The man of which the pitcher of the year was named after, Cy Young had already won 269 Games before the joined the Boston Red Sox (then named Americans) in their inaugural season in 1901.  Young was many players who joined the upstart league, and despite being 34, he was still one of the game’s best pitchers.

In 1983, Wade Boggs had a really good rookie season, where in 109 Games Played, he batted .349.  Anyone who can approach .350, even in what was roughly two-thirds of a season, is impressive.  After 1983, he proved he could do it in a full one.

Roger Clemens was one of the most successful Pitchers of all-time, and the legend of the "Rocket" began in Boston, where he was a must-watch attraction at Fenway.

Carl Yastrzemski literally took over where Ted Williams left off as the premier hitter and Leftfielder for the Boston Red Sox.  Like Williams, Yaz played his entire career with Boston and was unable to win a World Series Championship.