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Beckett and Lowell Trade Transforms Red Sox Dynasty

11/28/2025

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On Thanksgiving 2005, the Boston Red Sox acquired Josh Beckett (pitcher) and Mike Lowell (third baseman) from the Florida Marlins in exchange for Hanley Ramirez (shortstop) and three Marlins pitchers.
The trade helped Boston win Series titles in 2007, 2013, and 2018.
Ramirez became a Marlins star before a 2012 trade.
The Marlins did not reach the playoffs for 17 years after their 2003 championship.

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Story summary

On Thanksgiving 2005, the Boston Red Sox acquired Josh Beckett (pitcher) and Mike Lowell (third baseman) from the Florida Marlins in exchange for Hanley Ramirez (shortstop) and three Marlins pitchers.
The trade helped Boston win Series titles in 2007, 2013, and 2018.
Ramirez became a Marlins star before a 2012 trade.
The Marlins did not reach the playoffs for 17 years after their 2003 championship.