All-Star first baseman Kevin Youkilis, recent acquisitions pitcher John Lackey and outfielder Jeremy Hermida, and National League Manager of the Year Jim Tracy are among the honorees who will be attending the 71st annual awards dinner of the Boston Chapter, Baseball Writers Association of America, scheduled for January 14 at the Westin Waterfront Hotel in Boston.

 

Others expected to be at the head table are Red Sox manager Terry Francona, pitching coach John Farrell, hitting coach Dave Magadan, new first base coach Ron Johnson, Fuchs Award winner Bill James, highly touted prospect Casey Kelly and Alex Hassan of the Stedler Division champion Lowell Spinners.

There will be a silent auction during the cocktail hour, organized by the Ted Williams Museum. Former Red Sox will be on hand during the silent auction to sign autographs.

 

Tickets for the dinner are $150 and available by sending a check to Boston Chapter-BBWAA, PO Box 7346, Nashua NH, 03060.