2005 Boston Red Sox season

The Boston Red Sox' 2005 season included the Boston Red Sox attempting to win the American League East in the American League. The Red Sox finished 95-67, with the same record as the New York Yankees. Because the Yankees won the head-to-head season series, they won the tie-breaker for the American League East division title, and the Red Sox, with the best record of a non-division winner, were designated as winners of the American League Wild Card.

Regular season

Season standings

Notable transactions

• December 19, 2004: Edgar Renteria was signed as a Free Agent with the Boston Red Sox.
• January 10, 2005: Josias Manzanillo was signed as a Free Agent with the Boston Red Sox.
• May 2, 2005: John Olerud was signed as a Free Agent with the Boston Red Sox.
• June 7, 2005: Jacoby Ellsbury was drafted by the Boston Red Sox in the 1st round (23rd pick) of the 2005 amateur draft. Player signed July 1, 2005.
• June 7, 2005: Clay Buchholz was drafted by the Boston Red Sox in the 1st round (42nd pick) of the 2005 amateur draft. Player signed June 23, 2005.
• July 19, 2005: Alan Embree was released by the Boston Red Sox.
• August 9, 2005: Ricky Bottalico was signed as a Free Agent with the Boston Red Sox.<ref......
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