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Red Sox All-21st Century Team: Boston’s best from the last 25 years
- The Red Sox assembled a 26-man roster of the franchise’s best players since 2000, with a full lineup, bench, and pitching staff.
- David Ortiz leads the era’s impact, highlighted for seven Silver Sluggers and a club-record 52.5 WAR among position players.
- Pedro Martinez is noted for his dominant 2000 season and 2.53 ERA across five 21st-century campaigns with Boston.
- Jon Lester is highlighted as a homegrown star with two World Series titles and strong postseason credentials.
- The bullpen features elite closers such as Jonathan Papelbon and Koji Uehara with historic save totals.
- Mookie Betts is recognized for an MVP season and a 2018 World Series title despite a short Boston tenure.
- The article notes specific World Series championships (2004, 2007, 2013) as defining the era.
- The selection includes notable catchers like Jason Varitek and Christian Vazquez for their franchise longevity.
- Pedro Martinez and the pitching staff are highlighted for their dominance and postseason impact.
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