Sox played 2 world series in Braves Field....why?

[jennyauer]

I am not sure how this happened, maybe someone can explain this to me.The Red Sox won the World Series in 1912 in Fenway.....then the Boston Braves won in Fenway in 1914........1915 and 1916 World Series were won again by the Sox but in Braves Field.

Can anyone explain this.

[Cocos Disciples]

Fenway Park had been open for four seasons and was fully functional in 1915, but the Red Sox "home" games were played at the brand-new Braves Field, to take advantage of its larger seating capacity.

-Wikipedia

[jennyauer]

You mean that the Braves wanted to play in a better venue and the Sox didn't?

I am confused...the Braves played and won the 1914 world series in Fenway while the Sox

left Fenway to play the 1915 and 1916 world series at Braves Field

[Cocos Disciples]

Braves Field didn't exist in 1914.

[jennyauer]

That's not my question, regardless if Braves Field was built in 1915, the question is why would the Sox prefer to play the 1915 and 1916 world series in Braves Field instead of Fenway

[Cocos Disciples]

Fenway Park had been open for four seasons and was fully functional in 1915, but the Red Sox "home" games were played at the brand-new Braves Field, to take advantage of its larger seating capacity.

-Wikipedia

[jennyauer]

So in other words, the Red Sox won the 1912 and 1918 world series in Fenway and the Braves won in 1914.

If the Braves win one more in Fenway the score is 2-2 in wins at Fenway.

That is what they have risked by deciding to play 2 world series outside of their venue, all because of what?

[Cocos Disciples]

All because of larger seating capacity.

[jennyauer]

Fenway Park capacity was 35,000

Braves Field capacity was 40,000

 

So for the Red Sox....more capacity won over the more beautiful venue

[Jacoby_Ellsbury]

Coco has the patience of a saint.

[jennyauer]

Just want it for the historical record........remember this when it's 2-2 in Fenway

[Cocos Disciples]

Just want it for the historical record........remember this when it's 2-2 in Fenway

 

Will do.

[jennyauer]

Unless of course...due to capacity Fenway is no longer what the Red Sox want, as history has already shown us

[Spudboy]

Coco has the patience of a saint.

 

:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D

 

Yes, he does.

[Cocos Disciples]

Uhh this was 1915. What exactly are you bitter about? And what does this "2-2" business even mean?

[Spudboy]

Unless of course...due to capacity Fenway is no longer what the Red Sox want' date=' as history has already shown us[/quote']

 

Thanks for the contribution to our historical perspective.

 

 

 

Ahhh jesus.

[jennyauer]

I am not bitter, I am just a little bewildered as to why they would choose capacity over venue, and makes me wonder if this is the way the team will be thinking, again.

As far as the 2-2, it did dawn on me that the posibility of the Braves winning in Fenway could make this a fact, that's all.

And it would not be a fact had the Sox played those 2 World Series in Fenway and not in Braves Field, ironically enough.

[Cocos Disciples]

They won't be thinking that again because the Braves don't play in Boston anymore.

[Spudboy]

If you are so home sick for Braves field, I suggest that you pay it a visit.

 

Wear a helmet. You have to be mindful of the beer bottles being thrown from the BU dorm towers.

 

Later Dud.

[jennyauer]

But they do want more capacity and the Braves can win a world series there, in theory.

Just hope Brave fans don't get wind of this

[Cocos Disciples]

But they do want more capacity and the Braves can win a world series there, in theory.

Just hope Brave fans don't get wind of this

 

Yeah that would be awful.

 

Wait, can I ask you a question--what the f*** are you talking about?

[Spudboy]

Oh CD. I hope you have a banhammer.

 

Next.

[Cocos Disciples]

I do, but I'm still curious why this discussion is occurring.

[jennyauer]

The idea for more capacity has obviously been a theme since they have expanded the seating at Fenway. Or have they not put in more seats.

I would have never gone to Braves Field just to have more capacity, but the Sox did.

Just remember the capacity theme, lets hope the greed doesn't go there, again

[Cocos Disciples]

Um, Braves Field doesn't even exist anymore.

[Jacoby_Ellsbury]

I think its about time we make her walk the plank.

[Spudboy]

Um' date=' Braves Field doesn't even exist anymore.[/quote']

 

No, It does not. Not exactly. There is (I believe) one grandstand section remaining at BU.

It's not much so I don't think the Red Sox will move the 2009 play-offs and World Series there.

 

What do I know. I'm just a feeble old man.

[ORS]

Just remember the capacity theme, lets hope the greed doesn't go there, again

That's the least of your worries. I hear Henry fancies himself a playwright and producer. He's been buying up scripts off-Broadway, but he hear he's primed to make his big move. The only thing is, he needs the startup capital after this latest hiccup in the stock market. Does this sound familiar? Bye bye, Lester, and Pedroia, and Papelbon, and....,and....

[Cocos Disciples]

No, It does not. Not exactly. There is (I believe) one grandstand section remaining at BU.

It's not much so I don't think the Red Sox will move the 2009 play-offs and World Series there.

 

What do I know. I'm just a feeble old man.

 

Of course they wouldn't, and it's an absurd thing to suggest.

[Dipre]

That's the least of your worries. I hear Henry fancies himself a playwright and producer. He's been buying up scripts off-Broadway' date=' but he hear he's primed to make his big move. The only thing is, he needs the startup capital after this latest hiccup in the stock market. Does this sound familiar? Bye bye, Lester, and Pedroia, and Papelbon, and....,and....[/quote']

 

Funny.