New Sox Fan Here! What to expect?

[NewRSFan]

All - I'm a new convert to the greatness that is the Boston Red Sox. I acutally live in Ohio and landed some tickets for the August 7th game vs the Yanks. Needless to say... i'll be hopping on a plane on that Sunday morning and will be arriving with plenty of time to check out some bars (i heard Boston fans are good at that) and will head over to the game.

 

So my question is... what should i expect from this heated rivelry? what will the atmosphere be like? Are there any traditions that i should take part in while there? Well, other than laughing in the face of the opponent?

 

Thanks for any getting this novice up to speed. See you a the game!

[jacksonianmarch]

Are you an Ohio State fan? Do you hate Michigan? If you are into that rivaly, multiply it by eleventy billion and you'll be close to what it is like to be in the middle of this rivalry. BTW, your pink hat can be picked up at gate C

[boston22407]

Jacko same goes to you on the pick hat

[RedSoxfanforlife305]

Oh Jacko.

[NewRSFan]

Lol! Well Jacksonianmarch. I'm an OSU alum.... but am turning my attention away from our lack luster state of sports in Ohio. As far as Baseball goes... we have 2 teams (well - they both really only add up to about .3 combined). I want to see the best so making for the game. Whats with the pink hat... no really - im a novice.

[jacksonianmarch]

A Pink Hat is a bandwagon fan. And 22407, I am in no way shape or form a bandwagoner

[boston22407]

A Pink Hat is a bandwagon fan. And 22407' date=' I am in no way [b']shape or form a bandwagoner[/b]

 

[BigPapiEnFuego]

Expect a lot of drunk people yelling at the yankees, and a bunch of women showing up to the ballpark expecting to see Nomar. Also, the bleachers are the funnest place to sit.

 

 

Jacko, you'll be able to pick up that copy of playgirl you so badly wanted with that centerfold of A-Rod and Jeter having a pillowfight in a pool full of jello at Gate-B

[NewRSFan]

No... i cant say im really a bandwagon fan. I think you guys have a GREAT thing there in Boston. I wish we had it. I'm not really the type the winning teams around - just a guy who has always had an affinity for tradition.

[NewRSFan]

So where to go before/after the game... i heard that jacko hangs out at a place called "the manhole". jk jacko. Im trying on this now boston attitude thing to make sure it fits.

[BigPapiEnFuego]

So where to go before/after the game... i heard that jacko hangs out at a place called "the manhole". jk jacko. Im trying on this now boston attitude thing to make sure it fits.

 

You fit in already

 

Fenway is surrounded by bars and restaurants. When you get there go to any of them. They'll be tons of people just hanging out before the games at any of them.

[NewRSFan]

Thanks BigPapi! I'll be sure to practice between now and August 7th.... now for the accent!

[jacksonianmarch]

No... i cant say im really a bandwagon fan. I think you guys have a GREAT thing there in Boston. I wish we had it. I'm not really the type the winning teams around - just a guy who has always had an affinity for tradition.

 

And you went with the sox? Come to the dark side my Ohio brother. Pinstripes look good on everyone...

[BornToRun]

And you went with the sox? Come to the dark side my Ohio brother. Pinstripes look good on everyone...

 

The only reason the Yankees where pinstripes is because the commissioner said no to the SS uniforms.

[NewRSFan]

Here in Columbus... our AAA affiliate Columbus Clippers used to be the farm team for the Yankees (nothing to brag about). The yanks seem a little too affeminant to me. Im all about the working class heros in Boston. I like the gritty get-it-done mentality.