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Opening Day 2007
Apr 10, 2007 | 7:43 PM
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Another Red Sox home opener's in the books, but like so many others it's left a lasting impression. 14-3 wins make Pats fans happy...and Red Sox fans downright giddy! Josh Beckett was superb, no doubt buoyed by all the run support...the Sox bats smokin' on an unseasonably cold day that felt more like February than April.

So how do you top it? How about Dice-K's historic debut at Fenway tomorrow night. In fact, many fans I talked to today tried to get tickets for Wednesday's game and had to "settle" for the home opener instead, including one fan who drove all the way from Bennington, Vermont and then coughed up $90.00 to park at the Mobile on the corner!

It promises to be a big night not only for fans but for scalpers as well. Superintendent Robert Dunford of the Boston Police Department told me as much saying his crew is gearing up for 'em by bringing in several more undercover officers from different divisions who the scalpers aren't familiar with. When I talked to him an hour before the game on Tuesday...they'd already made six arrests including one guy who was looking to scalp a bleacher seat for $150.00!

Bottom line, from Dice-K mania to Big Papi to Manny being Manny, it promises to be another memorable season on Yawkey Way. Enjoy!

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smiley73 read my blog view my photos
Apr 10, 2007 | 8:42 PM

Hey Mark!
I wasn't lucky enough to snag a ticket for today's game but ended up heading into Fenway to Game On!! It's amazing how energized the crowd was, how Red Sox nation was just happy being 'close' to the game. I had an amazing time but now, of course, i feel like it's midnight and it's only 830 .. OY! :)
oscar02 read my blog view my photos
Apr 11, 2007 | 9:38 AM

That was a great game and I'm psyched for Dice-K today. I think this pitching staff is going to turn out to be something special.

I can assure you however that I'll never pay $90.00 to park for a game nor will I pay $150.00 for a ticket. That's why I bought the plasma. A nice big burger on the grill, a couple of beers and a nice comfy seat on my couch. Done.
Chip read my blog view my photos
Apr 11, 2007 | 10:15 AM

Comcast HD....perfect.
FoxFan67 read my blog view my photos
Apr 11, 2007 | 10:31 AM

I was lucky enough to get 4 tickets at face value from the Sox website and took along my mom ,dad and brother to the home opener.
We were so excited to be there and looked forward to enyoying the great seats we had, and also knowing how lucky we were to be at such an exciting game. Unfortunatly, during the top of the FIRST inning that all changed very quickly as we were subjected to the most foul language ...I am no prude and know what to expect when attending games .. but my mother really did not need to hear such trash. Not to mention all the younger kids and yes a couple of toddlers that were seated near us. I can not believe grown men can think this is the fun way to act at a game. Needless to say we left our seats just as the Sox loaded the bases and never returned to them. Can someone please explain to me how grown men can think this is cool. You ruined what should have been an enjoyable game.

Smiley and Oscar.... I think you were the smart ones....
foxfriend read my blog view my photos
Apr 11, 2007 | 11:07 AM

Oscar,
It's sausage subs with sauted onions and peppers a few beers, a few friends and family, kind-of jockying for the best seats...It didn't even cost $90 to feed everyone!! Were doing it again tonight !!
oscar02 read my blog view my photos
Apr 11, 2007 | 4:55 PM

I'll be there foxfriend. I love sausages!
foxfriend read my blog view my photos
Apr 11, 2007 | 11:10 PM

Doors open Oscar...lol
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