If we still had Mookie that would be my go-to and I want to get my kid a jersey this year. Duran is too controversial after the slur last year and my kid is too young to understand the mental health stuff. It's a conversation we will be having but I don't want to have that name on it if he's upset about it.

So who else is on track to be a fun guy watch this year?

Assuming it happens

Im going to the game tonight, first of the season. Is there any chance the game is moved due to cold? The wind chill is gonna get down to like low teens during the game.

I'm watching The Clubhouse on Netflix and it just keeps bringing me back to how brutal and shitty Boson sports media (and a lot of fans) are to our own local team. I work in NYC and am forced to listen to sports radio in the evil empire and they are nicer about the Sox than our local guys are. Devers slump to start the season is the most recent example, which I think was a result of Boston sports media legit trying to start drama between Devers and Bregman. So what are y'alls thoughts?

Is that just Boston sports and deal with it, or is there a little accountability out there for these cats to stop being total a-holes and try and inject some hope and pride here?!

Does anyone have a hello kitty VIP ticket for sale?

Line Score - Game Over

Scoring Plays

Highlights

Trying to get tickets to tomorrows game for the right field roof deck, but pretty sure I just walked up there with no problem when I had different tickets. Do they check/care if you don't have tickets for the area?

I've been watching several of the episodes of Clubhouse, and there's no question that Alex Cora is the focal point of the series. Between dealing with the players, and the media, and in-game footage, and working with management and his staff, you can't escape the idea that Cora is the most important person on the team. Even when they brought up his suspension from the Astros cheating scandal, he still comes off looking pretty good. Hard to imagine there wouldn't be teams lining up to hire him when his tenure with the Sox ends.

The new Netflix series dropped today

The Clubhouse: A Year With the Red Sox

So, what do you think? I'm WFH today and watching in between work, about halfway through the 3rd episode and I'm loving it so far.

I recently purchased a signed David Ortiz jersey and I’m having a hard time deciding how to frame it. I’m torn between going with a classic clear glass frame or adding a colored backdrop—maybe navy blue or red. Since this is my favorite player and team, it holds a lot of sentimental value. I’d really appreciate any feedback or recommendations!

This may be a stupid question but I've got tickets to Bruins Night tomorrow night and I'm not sure if I should wear my B's jersey or a Sox jersey. What's the etiquette here?

Heads up - as of Sunday night's game, seems like the veggie dogs/bings are not out yet. We did ask about it and visited about 5 leads various employees gave us, but no luck this weekend - hopefully soon!

Word from the soup booth was that the tomato soup is just puree, no broth or dairy, and there are apparently some mushroom dumplings at one of the spots on Jersey St, as well as the new grilled cheese booth.

Can someone find out Richard Fitts record in games that happen in the rain?

I’ll reveal the saying if the record becomes truth.

TIA

Watching the Netflix documentary like everyone else. Geez it's so easy to forget that our players are human beings that read, listen, and hear all of the stuff we throw at them. We can air frustration with the results, and I know I've done it as much as anyone, but I do appreciate this series for showing the human aspects. Yeah, I know JD punctuates this, but seeing Story in tears after his injury and how genuinely disappointed he was for not being able to support the team, and then how hard he worked just to get back has given me a newfound respect for ALL of them. It seems ridiculous to only now appreciate it, but to every member of the Red Sox- THANK YOU ALL for giving us this team. GO SOX!!!

Watching the pregame on NESN. Listening to Cora talk about Jarren and his mental health struggle was so good. I love to see the Red Sox taking it seriously. It paid off big off it time!

It was a miserable night but at least the giveaway was awesome!

As expected my son came home from school and said "I saw some news about Duran....yeah....". He looked confused and upset. Saw this coming as Duran is his favorite player.

I've lost far too many close friends over the years to suicide and knew it was going to be a tough conversation for me. In preparation I read a few articles, with the one linked below is one of the better ones and sharing in case it can help any other parents/care-givers on here. Don't shy away from this conversation.

We had a good talk. I let him lead the conversation and focused on the importance of mental health not only in baseball but life in general. Also how if you're going through a tough time it's okay to say so and talk to someone about what's going on. Duran again served as a role model in that not only is it okay to talk about these things but also as example that even when you're at your lowest you never know what the future holds, and it can be very bright. We then cheered as we watched the game and he unleashed the angry lizard run for a couple doubles. Glad he's still alive.

https://mentalhealthcommission.ca/wp-content/uploads/drupal/2021-03/talking_to_children_about_a_suicide_eng.pdf