Dominican Summer Red Sox
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The Dominican Summer League Red Sox are the Rookie (international) Level minor league
affiliate of the Boston Red Sox
. The team plays in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic at The Red Sox Dominican Baseball Academy.
The Dominican Summer League
has a roster limit of 35 players, with 30 being active and eligible per game. No more than eight players may be 20 years old or older and no more than two players may be 21 years old or older. At least 10 of the players must be pitchers. No player may have four or more years of prior Minor League
service. Most players are Dominican
. Players are signed for, on average, $30,000 with bonuses. The highest bonuses currently given out are around $750,000. The minimum salary is $300 per month, with an average salary of $800 per month. The players live at the training complex year round, where they train every day and learn English. Players generally sign 3-year contracts to cover their time at the academy until they are released or sent to the U.S. minors.
since 1996.
In 1999 the team won the DSL champ.
In 2002, the DSL Red Sox won their league and were eliminated by the DSL Phillies in the playoffs.
In 2003, the team finished 23–44, 18 games out of first place
In 2004, the team finished with a record of 33-35-1 the team finished in the middle of their Division.
In 2005, the team finished 25–42.
In 2006, the team finished 23–47, last in the Division and 20½ games out of first place.
In 2007, the Red Sox finished 38–31 which landed them in fourth place.
Minor league
Minor leagues are professional sports leagues which are not regarded as the premier leagues in those sports. Minor league teams tend to play in smaller, less elaborate venues, often competing in smaller cities. This term is used in North America with regard to several organizations competing in...
affiliate of the Boston Red Sox
Boston Red Sox
The Boston Red Sox are a professional baseball team based in Boston, Massachusetts, and a member of Major League Baseball’s American League Eastern Division. Founded in as one of the American League's eight charter franchises, the Red Sox's home ballpark has been Fenway Park since . The "Red Sox"...
. The team plays in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic at The Red Sox Dominican Baseball Academy.
The Dominican Summer League
Dominican Summer League
The Dominican Summer League is a branch of affiliated minor league baseball which is played in the Dominican Republic. The league was founded in 1985. The 2011 72-game season begins May 28 and ends August 20...
has a roster limit of 35 players, with 30 being active and eligible per game. No more than eight players may be 20 years old or older and no more than two players may be 21 years old or older. At least 10 of the players must be pitchers. No player may have four or more years of prior Minor League
Minor league
Minor leagues are professional sports leagues which are not regarded as the premier leagues in those sports. Minor league teams tend to play in smaller, less elaborate venues, often competing in smaller cities. This term is used in North America with regard to several organizations competing in...
service. Most players are Dominican
Dominican Republic
The Dominican Republic is a nation on the island of La Hispaniola, part of the Greater Antilles archipelago in the Caribbean region. The western third of the island is occupied by the nation of Haiti, making Hispaniola one of two Caribbean islands that are shared by two countries...
. Players are signed for, on average, $30,000 with bonuses. The highest bonuses currently given out are around $750,000. The minimum salary is $300 per month, with an average salary of $800 per month. The players live at the training complex year round, where they train every day and learn English. Players generally sign 3-year contracts to cover their time at the academy until they are released or sent to the U.S. minors.
History
The Dominican Summer League Red Sox have been an affiliation of the Boston Red SoxBoston Red Sox
The Boston Red Sox are a professional baseball team based in Boston, Massachusetts, and a member of Major League Baseball’s American League Eastern Division. Founded in as one of the American League's eight charter franchises, the Red Sox's home ballpark has been Fenway Park since . The "Red Sox"...
since 1996.
In 1999 the team won the DSL champ.
In 2002, the DSL Red Sox won their league and were eliminated by the DSL Phillies in the playoffs.
In 2003, the team finished 23–44, 18 games out of first place
In 2004, the team finished with a record of 33-35-1 the team finished in the middle of their Division.
In 2005, the team finished 25–42.
In 2006, the team finished 23–47, last in the Division and 20½ games out of first place.
In 2007, the Red Sox finished 38–31 which landed them in fourth place.