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An 8th Introduction

The Red Sox will participate in their eighth lengthy pregame introduction at Fenway Park on Tuesday afternoon.

But somehow, while introductions have gotten old through their tour of Japan, the West Coast and Canada, this one will be special. The Sox will be given their rings for having won the 2007 World Series.

"Everyone will be excited," said manager Terry Francona. "It was a great accomplishment. That was last year, but (the players) should enjoy the appreciation from the fans. It (winning a title) doesn't come every day. It's hard to do. It (the ring ceremony) is something great to experience. Opening Day at Fenway is special anyway, but with a ring ceremony to boot, it's pretty special."

And while introductions have become old hat and a tad tiresome to the Sox this season, veteran Tim Wakefield wouldn't mind a few more.

"I could take six more," said Wakefield, referring to pregame introductions in October that accompany home-and-away playoff games through the World Series.

-- Steven Krasner

Posted by Steven Krasner  at 11:31 AM | Permalink