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"It was brought to my attention that obviously this has always been a special number in this town, and I recognize that as much as anybody," said Baldelli. "It was brought to my attention that there was a possibility that I was going to be able to wear it. It being the number that I have worn my whole career. I accept it, and I think it?s great, and I am very happy about it." |
Rocco Baldelli will wear Nomar Garciaparra's old number five jersey with the Red Sox, becoming the first player to do so since the shortstop was traded to the Cubs in 2004.