Dave McCarty, whose career got a boost after trade to Royals, dies at age 54 By Pete Grathoff. April 22, 2024 11:42 AM. The Royals’ A.J. Hinch (left) congratulated Dave McCarty after ...

Former Red Sox player — and 2004 World Series champion — Dave McCarty died due to a “cardiac event” in California, the team announced Friday. He was 54 years old. The team released a ...