December 19, 2000 – Signs 8-year, $160 million deal with Red Sox with club options for 2009 and 2010.

2002 season – Wins American League batting title at .349.

July 5, 2005 – Belts 20th career grand slam against Texas Rangers. Only Lou Gehrig (23) has hit more.

April 22, 2007 – First of four Red Sox to hit consecutive home runs against Chase Wright of the Yankees, tying a major-league record.

May 31, 2008 – Collects career home run No. 500 against Chad Bradford of the Orioles.

June 5, 2008 – Involved in dugout altercation with Kevin Youkilis.

July 31, 2008 – Dealt to Dodgers in three-team trade that brings OF Jason Bay of the Pittsburgh Pirates to Boston.