Shutterfly TRIVIA: Jason’s #33
Jason Varitek didn't always wear #33 for the Red Sox. It took him two years to get his coveted number. What did he wear prior to #33?
Day: October 21, 2008
Building a Dynasty
In the wake of a season that ended five wins short of everyone's hopes but was gratifying in it's entirety nonetheless, the attention shifts from on field activities to the maneuvers of the front office behind the scenes.
The 2008 Boston Red Sox may not have fulfilled their ultimate organizational goal of a World Series championship, but they met a season filled with obstacle head on and emerged still one of the best teams in baseball over the course of 162 plus games.
From the exile of Manny Ramirez to the emergence of Jon Lester, 2008 proves one thing above all else, under Theo Epstein's management the organization itself is the organization's greatest asset.