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Which team did the Red Sox play for the first three games of the season?

Texas Rangers. The Red Sox won two of their first three games against the Rangers.

Which ballpark did the Red Sox play their home games at in 2006?

Fenway Park. The Red Sox had played their home games at Fenway Park since 1912, making it the oldest ballpark in 2006.

On May 1, which catcher did the Red Sox acquire from the San Diego Padres?

Doug Mirabelli. Mirabelli previously played for the Red Sox for part of the 2001 season and the 2002-2005 seasons.

Halfway through the season, the Red Sox had what record?

50-31. After 81 games (half of the season), Curt Schilling had a record of 10-3, Josh Beckett had a record of 10-4, and Jonathan Papelbon had 25 saves.

Which Red Sox player made the American League All-Star team and started at first base?

David Ortiz. Mark Loretta was the starting second baseman for the American League All-Star team. Youkilis and Lowell were not American League All-Stars.

Which Red Sox player participated in the 2006 Home Run Derby?

David Ortiz. Ortiz finished in fourth place in the Home Run Derby.

Which Red Sox player led all American League players in the season with home runs and runs batted in, with 54 and 137, respectively?

David Ortiz. Ortiz was second in all of Major League Baseball in home runs to Ryan Howard who hit 58. Ortiz was also tied for second in Major League Baseball in runs batted in also to Ryan Howard, who had 149.

The Red Sox were managed by whom in 2006?

Terry Francona. Francona began to manage the Red Sox before the 2004 season. In his first year as manager of the Red Sox, he led them to their first World Series title since 1918.

The Red Sox finished in what place in the American League East division?

3rd. The Red Sox finished with an 86-76 record, 11 games behind the division winner, the New York Yankees. The Toronto Blue Jays finished in second place in their division, one game ahead of the Red Sox. It was the first time the Red Sox had not finished second in their division since 1998.

Which second baseman led all position players in at-bats with 635?

Mark Loretta. Lowell had 573 at-bats, second among position players. Gonzalez had 388 at-bats and Cora had 235.