Post by barb43 on Oct 30, 2018 3:07:19 GMT
The stats tell the story, but anyone who loves the Red Sox could probably talk all night about them!
www.nytimes.com/2018/10/29/sports/world-series-red-sox-dodgers.html
With the World Series trophy safely secured, there is a case to made that this team fits squarely among the best in history.
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“Look at the numbers and what we were able to do, I’d say absolutely,” closer Craig Kimbrel said.
Only eight teams have ever won more games than Boston’s 108 during the regular season. Led by a rookie manager, Alex Cora, they set a franchise record for wins. Of the regular season’s 187 days, the Red Sox spent 173 in first place. Their longest losing streak was three games. Expectations for another title were high.
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“This is a very special team,” Price (Boston's $217 million pitcher) said.
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“Look at the numbers and what we were able to do, I’d say absolutely,” closer Craig Kimbrel said.
Only eight teams have ever won more games than Boston’s 108 during the regular season. Led by a rookie manager, Alex Cora, they set a franchise record for wins. Of the regular season’s 187 days, the Red Sox spent 173 in first place. Their longest losing streak was three games. Expectations for another title were high.
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“This is a very special team,” Price (Boston's $217 million pitcher) said.
www.nytimes.com/2018/10/29/sports/world-series-red-sox-dodgers.html
