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If the Boston Red Sox retired numbers like the New York Yankees do - ESPN
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Here's the top statistical player comps for the 2023 Red Sox
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Red Sox to retire Pedro's No. 45
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Full List of Boston Red Sox Retired Numbers
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Retired Red Sox knuckleballer Tim Wakefield has died at 57
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Imported Stars Give Red Sox a Chance at a Worst-to-First Repeat - The New York Times
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Red Sox retire No. 34 for Ortiz: 'This is his (pause) city
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The Inside Scoop On Why Some Red Sox Players Wear Their Numbers - CBS Boston
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Spring Training: There's safety in numbers