Former Red Sox stars Pedro Martinez, David Ortiz and even the previously shunned Curt Schilling filed onto the field before the home opener against the Toronto Blue Jays, when the 2018 champs were presented with their rings. Then Rob Gronkowski and Super Bowl MVP Julian Edelman led a couple dozen Patriots — carrying a half-dozen Lombardi Trophies — to the mound for the ceremonial first pitch.
Martinez, 2007 Series MVP Mike Lowell and ’13 Series MVP Ortiz carried out the trophies. Then the 2018 team began filing down the red carpet to collect the championship rings near second base, where they were congratulated by ownership, team management and MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred.