As Red Sox celebrate ’04 title, two notable absences define the day
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By Chad Jennings, Stephen J. Nesbitt and Jen McCaffrey BOSTON — “American Pie” is a celebratory tune of nostalgia and mourning. It’s the song the chose as the soundtrack of their home opener pregame ceremony on Tuesday. The moment wasn’t meant to be entirely triumphant. Through the upbeat heart of the song, the video board showed a highlight reel of the 2004 championship season. Manny Ramirez hitting homers.. Dave Roberts stealing second base. The crowd roared at all the right moments. The...

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