
Since the inception of the Nation 40 years ago (during the 1967 Impossible Dream season), the Red Sox have made the post-season 12 times. Doesn't sound impressive enough? Well, the "perennial" tournament team, the Evil Ones From The Bronx, have made it a grand total of 18 times in that span. Six more lousy appearances over four decades. Big deal.
The point is that the Fenway Faithful have been treated to a long stretch of quality, competitive baseball. If you take out the two strike-ravaged seasons, the Sox have actually averaged almost 88 wins per year (87.5) since 1967. And, we've only had to live through 4 sub-.500 seasons! So, when you throw the remote at your 52" HDTV the next time Tito lets a starter go too long, just remember: You could be members of TropicanaNation.
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