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The best team to ever become a footnote: 15 years later, Cardinals recall runaway train Red Sox who could not be stopped - The Athletic
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Should the #24 be retired? If so, should it be for Manny or Dewey? : r/redsox
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David Ortiz's No. 34 is retired - The Boston Globe
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Captain Jason Varitek leaves as he came, as a Red Sox – Boston Herald
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2009/04/25 Varitek's grand slam
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Should the #24 be retired? If so, should it be for Manny or Dewey? : r/redsox
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Here's why the Red Sox should retire Tim Wakefield's No. 49
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Alex Rodriguez to retire
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Emotional Jason Varitek bids farewell to Red Sox
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David Ortiz to Retire After 2016 Season: Latest Comments and Reaction, News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors
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Controversial Former Red Sox Star Sends Fiery Demand to ESPN to Feature 'Real Captain Who Whipped A-Rod' A**' Following Derek Jeter Documentary Release - EssentiallySports