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5 Things the Boston Red Sox Should Be Thankful For

5 Things the Boston Red Sox Should Be Thankful For

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After pulling off the two biggest free-agent signings of the winter so far, the Red Sox have plenty to be thankful for. As they move closer to the regular season, they should count their blessings for these five reasons.

5. Most World Series Championships This Decade

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5. Most World Series Championships This Decade

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With three World Series titles over the past 10 years, the once lowly Red Sox are now one of the powerhouses in the league. Even though they finished in last place last season, they seem primed to make a run at the World Series yet again in 2015.

4. A High Payroll

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4. A High Payroll

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Their most recent free-agent splashes were the latest reminder that the Red Sox are a big-market team. They don't have to rebuild when they can just re-tool. They should count themselves lucky because most teams have to fully start over.

3. They Play At Fenway Park

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3. They Play At Fenway Park

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Not many people get to go to work at a historic sight every single day. However, most people in the Red Sox organization get to do that. They should really count themselves lucky they get to spend so much time at that shrine of a ballpark.

2. A Strong Farm System

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2. A Strong Farm System

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In addition to having enough money to sign top free agents, the Red Sox also have one of the best farm systems in the game. When you combine those two things, you have a very competitive baseball team.

1. Signings of Hanley Ramirez and Pablo Sandoval

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1. Signings of Hanley Ramirez and Pablo Sandoval

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The Red Sox have pulled off a huge coup by signing Hanley Ramirez and Pablo Sandoval, two of the best hitters on the free-agent market. With these two in the lineup, the Red Sox should once again be very competitive in 2015.

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