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My meteoric rise as a leading NL shortstop was ended by a Mike Torrez beanball in early 1984. I was never the same and was suspended 3 games in 1990 for bumping an umpire.

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1979 Boston Red Sox 1979 Boston Red Sox
1978/1980
Record 91-69 .569
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Standings 3rd in the AL East (11.5 games back)
Pythagorean 92-68, 93-67, 93-67
Runs (S/A) 841 / 711
BallparkFenway Park
Park FactorsBatting: 106 / Pitching: 105
Attendance2,353,114 (3rd) (6th)
Payroll/Avg$3,642,300 / $145,692 (6th)
Spring TrainingWinter Haven, Florida (Chain O’Lakes Park)
ManagerDon Zimmer
CoachesAl Jackson, Eddie Yost, Johnny Pesky, Walt Hriniak
ExecutivesMajority Owner: Jean R. Yawkey, General Manager: Haywood Sullivan
Minor Leagues(AAA) Pawtucket Red Sox, (AA) Bristol Red Sox, (A) Elmira Pioneers, (A) Winter Haven Red Sox, (A) Winston-Salem Red Sox
Radio (WITS) Ken Coleman, Rico Petrocelli
TV (WSBK) Bob Montgomery, Ken Harrelson, Ned Martin

The 1979 Boston Red Sox went 91-69 and finished 3rd in the American League East. The Red Sox drew 2,353,114 to Fenway Park. Rick Burleson, Fred Lynn, Jim Rice, Bob Stanley and Carl Yastrzemski made the All-Star team. Gold Glove winners for 1979 included Rick Burleson, Dwight Evans and Fred Lynn.

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Rick Burleson was an All-Star shortstop for the Red Sox in 1979 and also won a Gold Glove.

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