Retired numbers in the future...

[SCM33]

Bumped from a while back (and edited today based on recent events since the original post) and its something I like to discuss:

5 for Nomar
14 for Jim Rice, nobody has worn it since. EDIT: Retired this past year.
21 for Roger. nobody has worn it since. (Unlikely, but he was the face of the franchise)
24 in honor of BOTH D. Evans and Manny (Manny has zero chance now, Dewey a possibility since the current FO honors him every chance they get)
26 in honor of Wade Boggs (His Yankee days may hurt him)
33 in honor of Varitek. (Not sure with the way his career is winding down)
34 in honor or Papi (Once a possible lock, now not so sure)
42 in RED, rather than the blue Jackie Robinson 42 that currently resides on the facide in honor of the Hit Dog
45 in honor of Pedro Martinez (I think he has a chance, the bitterness has worn off)
47 in honor of Tito. If he brings in another WS title or two, then he deserves it down the road.
49 in honor of Wake, a no brainer in my mind.
58 in years to come for Paps (If he sticks around)

Im not suggesting all of them, or none of them...simply throwing out names who have contributed over 5+ seasons who might be worth considering.

Let the discussion begin.....

[msubulldogs21]

5 for Nomar, nobody has worn it since

Baldelli wore #5 last year.

[SCM33]

Baldelli wore #5 last year.

Sorry, forgot to take that out. Original thread was from a while back.

[msubulldogs21]

5 for Nomar

I have my doubts, but you never know.

21 for Roger. nobody has worn it since. (Unlikely, but he was the face of the franchise)

With the way he went out in Boston, not a chance.

24 in honor of BOTH D. Evans and Manny (Manny has zero chance now, Dewey a possibility since the current FO honors him every chance they get)

It's a shame Manny ended things like he did. Decent chance for Evans I'd say.

26 in honor of Wade Boggs (His Yankee days may hurt him)

Can't see it.

33 in honor of Varitek. (Not sure with the way his career is winding down)

Yes. I think this is a no brainer. His last couple years have been tough, but that doesn't change the tremendous impact he has had on this franchise.

34 in honor or Papi (Once a possible lock, now not so sure)

I know the PEDs thing is still out there, but I'd be pretty shocked if this one doesn't happen.

42 in RED, rather than the blue Jackie Robinson 42 that currently resides on the facide in honor of the Hit Dog

Good call. Would be a nice touch.

45 in honor of Pedro Martinez (I think he has a chance, the bitterness has worn off)

Absolutely. Of all the ones we're debating, this is the one I feel most sure about. Pedro has always been on record as saying Boston will always be his home, never will forget the fans, etc.

47 in honor of Tito. If he brings in another WS title or two, then he deserves it down the road

Worth a mention, but it will likely be quite a few years before we know the answer.

49 in honor of Wake, a no brainer in my mind

Don't know if this one happens or not. I would say I doubt it.

58 in years to come for Paps (If he sticks around)

If he is with the Sox long term I don't see why it wouldn't happen. Huge if though.

[Emmz]

Tek, Papi, Pedro, yes, unless he were to sign with the Yankees or something like that. Evans, dunno, but definitely not Manny. I think Mo Vaughn's 42 would be a good one, but I'm not so sure. I doubt Pap stays with the team. He was supposed to be a starting pitcher, but he's gotten used to the closer role, and that's probably about where he stays. A dominant closer. However, we have Bard waiting, and once Pap gets expensive, I don't see him remaining with the team.

However, I really would like to see Papelbon remain with the team... He's one of my favorite currents.

[Emmz]

Oh, and Roger absolutely not. Cheating assrod scumbag human being, who threw his own wife, and friends under the bus in an attempt to save his own ass. Not to mention a traitor, who wishes to be inducted into the Hall Of Fame (Something he's not going to be doing, ever, anymore) as a Yankee. Yeah, his 21 is probably going to be saved for the next big Sox pitcher, who'll take it as sort of a backhand to Clemens.

I'd lose a few respect points for the franchise if they did it for Clemens, but they surely won't.

[Keeper]

Dwight Evans' number should have been retired a long time ago. It might be a bitter pill to swallow for some fans, but I'd retire Boggs' number as well. One of the best hitters of all time.

