Red Sox Familiar Faces

     The 2018 Boston Red Sox are built similarly to the 2014 Detroit Tigers, and the teams even share the same President of Baseball Operations Dave Dombrowski.  This years Red Sox roster also includes some former Tigers from their 2014 team such as Pitcher David Price, Pitcher Rick Porcello, Infielder Ian Kinsler, and Outfielder J.D. Martinez.  The 2014 Detroit Tigers were swept by the Baltimore Orioles in the ALDS (American League Division Series).
     The Boston Red Sox currently lead the Houston Astros three games to one in a best of seven series that will decide who goes to the World Series.  The Red Sox will have to face former Detroit Tigers starting Pitcher Justin Verlander in game five of the ALCS (American League Championship Series).
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-  The Boston Red Sox finished this season with an overall record of 108-54.



-  The Detroit Tigers finished the 2014 season with an overall record of 90-72.



-  Former Tigers Pitcher Joakim Soria currently plays for the Milwaukee Brewers.



-  Former Tigers Outfielder Curtis Granderson also plays for the Milwaukee Brewers.











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10 Fast Facts - March

                                                                      10 Fast Facts - March







-  NFL Free Agency officially began yesterday at 4:00 p.m.





-  The Detroit Lions released DeAndre Levy yesterday.





-  The Northwestern University men's basketball team has never played in the NCAA Tournament.





-  John Stockton's daughter Laura Stockton plays for the Gonzaga University women's basketball team.





-  Team Israel is currently undefeated (3-0) in the World Baseball Classic.





-  Ian Kinsler (Detroit Tigers) is currently playing for Team USA in the World Baseball Classic.  





-  Jimmy Howard has 15 starts in net for the Detroit Red Wings this season (2016-2017).  Howard has played in 17 games.





-  The MHSAA Hockey State Playoffs are taking place this weekend at the USA Hockey Arena.





-  Keith Thurman is currently the unified welterweight World Champion.  He is the WBA (World Boxing Association) Champion, and the WBC (World Boxing Council) Champion.





-  Conor McGregor's middle name is Anthony (Antoin in Irish).











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-  DeAndre Levy was drafted by the Detroit Lions in the 3rd Round of the 2009 NFL Draft.



-  John Stockton played college basketball at Gonzaga University.



-  Jim Leyland is the Manager of Team USA in the World Baseball Classic.



-  Jimmy Howard is starting in net tonight for the Detroit Red Wings.



-  The USA Hockey Arena is located at 14900 Beck Road, in Plymouth, Michigan.  



-  Keith Thurman defeated Danny Garcia on March 4th, 2017.











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