There are four former Red Sox on the 2016 Baseball Hall of Fame ballot, including first-timer Mike Lowell.
While none appear to be locks for Cooperstown, all four men had fascinating careers.
The field of Hall of Fame voters has been winnowed this year, as the Hall has tried to remove some voters who were too far removed from covering baseball.
Let's take a look at the former Sox eligible for enshrinement:
Mike Lowell
When Josh Beckett was traded to Boston, the Marlins would not complete the deal unless the Sox agreed to take on Lowell and his expensive contract as well.