The Red Sox front office felt that since the team was based in Florida , its mascot should be reflective to the area .
In 2000 , the Sarasota Red Sox introduced their mascot Gordy the Gecko .
The Sarasota Red Sox   front office felt that since the team was based in Florida , its mascot should be reflective to the area .
In 2000 , the Sarasota Red Sox introduced their mascot Gordy the Gecko .