VIDEO: Pedro Martinez and Luis Tiant Lead Worcester Rally for WooSox

VIDEO: Pedro Martinez and Luis Tiant Lead Worcester Rally for WooSox

The kick-off celebration for the new Worcester Red Sox was held on Monday night. The outdoor event attracted an estimated 1,500 to 2,000 to Worcester City Hall. 

The team's boss Larry Lucchino was beaming as all of Worcester's VIPs and former Boston Red Sox stars Luis Tiant, Pedro Martinez and others adorned the stage.

The Worcester City Council gave final approval to the financing package -- considered one of the richest in minor league sports history -- last week.

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