The Red Sox: Top 12 Moments of the 2008 Regular Season

Here we are in the postseason once again. But, the regular season had some very memorable moments. Here are a few of my favorites.

12. The trade for Mark Kotsay brings his hot wife to town

Need I say more?

11. Bill Buckner returns to Fenway

We all know Buckner, mostly as a punch line, but we know him. Still, he was a great part of this team for a long time, putting up great numbers and contributing to his team every day. He had that one error, but you can't blame an entire series on one error; if only one time the ball goes through your legs.

And, he has not been treated well by the media—it has taken a terrible toll on the rest of his life.

So what do the Sox do? They bring him back, and the fans give him a huge, extended, standing ovation. There were tears in his eyes as he thanked the fans for how much it meant to him to come back a hero. No commentary necessary, that says it all.

I will mention that I may have had a tear in my eye when I saw it, though it may have been raining on my face.

10. Pedroia’s grand slam against the Yankees, August 28

What a way to put away the Yankees! The MVP does it again, in what many could see as the Yankees last stand for the playoffs. Pedroia delivered it by knocking one out and putting four on the board—pulling the game just out of reach of the Bronx Bombers.

Pedroia has proven over and over just how consistent and essential he is to this team, displayed his trademark confidence, and proved why he is one of the best hitters in the game.

The guy looks like he should have never made it past the AA Sea Dogs; he’s tall enough to come up to most guy’s shoulders; but he is arguably the best athlete on the team.

9. Jed Lowrie and the 2-1 extra innings win

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