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Super fan of Redsox and Celtics for over 50 years. Deep love for my kids
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Tim Wakefield in 1995 was released by the Pirates and picked up by the Redsox. In his first 17 starts he went 14-1, with a 1.65 ERA. Finished the year at 16-8, leading them to a division title. He is 2nd in Sox history in games pitched with 590, pitching out of the bullpen and as a starter. RIP.
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George Scott’s 1967 Topps Baseball Card. That season Scott hit .303, with 19 HR’s, 82 RBI’s, a .839 OPS and a 4.4 WAR, he finished 10th for MVP and won his 1st Gold Glove. In the World Series he collected 6 hits in 26 at bats.
February 13, 2026 at 1:38 AM
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Happy 50th Birthday to Brian Rose who the Red Sox selected in the 3rd round of the 1994 draft. Rose one of the top prospects in all of MLB pitched in parts of 4 seasons for the Sox, from 1997-2000. Appearing in 46 Games, 39 Starts he was 11-15, with a 5.73 ERA.
February 13, 2026 at 3:54 AM
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Happy 36th Birthday to Nathan Eovaldi who the Red Sox acquired from the Rays for Jalen Beeks on July 25, 2018. A World Series hero for Boston in 2018, he pitched in 5 seasons for the Sox. Appearing in 96 Games, 84 Starts he was 26-18, with a 4.05 ERA and a 7.7 WAR. In 2021 he came in 4th for the CYA
February 13, 2026 at 3:48 AM
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Jason Varitek and Tim Wakefield walk on to the field for pre-game ceremonies for the 2023 NHL Winter Classic game between the Boston Bruins and Pittsburgh Penguins at Fenway Park on January 2, 2023.
February 13, 2026 at 1:31 AM
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Manager John McNamara talks with “Oil Can” Boyd in the dugout during a game circa 1985. That season Boyd made 35 Starts, going 15-13, with a 3.70 ERA and a 6.1 WAR.
February 13, 2026 at 1:27 AM
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Bill Lee arrives in the bullpen cart to relieve Fergie Jenkins in the 5th inning as the Red Sox played the White Sox on July 24, 1977. That season in 27 Games, 16 Starts Lee was 9-5 with a 4.43 ERA and a 1.8 WAR.
February 13, 2026 at 1:21 AM
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Carlton Fisk Baseball Superstars comic book.
February 13, 2026 at 1:15 AM
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Daisuke Matsuzaka 2008 Topps Baseball Card. That season in 29 Starts Matsuzaka was 18-3, with a 2.90 ERA and a 5.4 WAR. He led the AL in issuing 94 Walks, but gave up the least hits per 9 innings 6.9, finishing 4th for the Cy Young Award.
February 13, 2026 at 1:50 AM
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Shea Hillenbrand’s 2002 Topps Baseball Card. That season in his 2nd year Hillenbrand hit .293, with 18 HR’s, 83 RBI’s, 43 Doubles, a .789 OPS and a 4.3 WAR, making the All Star team.
February 13, 2026 at 1:43 AM
Happy 50th Birthday to Brian Rose who the Red Sox selected in the 3rd round of the 1994 draft. Rose one of the top prospects in all of MLB pitched in parts of 4 seasons for the Sox, from 1997-2000. Appearing in 46 Games, 39 Starts he was 11-15, with a 5.73 ERA.
February 13, 2026 at 3:54 AM
Happy 36th Birthday to Nathan Eovaldi who the Red Sox acquired from the Rays for Jalen Beeks on July 25, 2018. A World Series hero for Boston in 2018, he pitched in 5 seasons for the Sox. Appearing in 96 Games, 84 Starts he was 26-18, with a 4.05 ERA and a 7.7 WAR. In 2021 he came in 4th for the CYA
February 13, 2026 at 3:48 AM
Daisuke Matsuzaka 2008 Topps Baseball Card. That season in 29 Starts Matsuzaka was 18-3, with a 2.90 ERA and a 5.4 WAR. He led the AL in issuing 94 Walks, but gave up the least hits per 9 innings 6.9, finishing 4th for the Cy Young Award.
February 13, 2026 at 1:50 AM
Shea Hillenbrand’s 2002 Topps Baseball Card. That season in his 2nd year Hillenbrand hit .293, with 18 HR’s, 83 RBI’s, 43 Doubles, a .789 OPS and a 4.3 WAR, making the All Star team.
February 13, 2026 at 1:43 AM
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February 13, 2026 at 1:38 AM
George Scott’s 1967 Topps Baseball Card. That season Scott hit .303, with 19 HR’s, 82 RBI’s, a .839 OPS and a 4.4 WAR, he finished 10th for MVP and won his 1st Gold Glove. In the World Series he collected 6 hits in 26 at bats.
February 13, 2026 at 1:38 AM
Jason Varitek and Tim Wakefield walk on to the field for pre-game ceremonies for the 2023 NHL Winter Classic game between the Boston Bruins and Pittsburgh Penguins at Fenway Park on January 2, 2023.
February 13, 2026 at 1:31 AM
Manager John McNamara talks with “Oil Can” Boyd in the dugout during a game circa 1985. That season Boyd made 35 Starts, going 15-13, with a 3.70 ERA and a 6.1 WAR.
February 13, 2026 at 1:27 AM
Bill Lee arrives in the bullpen cart to relieve Fergie Jenkins in the 5th inning as the Red Sox played the White Sox on July 24, 1977. That season in 27 Games, 16 Starts Lee was 9-5 with a 4.43 ERA and a 1.8 WAR.
February 13, 2026 at 1:21 AM
Carlton Fisk Baseball Superstars comic book.
February 13, 2026 at 1:15 AM
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Jim Rice on the cover of the Sporting News May 27, 1978. That season Rice led the AL in games 163, hits 213, triples 15, HR’s 46, RBI’s 139, slugging .600, OPS .970, OPS+ 157, Total Bases 406 and WAR 7.6, winning the MVP.
February 12, 2026 at 1:29 AM
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Joe Kelly’s 2018 Topps Heritage Baseball Card. That season Kelly appeared in 73 Games, going 4-2, with a 4.39 ERA and 2 Saves. During the postseason he appeared in 9 Games, throwing 11.1 Innings and allowing only 1 Run.
February 12, 2026 at 1:51 AM
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John Valentin’s 1993 Topps Baseball Card. That season was Valentin’s 1st full year, he played in 144 Games hitting .278, with 40 Doubles, 11 HR’s, 66 RBI’s, a .793 OPS and a 5.3 WAR.
February 12, 2026 at 1:46 AM
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Rick Burleson’s 1979 Topps Baseball Card. That season in 153 Games Burleson hit .278, with 5 HR’s, 60 RBI’s, a .683 OPS and a 3.8 WAR, he made his 3rd All Star Team and won his 1st Gold Glove.
February 12, 2026 at 1:41 AM
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Happy Heavenly Birthday to Dom DiMaggio who passed away at the age of 92 in 2009. He played 11 seasons, all with the Red Sox, in 1,399 Games he hit .298, with 308 Doubles, 1,046 Runs, 87 HR’s, a .802 OPS and a 33.6 WAR. He was a 7x All Star.
February 12, 2026 at 11:28 AM
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Happy 70th Birthday to Brian Denman who the Red Sox selected in the 1st round of the January 1978 draft. Denman started 9 games for the 1982 Sox, going 3-4, with a 4.78 ERA and -0.1 WAR. That was his only season in MLB .
February 12, 2026 at 3:37 AM