Fire Bloom .

[dgalehouse]

They let Mookie get away. I can't believe they are now going to let Xander get away. And worse yet , Devers. Wake up John Henry.

[Bobe2]

They let Mookie get away. I can't believe they are now going to let Xander get away. And worse yet , Devers. Wake up John Henry.

 

Never thought I’d here John Henry’s name used in the same sentence as Harry Frazee

[dgalehouse]

Never thought I’d here John Henry’s name used in the same sentence as Harry Frazee

 

John Henry is like so many people in that he wants to take your money. Okay , but don't charge top dollar for an inferior product. And don't use the excuse that you have a budget. I have a budget too. And it is getting busted every day.

[Old Red]

John Henry is like so many people in that he wants to take your money. Okay , but don't charge top dollar for an inferior product. And don't use the excuse that you have a budget. I have a budget too. And it is getting busted every day.

That’s been one of my main points is that the paying customers who go to Fenway shouldn’t have to pay big bucks for any fire sales, rebuilds, or cliffs.

[Bellhorn04]

That’s been one of my main points is that the paying customers who go to Fenway shouldn’t have to pay big bucks for any fire sales, rebuilds, or cliffs.

 

They're certainly allowed to vote with their feet.

[Old Red]

They're certainly allowed to vote with their feet.

 

True enough. I did years ago.

[Bobe2]

That’s been one of my main points is that the paying customers who go to Fenway shouldn’t have to pay big bucks for any fire sales, rebuilds, or cliffs.

 

Those are the people that have to show their displeasure by not going to the games, and that is exactly what’s happening now, when I looked this morning I could have purchased a $250 ticket for $100

[cp176]

The Rays never sign Story for $140M/6.

 

The Rays would have sold off Bogey a year or three ago.

 

The Rays would have traded Kiki, Nate, Wacha, Hill and Strahm at the deadline.

 

The Rays would never have traded for JBJ's contract or Ottavino's.

 

Need more?

 

the rays get no one to come watch their games

[Old Red]

the rays get no one to come watch their games

 

Nor is the media coverage in Tampa nowhere close to Boston.

[moonslav59]

the rays get no one to come watch their games

 

Yup.

 

Many people around there are Yankee and Sox fans. that's why their attendance triples when they come to town.

 

Here is Houston, it's a little similar. Too many transplants to have a lot of lifetime fans.

[moonslav59]

Nor is the media coverage in Tampa nowhere close to Boston.

 

I blame Bloom for that.

[Old Red]

I blame Bloom for that.

 

No Blame to be assigned, but what Bloom could get away with in Tampa might not go over so well in Boston. Bloom is not in Kansas (Tampa) anymore.

[dgalehouse]

I wonder just how many tickets MLB teams sell to the "legal" scalpers ?

[Old Red]

I wonder just how many tickets MLB teams sell to the "legal" scalpers ?

 

As many as they can. They don’t care where the money comes from. It’s funny to me that Ace Tickets is a sponsor of the Red Sox. Doesn’t it cost more to get a ticket from Ace Ticket than it would from the Red Sox?

[moonslav59]

No Blame to be assigned, but what Bloom could get away with in Tampa might not go over so well in Boston. Bloom is not in Kansas (Tampa) anymore.

 

I meant to say I Bloom blame for that!

[mvp 78]

They're certainly allowed to vote with their feet.

 

There's enough other fans that still fill the void for now.

[dgalehouse]

Another example of the greed of MLB : Tomorrow night's game will be available exclusively on appleTV+ . Subscription required. Thank you for paying for NESN , YES , MLB Extra Innings and even Amazon Prime.

[Old Red]

Another example of the greed of MLB : Tomorrow night's game will be available exclusively on appleTV+ . Subscription required. Thank you for paying for NESN , YES , MLB Extra Innings and even Amazon Prime.

 

The only way to stop it is don’t do it at all.

[harmony]

As many as they can. They don’t care where the money comes from. It’s funny to me that Ace Tickets is a sponsor of the Red Sox. Doesn’t it cost more to get a ticket from Ace Ticket than it would from the Red Sox?

Depends on the game and seat.

 

Ace lists tickets for $11 (plus fees) for all remaining games at Fenway Park:

 

https://www.aceticket.com/boston-red-sox-tickets/

[mvp 78]

Another example of the greed of MLB : Tomorrow night's game will be available exclusively on appleTV+ . Subscription required. Thank you for paying for NESN , YES , MLB Extra Innings and even Amazon Prime.

 

At least we won't feel the need to watch it if we don't have apple TV?

[Old Red]

Depends on the game and seat.

 

Ace lists tickets for $11 (plus fees) for all remaining games at Fenway Park:

 

https://www.aceticket.com/boston-red-sox-tickets/

 

Must have lots to sell.

[Bobe2]

As many as they can. They don’t care where the money comes from. It’s funny to me that Ace Tickets is a sponsor of the Red Sox. Doesn’t it cost more to get a ticket from Ace Ticket than it would from the Red Sox?

 

Sure does cost more

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

That sounds like a well thought out plan.

 

 

Plan 9 from outer space.

[moonslav59]

Plan 9 from outer space.

 

I'm prett6y sure all GMs have very elaborated plans, filled with contingency plan Bs, Cs and more.

 

They plot out their finances and player control years several years ahead, but of course adjust from time to time.

 

Henry: Hey, Chaim, can I see your winter plan?

 

Bloom: Wait, what? I'm supposed to have a plan for next year, before this one is over?

 

Henry: No, of course not. I meant your plan for dinner, tonight.

 

Bloom: Oh, cool. You had me scared, there!

[Old Red]

I'm prett6y sure all GMs have very elaborated plans, filled with contingency plan Bs, Cs and more.

 

They plot out their finances and player control years several years ahead, but of course adjust from time to time.

 

Henry: Hey, Chaim, can I see your winter plan?

 

Bloom: Wait, what? I'm supposed to have a plan for next year, before this one is over?

 

Henry: No, of course not. I meant your plan for dinner, tonight.

 

Bloom: Oh, cool. You had me scared, there!

 

So now we know why Bloom was looking for that 3rd option when he came to the fork in the road at the trade deadline. This explains it all.

[notin]

That’s been one of my main points is that the paying customers who go to Fenway shouldn’t have to pay big bucks for any fire sales, rebuilds, or cliffs.

 

The Sox do have last place finishes, but they never have fire sales and rebuilds. Cliffs are inevitable sometimes…

[moonslav59]

So now we know why Bloom was looking for that 3rd option when he came to the fork in the road at the trade deadline. This explains it all.

 

You're welcome.

[Old Red]

5-6

 

5 games from 500

 

6 games from getting out of last place in the Div.

 

14 games left. Let’s just get this season over, and start on next year.

[5GoldGlovesOF,75]

5-6

 

5 games from 500

 

6 games from getting out of last place in the Div.

 

14 games left. Let’s just get this season over, and start on next year.

 

But if we put this team in the dumpster now, we'll be diving into ourselves all winter...

[mvp 78]

5-6

 

5 games from 500

 

6 games from getting out of last place in the Div.

 

14 games left. Let’s just get this season over, and start on next year.

 

If this team plays hard at the end of the year and gets to .500 but end up in last place, the narrative will still be "this was a last place team." Who cares if they are 81-81 or 75-87?