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Speedy, studious Ellsbury adds new dimension to Red Sox

By Sean McAdam
Special to ESPN.com

Tuesday, May 20, 2008

In their long, storied history, the Red Sox have been known for their great hitters (Ted Williams, Wade Boggs, Carl Yastzemski, Manny Ramirez), great sluggers (Jimmie Foxx, Jim Rice, David Ortiz) and even, on occasion, some great pitchers (Cy Young, Roger Clemens, Pedro Martinez). Never before, however, have they been known for their base stealers. But like the team's October fortunes, that might be changing, too. Not until he had played his 73rd game in the big leagues Sunday against Milwauke ...

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