2002 Boston Red Sox season

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General manager Mike Port Owner John W. Henry Local television WFXT		Manager Grady Little Start date 2002 Local radios WEEI, WLYN

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The 2002 Boston Red Sox season was the 102nd season in the franchise's Major League Baseball history. The Red Sox finished second in the American League East with a record of 93 wins and 69 losses, 10½ games behind the New York Yankees. The Red Sox did not qualify for the postseason, as the AL wild card was the Anaheim Angels who had finished second in the American League West with a record of 99–63.

Offseason

October 9, 2001: Craig Grebeck was released by the Boston Red Sox.

December 21, 2001: Johnny Damon signed a four-year, $31 million contract to join the Boston Red Sox

February 13, 2002: Rickey Henderson signed with the Boston Red Sox.

Regular season

Pedro Martínez became the first player to win 20 games in one season but pitch less than 200 innings.

Seven Red Sox players were voted on to the American League roster for the 2002 All Star Game played in Milwaukee at Miller Park. Pitcher Derek Lowe, left fielder Manny Ramirez and third baseman Shea Hillenbrand started the game, while pitchers Pedro Martínez and Ugueth Urbina joined shortstop Nomar Garciaparra and outfielder Johnny Damon as reserves.