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Red Sox: Remembering the 2007 World Series champions

By Mike El-Far

Oct 2, 2016; Boston, MA, USA; Members of the 2004 2007 2013 World Series team as well as current players gather in the infield as part of pregame ceremonies in honor of designated hitter David Ortiz (34) before a game against the Toronto Blue Jays at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 2, 2016; Boston, MA, USA; Members of the 2004 2007 2013 World Series team as well as current players gather in the infield as part of pregame ceremonies in honor of designated hitter David Ortiz (34) before a game against the Toronto Blue Jays at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 9, 2016; Boston, MA, USA; Rain falls at Fenway Park before game three of the 2016 ALDS baseball playoffs between the Cleveland Indians and the Boston Red Sox. The game was postponed due the forecast of continued rain. Mandatory Credit: Greg M. Cooper-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 9, 2016; Boston, MA, USA; Rain falls at Fenway Park before game three of the 2016 ALDS baseball playoffs between the Cleveland Indians and the Boston Red Sox. The game was postponed due the forecast of continued rain. Mandatory Credit: Greg M. Cooper-USA TODAY Sports /

Dominance in the Regular Season

Boston was not just a good team in 2007, they were the best team in the regular season.  The Sox finished with a record of 96-66, which gave them the best record in baseball.  The way they did that was a combination of a good offense and some great pitching.

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In 2007, the Red Sox had arguably their best lineup of any of their three championship teams.  The middle of the lineup was something to fear.  David Ortiz, Manny Ramirez, JD Drew, Mike Lowell, and Jason Varitek were the names that would give opposing pitchers fits on the mound.  Also, Boston was a balanced offense, ranking no lower than 6th in batting average, slugging percentage, and on-base percentage.

But the cornerstone to this team was its pitching.  After Jon Lester was called up, the rotation for Boston was one of the best in baseball.  Josh Beckett, Curt Schilling, Daisuke Matsuzaka, Tim Wakefield, and Lester were tasked with shutting down any offense they faced.  Boston finished 2nd in ERA in 2007, as well as allowing the fewest runs.

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