The Venezuelan Summer League Red Sox, sometimes called the VSL Red Sox, were a Minor League Baseball affiliate of the Boston Red Sox of Major League Baseball (MLB), playing in the foreign Venezuelan Summer League (VSL). The team, classed as a Rookie League franchise, operated between 1999 and 2005. The VSL itself operated from 1997 to 2015.
During most seasons the team operated, it was a cooperative between the Red Sox and one or two other MLB teams. When the team was listed in Red Sox media guides (2003–2005), it was simply referred to as the "VSL Red Sox", although other sources show the team operated under several different names.
Results by year Year Team Record Finish Manager Cooperative partner(s) City Ref. 1999 Cagua 32–24 3rd Cubs & Reds Cagua 2000 San Joaquin 35–24 4th Rudy Hernandez Brewers & Twins San Joaquín 2001 San Joaquin 32–25 3rd (tie) Brewers & Twins San Joaquín 2002 Ciudad Alianza 31–29 5th Josman Robles Brewers Los Guayos 2003 Ciudad Alianza cancelled Josman Robles unknown Los Guayos 2004 Ciudad Alianza 29–33 6th Josman Robles none Los Guayos 2005 Red Sox/Padres 36–28 4th Josman Robles Padres Los Guayos Both listed managers were Venezuelan former professional players. Rudy Hernandez played as a second baseman and third baseman from 1987 to 1991 for the New York Mets organization. Josman Robles played as a first baseman from 1988 to 1990 for the Atlanta Braves organization.
See also Notable VSL Red Sox/Padres players (2005) List of Boston Red Sox minor league affiliates
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External links 2004 Ciudad Alianza roster at baseball-reference.com 2005 VSL Red Sox/Padres roster at baseball-reference.com