Boston Red Sox
The Boston Red Sox is a world-famous baseball team, part of Major League Baseball. It belongs to the Eastern Division of the American League, and was one of the 8 charter franchises. It was found in 1901. As of 2008, it is owned by John W. Henry, Larry Lucchino, and Thomas "Tom' Werner, and managed by Terry Francona. The Red Sox home is Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts it is the oldest ballpark in all of the American and National League. Red Sox Boston baseball tickets are on sale now, check the seating plan on ticket-directory and get best price for all seats at ticket-directory.
The park, widely considered a "classic', opened in 1912, and has hosted a total of 9 World Series so far. The team has had 7 World Series wins, the last in 2007, making them the reigning champions for 2008. That win was against the National League's Colorado Rockies. The Red Sox won all games out of the four. Other than that, the team has 12 American League Championship Series wins to its credit, the last in 2007 against the Cleveland Indians, which the Red Sox won 4-3. Check Boston Red Sox schedule on ticket-directory and buy discount Boston Red Sox tickets.
The New York Yankees and the Boston Red Sox are considered to have an ongoing rivalry spanning several decades, ever since Babe Ruth shifted from the latter to the former. The rivalry is maintained precisely because of the popularity of both teams. Other than that, the Red Sox had the highest road (i.e. non-home) attendance average in the 2007 baseball season. Additionally, Ted Williams, who retired in 1960, is considered one the greatest hitters in baseball history. He was considered as Babe Ruth's rival, and is the last MLB player in history to have a season batting average above .400 (.406 in 1941). Ticket-Directory is the place to get your desired baseball tickets on discount price. Ticket-directory offer lowest prices for all MLB tickets and special discount on Boston Red Sox baseball tickets.
The Red Sox Boston team of 2008 boasts players like David Pedroia, Kevin Youkilis and David Ortiz. As of August 18th 2008, Dustin Pedroia has had the 2008 season's highest batting average at .321 and the 2nd highest runs of the season at 91. The same season, with respect to the American League, Kevin Youkilis has third position in the batting averages at .320 and the 4th highest slugging percentage at .577. David Ortiz, the designated hitter for 2008, has a team breaking record of the highest number of home runs in a particular season – 54. Get discount Boston Red Sox home stadium Fenway Park tickets at ticket-directory.com.
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