The Red Sox finished third in the American League East with a record of 86 wins and 76 losses, 11 games behind the New York Yankees.

It was also the first time that the Red Sox finished lower than second in the American League East since 1997.

The Boston Red Sox finished eleven games behind the first place team in the American League East, the New York Yankees.

Also, they suffered extensive injuries to Jason Varitek, Manny Ramirez, Jonathan Papelbon, Jon Lester, and Keith Foulke.

= Batting average; SB = Stolen bases Bold indicates leader in category.