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1988 Boston Red Sox 1988 Boston Red Sox
1987/1989
Record 89-73 .549
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Standings Won the AL East
Pythagorean 93-69, 94-68, 94-68
Runs (S/A) 813 / 689
PostseasonLost ALCS 4-0 to Oakland Athletics
BallparkFenway Park
Park FactorsBatting: 104 / Pitching: 104
Attendance2,464,851 (4th) (7th)
Payroll/Avg$15,629,592 / $610,172 (3rd)
Spring TrainingWinter Haven, Florida (Chain O’Lakes Park)
ManagersJohn McNamara, Joe Morgan
CoachesAl Bumbry, Bill Fischer, Jerry McNertney, Joe Morgan, Rac Slider, Walt Hriniak
ExecutivesMajority Owner: Jean R. Yawkey, General Manager: Lou Gorman
Minor Leagues(AAA) Pawtucket Red Sox, (AA) New Britain Red Sox, (A) Elmira Pioneers, (A) Winter Haven Red Sox, (A) Lynchburg Red Sox
Radio (WPLM-FM) Joe Castiglione, Ken Coleman
TV (WSBK) Bob Montgomery, Sean McDonough
Cable TV (NESN) Jerry Remy, Ned Martin
Spanish Radio (WRCA) Bobby Serrano, Hector Martinez

The 1988 Boston Red Sox went 89-73 and finished 1st in the American League East. The Red Sox drew 2,464,851 to Fenway Park. Wade Boggs, Roger Clemens and Mike Greenwell made the All-Star team.

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Mike Greenwell hit .325 with 119 RBIs for the AL East winning '88 Red Sox and finished 2nd in MVP voting.

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