The Red Sox gave up the rights to Pat Rapp. Rather than agree to pay $3 million for a 32-year old pitcher with a 4.12 ERA this season, the Red Sox decided to let Rapp go.
Pedro Martinez and Nomar Garciaparra were named to the Associated Press All Star Team. The team was dominated by Latin American players. Pedro and Nomar are among five first-timers who made the cut.