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          Hanley, Sandoval gain value in Boston

          Hanley Ramirez and Pablo Sandoval move from pitcher-friendly parks to hitter-friendly Fenway. Getty Images
          • Eric Karabell, ESPN Senior WriterNov 24, 2014, 11:42 AM ET
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          The Boston Red Sox went from leading the major leagues in runs scored in 2013 to middle of the pack in 2014, from first place and a World Series championship to last place, so what better way to improve than to sign the top free-agent hitters available? In this case, infielders Hanley Ramirez and Pablo Sandoval are the prizes and there are certainly fantasy ramifications as well.