The Red Sox shocked fans by trading Nomar Garciaparra in July 2004, a deal that shook a talented team out of its doldrums en route to a World Series title.
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Tom Caron: Can the Red Sox build momentum off their sweep of the Yankees?
Boston has been wildly inconsistent this season as it takes to the road this week for series at Minnesota and Chicago.
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Tom Caron: Young Red Sox starters show their mettle against Yankees
Boston got solid pitching performances from Garrett Whitlock, Tanner Houck and Brayan Bello while winning two of three games in New York.
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Tom Caron: Preseason concerns about Red Sox have come home to roost
Lack of depth among starting pitchers and sloppy play in general are plaguing Boston 60 games into the season.
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Tom Caron: Red Sox lineup could have a different look in the coming weeks
With some players expected back soon from injury rehab assignments, Boston’s front office will have decisions to make about who gets playing time.
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Tom Caron: The expectations of Boston fans put coaches in the crosshairs
For the Celtics’ Joe Mazzulla and the Bruins’ Jim Montgomery, anything short of a championship is seen as a failure.
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Tom Caron: Figuring out the starting rotation is key for the Red Sox
Boston has six starters taking turns with a seventh on the way, so it has options as it battles for a playoff spot.
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Tom Caron: Red Sox are the surprise of the spring
Boston’s batting order has been mashing the ball all season, and now the starting rotation is starting to round into form.
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Tom Caron: Bruins’ historic season means nothing after first-round exit
Suddenly, Boston faces an offseason filled with uncertainty after blowing a 3-1 series lead to the Florida Panthers.
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Tom Caron: Which pitchers will remain in Red Sox starting rotation?
Several pitchers are trying to prove they deserve a starting role, but perhaps some are better suited in the bullpen.