THE PENNANTS ARE "ALMOST" IN VIEW AND THE TRASH IS FLYING- 2008

[RiskKid.]

Well......how bout them Deadbirds......I mean Redbirds?  

I can't believe Tony wanted Bonds! I would can him for even thinking like that.

Not to worry CJ....he probably had a few too many when he was thinking that!  

[Guest muddy]

What do you guys think of Hendry, I cant get a handle on this guy. I think he would shine if the Cubbies would part with a few more dollars?

Last year was a sign of things to come. Hopefully the new owner will keep it up.

If the $*&*(#)!@)@#&*#@(**$%(#*%#)$()#($)#&*@(#*@(# Marlins can buy two World Series titles, then I don't understand can't the Cubs buy one?

SOONER OR LATER I HOPE MLB WILL DO SOME REVENUE SHARING. The big market, rich clubs still need teams to play!!!!!

[RiskKid.]

What do you  guys think of Hendry, I cant get a handle on this guy. I think he would shine if the Cubbies would part with a few more dollars?

Last year was a sign of things to come.  Hopefully the new owner will keep it up.

If the $*&*(#)!@)@#&*#@(**$%(#*%#)$()#($)#&*@(#*@(# Marlins can buy two World Series titles, then I don't understand can't the Cubs buy one?

SOONER OR LATER I HOPE MLB WILL DO SOME REVENUE SHARING. The big market, rich clubs still need teams to play!!!!!

Yea....sure wish those Mets would stop trying to buy a World Series!  

[CJ]

I agree Muddy, I think they should level the field by putting a ceiling on a team's payroll.

Riskid, good observation. BTW, the Cards are looking for a utility type bench player that Tony can go out and drink with. Seems he lost his old drinkin' buddy. Something about some warrants?  :

[Guest muddy]

I am Glad neither the Steinbrenner's Nor the Busch family have never tried to buy a series, OH THATS RIGHT THE YANKEES THINK THAT TROPHY BELONGS TO THEM IN THE FIRST PLACE

[RiskKid.]

I am Glad neither the Steinbrenner's Nor the Busch family have never tried to buy a series,  OH THATS RIGHT  THE YANKEES THINK THAT TROPHY BELONGS TO THEM IN THE FIRST PLACE

Thats what I've always thought!!!  

[RiskKid.]

Check this out fellas.....these guys will surely ramp up the rivalry....I can't wait to see what scheme they come up with. Rest assured the marketing plan will make them some money!

http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/news?slug=ap-yankees-steinbrenner-redsoxnation&prov=ap&type=lgns

[CJ]

I am Glad neither the Steinbrenner's Nor the Busch family have never tried to buy a series, OH THATS RIGHT THE YANKEES THINK THAT TROPHY BELONGS TO THEM IN THE FIRST PLACE

I suppose your being sarcastic, beens your putting Steinbrenner and Gussy Busch in the same sentence. Remember, Dewit bought the Cards in the mid 90's. Do you remember the roster for the Cards in 1982? 1985? 1987? Whitey was the reason for the Cardinals success during that period. Not Busch's money.

[Guest muddy]

Absolutely CJ, I am a big fan with much respect of the White Rat!

The Buschs got smart and took the money and ran, considering what they make in beer sales, it was less risky.They sold it to Dewitts group for 150 mil now it is said to be worth around 3 x that mark.

 All those MLB sales of Busch products has put as much money in the Bush Family vaults as do the Yankee Cable contracts for the Steinbrenner vaults! Our owners the Doubledays, are just more secretive considering what they and the Dodgers spend each year, so their Players can afford HDTV to watch the freking series at home

[Dean]

Say hello to my little friend!

[Hookemdown.]

Say hello to my little friend!

True Sox fans do not act with such vulgar intent.  That's what Yankee fans are for.

[Dean]

Say hello to my little friend!

True Sox fans do not act with such vulgar intent. That's what Yankee fans are for.

I like the 2nd sentence ;D ;D

[CJ]

If the little man's gester is aimed at the Yankees....he is a true Bosox fan.

Personally,if he were my kid, he would have gotten his little tail fired up!

[Tin]

Say hello to my little friend!

True Sox fans do not act with such vulgar intent. That's what Yankee fans are for.

Go to Fenway! lol

All the Yankee's Suck chants, and many others I won't mention.

