Get to Know Carl Crawford

Although Red Sox fans watched Carl Crawford patrol the outfield for the Tampa Bay Devil Rays and Rays for the previous nine years, there’s still plenty to know about the history and expectations of the new Sox left fielder.

To help them out, NESN.com Red Sox reporter Tony Lee put together a five-part feature that describes Crawford, from his early development in the minors, to his time during the Rays’ rise from their dark years to the World Series, and to the present.

Check out Tony Lee’s complete five-part series on the newest Red Sox left fielder, Carl Crawford, below.

Part 1: Crawford is a legend in hometown Houston.

Part 2: Crawford produced jaw-dropping moments in minors.

Part 3: Crawford thrived during Devil Rays’ dark days.

Part 4: Crawford helped turn around lowly Tampa Bay franchise.

Part 5: Red Sox Nation is eager to see Crawford take over Fenway Park’s legendary left field.