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Originally Posted by a700hitter
It was about all of them. I don't think they would have won with WMP in RF instead of Drew and Jason Johnson, David Wells and Matt Clement instead of Dice K.
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Correct. I guess I didn't really word it right. All of the players in 2007 were necessary for the WS championship ('cept Gagne). The three players I mentioned were more valuable (that's debatable for 2008) and vital for the success of the team. I guess what I'm trying to say is that you said:
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After the disastrous 2006, the Red Sox FO paid $200 million for 3 players and went on to win a championship.
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, and I would say that rather than going out and buying guys, you need a good mix of acquisitions and homegrown talent, something the 07 team did perfectly.