[Guest muddy]

ARUGGHHH!!!!!!!!! Our Spring Training center needs it's own hospital ward  

[Hookemdown.]

Go to Fenway!

Just hand me a plane ticket, seats behind the dugout(or anywhere...I'm not that picky, hell I'm at Fenway), and a place to stay.

When do I leave?

[Tin]

Go to Fenway!

Just hand me a plane ticket, seats behind the dugout(or anywhere...I'm not that picky, hell I'm at Fenway), and a place to stay.

When do I leave?

You save for the plane ticket, I will buy the tickets to the most expenive park in baseball and give you a place to stay.

[llPa1nll]

Go to Fenway!

Just hand me a plane ticket, seats behind the dugout(or anywhere...I'm not that picky, hell I'm at Fenway), and a place to stay.

When do I leave?

You save for the plane ticket, I will buy the tickets to the most expenive park in baseball and a place to stay.

You got that right Tin, I dont bother going to games anymore because the prices are so unbelievably high. I mean ticket prices are high then try finding a parking space for under $50. Id just rather stay home get comfortable and listen to Don and Rem-Dawg call the game and not pay  almost $20 for a beer and a hot dog.

[CJ]

So that's where the Bosox get their money! IMO, ya'lls gettin' ripped off!  ;D

I used to get to see guys like Joe Morgan, Mike Schmidt, Nolan Ryan, Ozzie........play for $4 parking and $4 game ticket!

[Guest muddy]

I used to see Banks.Mays,Seaver,Gibson,Brock,Carlton, The Wizard of Oz,Kofax,Rose and bench

for 6.50 Sunday Double Headers!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Tin]

Taking the T into Boston will save you a ton of money, but last time I went to go see them play the Yanks in the ALCS tickets were over $800 a pop, it is just crazy. But then again, the Sox are worth it.

But they have to get more money per ticket because Fenway holds 15-20,000 less people than other stadiums.

[Hookemdown.]

Going to Fenway has been a dream of mine.  Just touring the park would be something special, as there is so much history behind it.

Maybe...someday...maybe...

[nboucher]

Hookem, you make it to Boston and I will gladly give you my two seats to a night game at Fenway. I have had night-game season tickets since 1987, which I split with two other partners. I go to about 20 games a year, not including playoffs.

Am I getting ripped off? No way. Every year I set aside the money for my tickets; it's an entertainment expense, comparable to going to concerts or binging on fishing gear. I never pay for parkingI know the neighborhoods nearby where I can park for freeand I always have a coke and hot dog and maybe peanuts. I haven't bought a beer at Fenway in years.

As for listening to games at home, I got an HD tv for father's day a couple of years ago explicitly to watch Sox games. I love Remy and Don. But it doesn't compare with being at the games. I have been going regularly to Fenway every year since 1969, when I sat in the bleachers for $1.75, as I recall. I will continue to go as long as I can, no matter what they charge. Why? The game you see on TV is focused almost entirely on the pitcher-batter duel, which is just one piece of what's going on in the field. When you're there, especially when you're scoring the game, you learn how subtle and complex the game is: where the outfielders are positioning themselves before every pitch, how the infielders are adjusting their position and movement depending on the situation, etc. The green field, the white uniforms, the summer breeze on your face, the look on the kids' faces, the women in summer dress (especially when I don't go with my wife): I really think that a lot of other sports are actually better appreciated when watched on TV, but baseball's the exception. You can't really learn the game by watching it on TV. Despite the greed, the drugs, etc., it's still the best game humans have ever invented, and it's meant to be watched live.

[Guest muddy]

Cool Norman, great offer to a youngster 8-) This will be my last year at Shea, only going to 2 games, it's breaking my heart to see it go. Ebbetts II is looking great, at least its not like when the Dodgers moved from Brooklyn

Still ain't nuttin like a live baseball game 8-)

[Gone_Phishin]

The Brian Roberts to the Cubs rumor is still going strong.  The Chubbies are rumored to be sending at least SP Sean Gallagher, Ronny Cedeno (who is the best SS in the Cubs' organization), and Donald Veal (the Cubs' best pitching prospect).

It looks like the Brewers, with their surplus of SP, are shopping Chris Capuano.  Boston is rumored to have interest, but they really don't have anything to offer that Milwaukee is interested in.