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Pawtucket Red Sox

By Scott Kendrick, About.com

League & Division:

The Pawtucket (R.I.) Red Sox are the Class AAA affiliate of the Boston Red Sox and play in the North Division of the International League with the Buffalo Bisons, Ottawa Lynx, Rochester Red Wings, Scranton/Wilkes Barre Yankees and Syracuse Chiefs.

Ballpark:

McCoy Stadium
  • Capacity: 10,031
  • Opened in: 1940

    History:

    The franchise was founded in 1970 as the Class AA Eastern League affiliate of the Red Sox. It became a AAA francise in 1973. Franchise affiliations over the years:

    • 1970-72: Boston Red Sox, Eastern League (AA)
    • 1973- : Boston Red Sox, International League (AAA)
      • Championships:

        International League: 2 (1973, 1984)

        Famous Past Players:

        • Roger Clemens
        • Wade Boggs
        • Jim Rice
        • Cecil Cooper
        • Nomar Garciaparra

        Ownership:

        The team is owned by Ben Mondor.

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