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There are times when one must be composed, polite and relatively quiet. The duck boat parade on Saturday was not one of them. Because World Champs, that’s why.
- How did this team win it all? Every single player on the 25-man roster contributed in some way, shape or form. This was a complete team effort by the Red Sox. (The 25: A Player-By-Player Look)
- While the players take the winter off, Ben Cherington’s work is renewed. There is no offseason for Boston’s front office – there’s always a way to build a better team. (For Ben Cherington, work begins again)
- Jarrod Saltalamacchia & Jonny Gomes never forgot why that Boston Strong patch was on their jerseys. They even ran to the Marathon finish line to prove it. (Touching moment at the Marathon finish line)
- Seven months after he injured it, Dustin Pedroia will finally have thumb surgery to repair a torn ligament he suffered while sliding into first base in early April. (Dustin Pedroia to have thumb surgery)
- After a fantastic second half of the season, picking up the option on Jon Lester‘s contract was a no-brainer. The southpaw will stick around for another season. (Sox pick up option on Lester for 2014)
- Well, he didn’t come to the Patriots’ game like most of the team did, so I can only assume Mike Napoli is still shirtless somewhere in Boston. (Napoli roams Boston shirtless, tends bar, adds to legend of 2013 Red Sox)
- So he’s got a Cy Young Award, and now he has a World Series championship. What’s next for Jake Peavy? Why, a duck boat, of course! (Jake Peavy bought a duck boat)
Name a Red Sox postseason series this year. David Ortiz has done something amazing in it.