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Boston Red Sox: My three least favorite players this decade

By Terry Cushman

LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 27: Closing pitcher Craig Kimbrel #46 of the Boston Red Sox pumps his fist after the last out of the ninth inning to defeat the Los Angeles Dodgers 9-6 in Game Four of the 2018 World Series at Dodger Stadium on October 27, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 27: Closing pitcher Craig Kimbrel #46 of the Boston Red Sox pumps his fist after the last out of the ninth inning to defeat the Los Angeles Dodgers 9-6 in Game Four of the 2018 World Series at Dodger Stadium on October 27, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images) /
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BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS – SEPTEMBER 29: A general view of the grandstand and Fenway Park signage at Fenway Park before the game between the Baltimore Orioles and the Boston Red Sox on September 29, 2019 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images) /

The Boston Red Sox have had dozens of storied players come and go over this past glorious decade, here are my three least favorites.

With the decade coming to a close, the Boston Red Sox experienced the same roller coaster journey many of us have come to expect from decades past.

Two championships were celebrated, one of which was a rematch with the St. Louis Cardinals where Boston won the series 4-2.  As well as the Los Angeles Dodgers who were defeated more decisively by a series score of 4-1.

The Red Sox also experienced last-place finishes in three seasons during that span due to a number of missteps with roster and payroll decisions. However, on the other end of the spectrum, they also captured four American League East titles.

In the midst of all of the success, three different general managers reigned over the front office during this time period, while a mind-boggling four different managers occupied the dugout.

The decade did not pass by without its fair share of controversies, which were heavily scrutinized by fans and media. In a market like Boston, emotions can often boil over and split the fan base into different factions.

In this article, I reflect on three players who became my least favorite to put on a Red Sox uniform based on a multitude of reasons.

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