Breaking the Curse: Seasons with the Red Sox

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Jan. 5, 2003- ESPN reports that the Red Sox have made a shocking move, firing manager Grady LIttle, and Frank Mlak. Mlak was a former bench coach on Bobby Cox's Atlanta Braves staff. Mlak brings with him new pitching coach Ben Gomes, batting coach Walter Jones, Minor League Manager Tyler Skylarky, and Scouting Director Jasper Jenkins. GM Theo Epstein commented by saying, "Frank is a great coach, he knows the game very well. He will give us a very good chance to finally break through and win a World Series. We have a very talented team, and I have no doubt that he will work wonders with them."

Jan. 12, 2003- Only a week after taking over the manager position of the Red Sox, manager Frank Mlak made his first decision. Early on the morning of the 12th, Mlak called Theo Epstein and recommended to him that the Red Sox trade SP Steve Woodard to the Cubs for SPs Juan Cruz and Carlos Zambrano. Epstein thought through it, and executed the deal, giving the Red Sox two talented young starters. The Red Sox rotation is now a little deeper with the addition of Cruz and Zambrano.

Next Up: Opening Day Preview!

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The 2003 Boston Red Sox

Opening Day Roster:

Starting Lineup
CF Johnny Damon
2B Todd Walker
SS Nomar Garciaparra
LF Manny Ramirez
1B Kevin Millar
DH Jeremy Giambi
RF Trot Nixon
3B Shea Hillenbrand
C Jason Varitek

Bench
C Doug Mirabelli
3B Bill Mueller
1B David Ortiz
2B Damian Jackson

Pitching Staff:
SP Pedro Martinez
SP Derek Lowe
SP Tim Wakefield
SP Juan Cruz
SP John Burkett
RP Alan Embree
RP Chad Fox
RP MIke Timlin
RP Ramiro Mendoza
RP Casey Fossum
RP Alan Embree
RP Bob Howry


Manager's Comments: "We're going to be a strong team this year. We can flat out hit. We're not going to hit that many homers, but thats not our forte. Our trademark is going to be line drives. On the pitching side of the fence, the trade that brought us Juan Cruz is very important. It adds a solid, young starter to the rotation, and gives the rotation a little more depth. We don't really have a set closer, so we're going to go with a committee to close out games. We're going to challenge for the AL East title this year. We're going to surprise a lot of people who say our pitching isn't deep enough, we will be pretty good this year", said manager Frank Mlak in a press conference after the final spring training game March 29. The Sox open the season in Tampa vs. the Devil Rays on the 31st of March.

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The 2003 Boston Red Sox

Opening Day Roster:

Starting Lineup
CF Johnny Damon
2B Todd Walker
SS Nomar Garciaparra
LF Manny Ramirez
1B Kevin Millar
DH Jeremy Giambi
RF Trot Nixon
3B Shea Hillenbrand
C Jason Varitek

Bench
C Doug Mirabelli
3B Bill Mueller
1B David Ortiz
2B Damian Jackson

Pitching Staff:
SP Pedro Martinez
SP Derek Lowe
SP Tim Wakefield
SP Juan Cruz
SP John Burkett
RP Alan Embree
RP Chad Fox
RP MIke Timlin
RP Ramiro Mendoza
RP Casey Fossum
RP Alan Embree
RP Bob Howry


Manager's Comments: "We're going to be a strong team this year. We can flat out hit. We're not going to hit that many homers, but thats not our forte. Our trademark is going to be line drives. On the pitching side of the fence, the trade that brought us Juan Cruz is very important. It adds a solid, young starter to the rotation, and gives the rotation a little more depth. We don't really have a set closer, so we're going to go with a committee to close out games. We're going to challenge for the AL East title this year. We're going to surprise a lot of people who say our pitching isn't deep enough, we will be pretty good this year", said manager Frank Mlak in a press conference after the final spring training game March 29. The Sox open the season in Tampa vs. the Devil Rays on the 31st of March.

