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Experience in numbers

Of the 25 players on the Red Sox' first-round postseason roster, 21 have previous playoff experience, totaling 531 games.

Manny Ramirez boasts the most experience -- 78 games. He's followed by John Olerud (63), Edgar Renteria (52), Mike Timlin (37), Jason Varitek (36), Trot Nixon (35) and David Ortiz (35).

Jonathan Papelbon and Jeremi Gonzalez are the only two pitchers without postseason experience.

The Red Sox' roster for the series with the White Sox also include five players who were not even in Boston's organization when the season began -- Chad Bradford, Alex Cora, Tony Graffanino, Adam Hyzdu and Olerud.

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