The 43-year-old joins an impressive stable of retired Red Sox players who serve as instructors in Spring Training, a list that includes Carl Yastrzemski, Pedro Martinez, Jim Rice, Tim Wakefield, Dwight Evans, Luis Tiant and Jason Varitek.
In 2004, Foulke recorded the final out of Boston's first World Series championship in 86 years, fielding an Edgar Renteria groundout and flipping to Doug Mientkiewiecz to set off an indelible celebration in St. Louis.
While Foulke was marvelous (1.80 ERA) in the World Series, his most crucial work was in the American League Championship Series against the Yankees, when he pitched in five games and didn't allow a run.