for the rest of the season. Read on to find out.

Red Sox geared up to win pennant
A solid returning core, key additions and a deep bullpen give Nomar Garciaparra and company something to smile about as Opening Day 2003 has arrived. This is the year the Red Sox finally overtake the Yankees and win the pennant.

Boston Red Sox 2003 season preview
With the 2003 baseball season about to begin, Red Sox fans have mixed feelings of hope and doubt. However, this year there is reason for renewed optimism for Boston fans. Read on to learn why.

All the little things
Currently, the Boston Red Sox have seven All-Stars, the highest team batting average, the second highest total of runs scored, and the fourth lowest ERA. However, if the season ended today, they wouldn't make the playoffs. Who's to blame? The fans seem to think it's manager Grady Little.

Sox tooled up for run at Yanks
The long-tormented Boston Red Sox made their intentions obvious with a flurry of activity leading up to the trading deadline. With the acquisition of a few key players, all that's left for the Red Sox to do is put up, or shut up, in the ever-simmering feud with those Damn Yankees.

Sorry George, no pie for you
If only I were psychic and could hear what George Steinbrenner was thinking after Cliff Floyd was traded to the Boston Red Sox. He's probably baffled since every trading deadline usually involves the Yankees getting the best. Yet, this time, it's the Red Sox, and, of course, Steinbrenner yells foul.

A song for Ted Williams
This is a song written in tribute for the late, great Ted Williams of the Boston Red Sox, who passed away on Friday, July 5, 2002.

Nothing Little About the Red Sox in 2002
After years of turmoil in the front office and on the field, the Boston Red Sox may finally have turned down the path toward a championship with the hiring of Grady Little as manager.

A Tough Task Ahead: The 2002 Red Sox Season at a Glimpse
After the last rollar coaster season, is there anyway to save the Boston Red Sox? Take a look at the upcoming Red Sox season.

Red Sox trying to win instead of whine
The trade of Carl Everett to Texas makes 2002 a much happier prospect, regardless of whether they win anything or not.

General: This week's poll...
This past week you let your opinion be heard on the firing of Boston Red Sox Manager, Jimy Williams. Read on for the results, as well as the question for the new week.

Team Turmoil still in the mix
Coming into this season, there was a buzz around Boston that hadn't been felt in a long time. Since then just about everything that could possibly go wrong has, yet the Red Sox are still in the playoff hunt. With Pedro Martinez returning this weekend, can this fragile team make one final push towards the promise land.

And the winner is...
With Major League Baseball's trading deadline come and gone, the early favorite for the most improved team is the Boston Red Sox. Here's why.

Red Sox Nation waits for its savior
You can feel it as you walk down Lansdown Street. Boylston Street is buzzing. Everyone is psyched, because the savior of the Red Sox season is on his way back. But it may not be who you think...

Divorcing Memories of the Rocketman
Remember when Boston Red Sox G.M. Dan Duquette claimed that Roger Clemens was in the "twilight of his career?" Two Cy Young Awards later, a few all-star appearances, and even a world championship ring or two and Clemens has further solidified his first-ballot Hall-of-Fame career while the Sox are left hoping their pitching staff can survive the fallout from Pedro Martinez's rotator-injury.

David Cone: Return of the Gunslinger
The dust may have taken some polish off the gun chamber but the 38-year old David Cone is not yet ready to settle down on the farm. Using his wits and big-game experience, he has regained his form for Boston and is hoping to stop the 83-year pillaging of the Red Sox that occurs every season at high noon.

The Boston Red Sox -- Are they cursed or blessed?
1918 was the last year the Boston Red Sox won a World Series. But, has their luck finally changed? Read on and see.

Cone will start Thursday
Despite leading the American League East and having one of the best records in baseball, pitching is not exactly what the Boston Red Sox have been know for this season. The Red Sox made an announcement to try to change their pitching fortunes on Sunday, as they stated that free agent signee David Cone will be starting for them on Thursday.

MLB: The Red Sox Fellowship Revolt
"The Fellowship of the Miserable," a phrase coined by Rick Pitino to describe Boston Sports Fans that we've grown to adopt as our own. Perhaps only a group that refers to themselves as "The Fellowship of the Miserable" could seriously be calling for the head of a first place manager.

MLB: Jimy Williams - Managing for the Moment
It seems as though the sun is setting on Jimy Williams' time as skipper of the Boston Red Sox, but he isn't going to go quietly; in prepartion of opening day, he's igniting fires that would make pyromaniacs shudder in fear.

MLB: Under the Microscope
Boston Red Sox fans and media can be more wild than a pack of hungry boars when it comes to the play and expectation of their athletes. Manny Ramirez seems to be learning this the hard way...

MLB: Red Sox, Nomar, no mas?
This has been one of the most anticipated Red Sox seasons in recent history. However, since Spring Training has begun nothing has gone right for this fragile squad. Will the Sox still be in the hunt when the dust settles?

MBL: First wrong move for Manny and the Red Sox?
After only the first few Spring Training games, Manny Ramirez has already ticked off the Boston media. After agreeing to play in left field, Manny told Red Sox manager Jimy Williams that he is uncomfortable in left and would prefer playing right. Usually that would be fine. This is not most cases.

MLB: Cone Not Assured of Job With Red Sox
David Cone has joined the Red Sox in an attempt to prove last year wasn't the bitter end. The Red Sox rotation was clouded already and Cone will have to return to form in a hurry if he wants to start in Boston.

MLB: Praying for RedSox’s Bryce Florie
Boston’s releivers had a line drive hitted directly to his face on the game against the Yankees last friday. Pablo Morano writes his point of view of the incident as someone who had just the same hit this last April