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Red Sox Open Season vs. D-Rays

3/31-4/3
Boston Red Sox @ Tampa Bay Devil Rays
Game 1: Red Sox 6, D-Rays 2
WP: Pedro Martinez (1-0)
LP: Joe Kennedy (0-1)
HR: Je. Giambi (1) B. Grieve (1)
Summary: The Red Sox opened their 2003 campaign with a strong win vs. the Devil Rays. Pedro Martinez looked dominant, pitching 7 innings, striking out 11, and giving up no runs. The Red Sox new committe bullpen system surrenderred two runs to the Devil Rays though.

*NEWS* Boston scouting director Jasper Jenkins reported the finding and signing of MR Jimmy Chase, a 23 year old playing in the Dominican Republic, with a tag line reading "ready for the majors". He will be put to work immediately in the Red Sox bullpen.

Game 2: Red Sox 9, D-Rays 2
WP: Derek Lowe (1-0)
LP: Victor Zambrano (1-0)
HR: A. Huff (1)
Summary: The Devil Rays jumped out to an early 2-0 lead off an Aubrey Huff homerun, but Derek Lowe settled down and pitched 7 strong innings for his first win of the year. Jason Varitek lead the Red Sox on offense, going 4-5 with 2 2B and 3 RBI.

Game 3: Red Sox 9, D-Rays 1
WP: Tim Wakefield (1-0)
LP: Dewon Brazelton (0-1)
HR: N. Garciaparra (1) Je. Giambi (2)
Summary: Devil Ray pitcher Dewon Brazelton pitched very well... for 5 innings. He was dominant, then the Sox bats awoke with a 2 run homerun by Nomar Garciaparra, his first of the year. The Sox continued to pour in the runs, and the Red Sox committe pitched 3 strong innings to seal the win for Tim Wakefield.

Game 4: Red Sox 5, D-Rays 3
WP: Frank Castillo (1-0)
LP: Jesus Colome (0-1)
SV: Jimmy Chase (2)
HR: Mar. Anderson (1)
Summary: The Red Sox struggled at the plate, but picked a good time to wake up. In the bottom of the 9th, down 3-0, the Red Sox stormed back with 5 runs. Rookie Jimmy Chase pitched the ninth for his second save.

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Red Sox Open Season vs. D-Rays

3/31-4/3
Boston Red Sox @ Tampa Bay Devil Rays
Game 1: Red Sox 6, D-Rays 2
WP: Pedro Martinez (1-0)
LP: Joe Kennedy (0-1)
HR: Je. Giambi (1) B. Grieve (1)
Summary: The Red Sox opened their 2003 campaign with a strong win vs. the Devil Rays. Pedro Martinez looked dominant, pitching 7 innings, striking out 11, and giving up no runs. The Red Sox new committe bullpen system surrenderred two runs to the Devil Rays though.

*NEWS* Boston scouting director Jasper Jenkins reported the finding and signing of MR Jimmy Chase, a 23 year old playing in the Dominican Republic, with a tag line reading "ready for the majors". He will be put to work immediately in the Red Sox bullpen.

Game 2: Red Sox 9, D-Rays 2
WP: Derek Lowe (1-0)
LP: Victor Zambrano (1-0)
HR: A. Huff (1)
Summary: The Devil Rays jumped out to an early 2-0 lead off an Aubrey Huff homerun, but Derek Lowe settled down and pitched 7 strong innings for his first win of the year. Jason Varitek lead the Red Sox on offense, going 4-5 with 2 2B and 3 RBI.

Game 3: Red Sox 9, D-Rays 1
WP: Tim Wakefield (1-0)
LP: Dewon Brazelton (0-1)
HR: N. Garciaparra (1) Je. Giambi (2)
Summary: Devil Ray pitcher Dewon Brazelton pitched very well... for 5 innings. He was dominant, then the Sox bats awoke with a 2 run homerun by Nomar Garciaparra, his first of the year. The Sox continued to pour in the runs, and the Red Sox committe pitched 3 strong innings to seal the win for Tim Wakefield.

