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Not so long ago, the Red Sox were perhaps the most historically frustrated franchise in professional sports. They were always so close, yet always so far away. Funny how things change. Suddenly, the Sox are the envy of baseball, a group whose current success is unparalleled and whose future success seems certain.

Joe Castiglione has been a radio broadcaster for the Red Sox for the last 25 years, during which he’s called some of the most memorable moments in franchise history. Fresh off being the voice of Boston’s second World Series championship in four years, Castiglione spent a few minutes with MLB.com to discuss his thoughts on the holiday season.

Needless to say, 2007 has been a memorable year for Jacoby Ellsbury. The Red Sox outfielder, who played a major role in winning the franchise’s second World Series title in four years just months after being called up, is ready to spend the holidays with family.

J.D. Drew’s grand slam in Game 6 of the American League Championship Series was voted the This Year in Baseball’s top play in the 2007 postseason.

Jonathan Papelbon’s dog apparently has a taste for baseball history. Wondering what happened to that baseball Papelbon used to strike out Colorado’s Seth Smith to close out Boston’s World Series sweep?

Red Sox pitcher Curt Schilling called on Roger Clemens to give up the four Cy Young Awards he’s won since 1997 if he can’t clear his name from allegations that he used steroids to prolong and enhance his career.

Hideki Okajima was announced as the game’s top setup man in MLB.com’s annual This Year in Baseball (TYIB) Awards on Tuesday, as voted on by the fans.

Beat reporter Ian Browne is back to answer questions from fans of the Boston Red Sox in the latest edition of the mailbag. Send in your questions for possible inclusion in a future mailbag!

Given a day to digest the mammoth Mitchell Report, which dissected the use of performance-enhancing drugs in baseball, Red Sox right-hander Curt Schilling found himself with mixed emotions.

Boston Red Sox Pitcher Curt Schilling is asking members of Red Sox Nation to show their support for our military by donating gifts or money this holiday season for families who have a loved one serving our country or who have lost a loved one during military combat in Iraq or Afghanistan.