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March 1
Boston Red Sox: Boston Red Sox, 2002, The Boston Red Sox fire general manager Dan Duquette and replace him with Mike Port on an interim basis.

March 1 in Boston Red Sox History: The Boston Red Sox fire general manager Dan Duquette and replace him with Mike Port on an interim basis. (2002)

On March 1, 2002 — The Boston Red Sox fire general manager immediately after John W. Henry, Tom Werner and New England Sports Ventures took control of the Red Sox, Dan Duquette...

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March 1
Boston Red Sox: Boston Red Sox, 1954, Boston Red Sox star Ted Williams fractures his collarbone on the first day of spring training

March 1 in Boston Red Sox History: Boston Red Sox star Ted Williams fractures his collarbone on the first day of spring training (1954)

On March 1, 1954 — Boston Red Sox star Ted Williams, fractures his collarbone on the first day of spring training. The injury occurs as Williams dives for a ball hit by...

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March 1
Boston Red Sox: Boston Red Sox, 2012, Jason Varitek, captain of the Boston Red Sox announces his retirement

March 1 in Boston Red Sox History: Jason Varitek, captain of the Boston Red Sox announces his retirement (2012)

On March 1, 2012 — Jason Varitek, captain of the Boston Red Sox and a key member of its championship squads in 2004 and 2007, announces his retirement at a press conference...

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February 17
Boston Red Sox: Boston Red Sox, 1937, The New York Yankees buy another Babe from the Red Sox, picking up Babe Dahlgren

February 17 in Boston Red Sox History: The New York Yankees buy another Babe from the Red Sox, picking up Babe Dahlgren (1937)

On February 17 1937 – The New York Yankees buy another Babe from the Red Sox, picking up Babe Dahlgren. The California native will become the player who replaces Lou Gehrig. More...

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February 17
Boston Red Sox: Boston Red Sox, 1937, The New York Yankees buy another Babe from the Red Sox, picking up Babe Dahlgren

February 17 in Boston Red Sox History: The New York Yankees buy another Babe from the Red Sox, picking up Babe Dahlgren (1937)

On February 17 1937 – The New York Yankees buy another Babe from the Red Sox, picking up Babe Dahlgren. The California native will become the player who replaces Lou Gehrig. More...

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February 15
Boston Red Sox: Boston Red Sox, 1957, A Boston newspaper claims that Ted Williams never paid his $5,000 fine for spitting at the crowd. It refers to him mockingly as th

February 15 in Boston Red Sox History: A Boston newspaper claims that Ted Williams never paid his $5,000 fine for spitting at the crowd. It refers to him mockingly as th (1957)

On February 15 1957 — A Boston newspaper claims that Ted Williams never paid his $5,000 fine for spitting at the crowd. It refers to him mockingly as the “Splendid Spitter.” More...

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February 15
Boston Red Sox: Boston Red Sox, 2000, The Boston Red Sox sign outfielder Carl Everett to a three-year contract.

February 15 in Boston Red Sox History: The Boston Red Sox sign outfielder Carl Everett to a three-year contract. (2000)

On February 15 2000 — The Boston Red Sox who trades for Carl Everett sign the outfielder to a three-year contract worth roughly $21m After being traded on December 14, 1999, to...

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February 14
Boston Red Sox: Boston Red Sox, 2003, Chunichi Dragons return Kevin Millar to the Marlins for an undisclosed amount of money for relinquishing its rights

February 14 in Boston Red Sox History: Chunichi Dragons return Kevin Millar to the Marlins for an undisclosed amount of money for relinquishing its rights (2003)

On February 14 2003 — After much speculation, the Chunichi Dragons return Kevin Millar to the Marlins for an undisclosed amount of money for relinquishing its rights. After reconsidering an offer from...

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February 13
Boston Red Sox: Boston Red Sox, 2002, The Boston Red Sox sign 43-year-old Rickey Henderson

February 13 in Boston Red Sox History: The Boston Red Sox sign 43-year-old Rickey Henderson (2002)

On February 13 2002 –The Boston Red Sox sign 43-year-old Rickey Henderson to a minor league contract. Last season with the San Diego Padres , Henderson had his 3000th career hit and...

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February 12
Boston Red Sox: Boston Red Sox, 1940, Brooklyn Dodgers purchase outfielder Joe Vosmik from the Boston Red Sox

February 12 in Boston Red Sox History: Brooklyn Dodgers purchase outfielder Joe Vosmik from the Boston Red Sox (1940)

On February 12 1940 — The Brooklyn Dodgers purchase outfielder Joe Vosmik from the Boston Red Sox . More Boston Red Sox history & fan-cave gifts → Source: Historical record

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