[jacksonianmarch]

Boggs should be retired. He spent 10 yrs in Boston and was a HOFer.

[TheMino007]

Havent posted in a while, but I was thinking of an interesting topic which may lead to some good discussion....

Which numbers in the future do you see being retired? I can think of quite a few, some of which you may or may not agree with, nevertheless it should generate some interesting feedback. Here they are:

5 for Nomar, nobody has worn it since.
14 for Jim Rice, nobody has worn it since.
21 for Roger. nobody has worn it since (Beckett actually refused to ask for it)
24 in honor of BOTH Dewey Evans and Manny Ramirez.....
33 in honor of Varitek. If Pudge can get his retired, then so should Vtek.
34 in honor or Papi
42 in RED, rather than the blue that currently resides on the facide in honor of Mo.
47 in honor of Tito. If he brings in another WS title or two, then he deserves it down the road.
49 in honor of Wake, a no brainer in my mind.
58......a reach only 2 years in to his career, but with the way hes started his career, it could eventually be a lock.

What do you guys think? IMO 24, 33 and 49 are locks to be retired.

Numbers 5, 14, 34, red 42, 47 and 58 are debatable.

Had this whole Clemens thing not occured, or had he returned last season, it would also be a lock.

Let the discussion begin.....

We aren't the Yankees, we don't retired everybody's number, it is a select list that should get their number's retired. Even Rice's number 14, despite the fact that he made the Hall, is a number I'm iffy on the Sox decideing to retire. Tim Wakefield shouldn't have his number retired, you don't reward 15 years of mediocrity. As much as I love Mo Vaughn, you can't retire his number, he didn't have a long enough career in a Sox uniform. Nomar, hell no. Pedro will probably get it retired someday. Manny, no b/c Evans should have the number 24 retired if anyone. Varitek? No. Ortiz? No. Boggs, I don't see it happening. Clemens? Stats say yes, but the character says no. So, I think only Pedro and Dwight Evans should have a shot.

[BigPapiEnFuego]

Only ones who really should have their numbers retired in my opinion is Pedro and Ortiz if he comes back and performs like he once did, for a few more years. I don't know about all those old players like Evans, that was before my time and I did not witness what they did so I have no opinion on it. Varitek I don't see having his number retired. To be honest, he's one of the most overrated players I've seen on this team. It irks the hell out of me.

[SoxSport]

Boggs and Pedro. Pedro is the only other sure HOFer.Maybe one of the top 5 pitchers ever in his prime.

Of the active players, I think Pedroia has a real shot at the HOF if he can stay consistent. Looks like one of the best ever at 2B.

[redsoxrules]

Bumped from a while back (and edited today based on recent events since the original post) and its something I like to discuss:

5 for Nomar
14 for Jim Rice, nobody has worn it since. EDIT: Retired this past year.
21 for Roger. nobody has worn it since. (Unlikely, but he was the face of the franchise)
24 in honor of BOTH D. Evans and Manny (Manny has zero chance now, Dewey a possibility since the current FO honors him every chance they get)
26 in honor of Wade Boggs (His Yankee days may hurt him)
33 in honor of Varitek. (Not sure with the way his career is winding down)
34 in honor or Papi (Once a possible lock, now not so sure)
42 in RED, rather than the blue Jackie Robinson 42 that currently resides on the facide in honor of the Hit Dog
45 in honor of Pedro Martinez (I think he has a chance, the bitterness has worn off)
47 in honor of Tito. If he brings in another WS title or two, then he deserves it down the road.
49 in honor of Wake, a no brainer in my mind.
58 in years to come for Paps (If he sticks around)

Im not suggesting all of them, or none of them...simply throwing out names who have contributed over 5+ seasons who might be worth considering.

Let the discussion begin.....

is this for real?

[riverside sluggers]

Chin, Papelbon is not sticking around here beyond 2011 IMO

[Jacoby_Ellsbury]

24 probably, 45 possibly. Wouldn't retire any of them beyond that.

[Emmz]

Just have to do Pedro though. The greatest pitcher of all time in his prime.