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Red Sox: 5 potential opponents for a future Field of Dreams game

By Michael DeRosa

Aug 23, 2021; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Red Sox shortstop Xander Bogaerts (2) celebrates with Boston Red Sox first baseman Travis Shaw (23) after Shaw hit a game winning grand slam during the 11th inning against the Texas Rangers at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: Paul Rutherford-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 23, 2021; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Red Sox shortstop Xander Bogaerts (2) celebrates with Boston Red Sox first baseman Travis Shaw (23) after Shaw hit a game winning grand slam during the 11th inning against the Texas Rangers at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: Paul Rutherford-USA TODAY Sports /
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The Red Sox have plenty of options for the Field of Dreams game

The 2021 MLB at the Field of Dreams game between the Chicago White Sox and New York Yankees was such a success that Commissioner Rob Manfred has already confirmed a sequel for 2022. Yet, the Boston Red Sox will not be participating in it. Instead, the Chicago Cubs and Cincinnati Reds will be going head-to-head.

A Red Sox-Cubs matchup could have been quite interesting, as the two teams are both known for their previous championship droughts. The Cubs of course took 108 years to win, while the Red Sox took 86.

However, it is understandable that these two NL Central teams are up next. The Reds were founded in 1881 and were originally referred to as the Red Stockings. The Cubs are also the oldest team in the entire league, as they began playing in 1870 as the Chicago White Stockings. They officially became the Cubs in 1903.

Although the Red Sox will be sitting this one out, there is hope for the future. If the MLB makes the Field of Dreams game yearly, like the NHL does with the Winter Classic, the Red Sox will absolutely have their turn somewhere down the line. They are one of the most popular teams in the entire sport, as well as among the oldest.

In this piece, let’s take a look at five potential teams who could make an entertaining opponent for the Red Sox. Keep in mind, they are in no particular order and are based on personal opinion.

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