Game 4: Red Sox 5, D-Rays 3
WP: Frank Castillo (1-0)
LP: Jesus Colome (0-1)
SV: Jimmy Chase (2)
HR: Mar. Anderson (1)
Summary: The Red Sox struggled at the plate, but picked a good time to wake up. In the bottom of the 9th, down 3-0, the Red Sox stormed back with 5 runs. Rookie Jimmy Chase pitched the ninth for his second save.

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Hot Red Sox Sweep Orioles!


4/3-4/5
Boston Red Sox @ Baltimore Orioles
Game 1: Red Sox 3, Orioles 0 (10 innings)
WP: Ramiro Mendoza(1-0)
LP: Jorge Julio (0-1)
SV: Jimmy Chase (3)
HR: T. Nixon (1)
Summary: The Red Sox arrived in Baltimore looking sluggish with their bats. John Burkett pitched into the ninth and had a no hitter through 6 innings. Heading into the tenth inning, the game was scoreless, but a Varitek RBI single and a Trot Nixon 2 run HR gave the Red Sox a 3-0 lead. Jimmy Chase closed it out for his 3rd save of the year.

Game 2: Red Sox 4, Orioles 2
WP: Allan Embree (1-0)
LP: Scott Erickson (1-0)
SV: Jimmy Chase (4)
HR: T. Walker (1) S. Hillenbrand (1) D. Cruz (1)
Summary: The Red Sox jumped on Erickson early in the game, with back to back homers by Hillenbrand and Walker. For the remainder of the game, the Red Sox bats were mostly dormant, but 4 runs were enough. Jimmy Chase picked up his 4th save.

Game 3: Red Sox 6, Orioles 5
WP: Alan Embree (2-0)
LP: B.J. Ryan (0-1)
SV: Jimmy Chase (5)
HR: T. Batista (5) M. Cordova (1) G. Matthews Jr. (1)
Summary: Despite homeruns from 3 different Orioles, the Red Sox had enough offense to hold off Baltimore. Strong pitching from the bullpen carried the Red Sox to a 6-5 victory, their 7th straight.

Next up: 4/8 - 4/10 Boston @ Toronto

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Hot Red Sox Sweep Orioles!


4/3-4/5
Boston Red Sox @ Baltimore Orioles
Game 1: Red Sox 3, Orioles 0 (10 innings)
WP: Ramiro Mendoza(1-0)
LP: Jorge Julio (0-1)
SV: Jimmy Chase (3)
HR: T. Nixon (1)
Summary: The Red Sox arrived in Baltimore looking sluggish with their bats. John Burkett pitched into the ninth and had a no hitter through 6 innings. Heading into the tenth inning, the game was scoreless, but a Varitek RBI single and a Trot Nixon 2 run HR gave the Red Sox a 3-0 lead. Jimmy Chase closed it out for his 3rd save of the year.

Game 2: Red Sox 4, Orioles 2
WP: Allan Embree (1-0)
LP: Scott Erickson (1-0)
SV: Jimmy Chase (4)
HR: T. Walker (1) S. Hillenbrand (1) D. Cruz (1)
Summary: The Red Sox jumped on Erickson early in the game, with back to back homers by Hillenbrand and Walker. For the remainder of the game, the Red Sox bats were mostly dormant, but 4 runs were enough. Jimmy Chase picked up his 4th save.

Game 3: Red Sox 6, Orioles 5
WP: Alan Embree (2-0)
LP: B.J. Ryan (0-1)
SV: Jimmy Chase (5)
HR: T. Batista (5) M. Cordova (1) G. Matthews Jr. (1)
Summary: Despite homeruns from 3 different Orioles, the Red Sox had enough offense to hold off Baltimore. Strong pitching from the bullpen carried the Red Sox to a 6-5 victory, their 7th straight.

Next up: 4/8 - 4/10 Boston @ Toronto