Boston Red SoxTake a look at one of the best sports teams ever who have

some of the top paying athletes in sports today.

Presented by: Benjamin NussbaumProject 12: My Favorite Sports Team

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Background Information on Red Sox

The team colors of the Red Sox are red, white and blue. Fenway Park is where the Red Sox play and it is located in Boston, Mass. The name of the mascot is Wally the green monster. The Red Sox are one of

the oldest teams forming in 1903. the previous season record in 2011 was 96-66.

Meet the Red SoxFirst Name Last Name PositionJacoby Ellsbury Center FieldDustin Pedroia Second BaseAdrian Gonzalez First BaseKevin Youkilis Third BaseDavid Ortiz DHCarl Crawford Left FieldJarrod Saltalamacchia CatcherMarco Scutaro Short Stop

Dustin PedroiaPlayers Stats

• Age 28• Second Base• Won the golden glove

award his rookie year.

David OrtizPlayers Stats

• Age 36• Designated Hitter• Ortiz is a seven-time All-Star

and holds the Red Sox single season record for home runs in a regular season with 54, set during the 2006 season.

Kevin YoukilisPlayers Stats

• Age 32• Third base and First Base• Youkilis was named to the

Sporting News' list of the 50 greatest current players in baseball, ranking No. 36 on the list in 2009, No. 38 in 2010, and No. 35 in 2011.

Players in Action

Varitek confused about the play Gonzales hitting

a home run

Clay Buckholtz throwing a pitch in his

no hitter

Kevin with his famous stance

Crawford after getting a hit

Marco as he throws out Jeter.