Bostonist: A Few Alternatives to Fenway Prices

jesse

Mon, 18 Apr 2005 09:05:17 -0500

Hey, I think it's actually *this* year The Can's going to pitch for the Rox... I think they're giving him two exhibition starts to see what he still has.

Peter Wood

Tue, 12 Apr 2005 15:09:52 -0500

There's also the North Shore Spirit, who recently opened a brand new stadium in Lynn. Ticket prices range from $4-$9.

Josh

Mon, 11 Apr 2005 15:58:08 -0500

Yow! He's 45 years old!

ed

Mon, 11 Apr 2005 14:51:25 -0500

to be honest, i need a large number of excuses to go to brockton. one of them, though, is this: Oil Can Boyd pitched for the Rox last year. OIL CAN BOYD!

Josh

Sat, 09 Apr 2005 17:37:29 -0500

I also neglected to mention the closer, but not Sox-affiliated Brockton Rox (www.brocktonrox.com). They are in the independent Canadian American League, which means an interesting mix of didn't-quite-make-the-cut youngsters and salty minor league veterans, although it's not impossible that you might see one of the Rox in the bigs at some point (http://www.canamleague.com/news/viewarticle.php?id=18). Also, Bill Murray owns the team (which is cool, especially because he shows up at games sometimes), they are having a promotion on April 19 in which they give away a bloody-socked "bobble ankle" (www.bobbleankle.com), and honestly, do you need any more of an excuse to spend an evening in Brockton?

ed

Sat, 09 Apr 2005 09:51:09 -0500

it's even further away, but the portland sea dogs are a red sox affiliate with an absolutely great team this year with a handful of players who will absolutely be playing in the majors soon. they're probably the most exciting minor league team in new england. it's a shame they're almost two hours away.

Erin

Fri, 08 Apr 2005 20:02:40 -0500

Actually, even better, