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| 1941 |
Joe DiMaggio, who copped the honor in 1939, wins the American League Most Valuable Player award for the second time in his career. The Yankee Clipper edges Ted Williams, who hit .406 this season, when a writer leaves the Red Sox right-fielder off the ballot.
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| 1947 | Joe DiMaggio (.315, 20, 97) edges out Triple Crown winner Ted Williams (.343, 32, 162) by one point for the American League MVP when a writer from the Midwest leaves the Red Sox right-fielder off the ballot. The BBWAA also denied the 'Splendid Splinter' the award in 1942, another season in which he led the Junior Circuit in every major offensive category. |
| 1950 | Former Cleveland shortstop standout Lou Boudreau signs a two-year contract with the Red Sox for $150,000. The 33-year-old future Hall of Fame infielder will hit .267 playing full-time next season, becoming the team's player-manager in 1952 before managing full-time from the bench for the following two seasons. |
| 1989 | Tony Pena, 32, becomes the Red Sox's first highly-paid free agent when he signs a $6.4 million, three-year contract to catch for the team. The former Cardinal backstop, a five-time National League All-Star, will lead the Junior Circuit this season in putouts and games played behind the plate, finishing second in assists and fielding percentage. |
4 Fact(s) Found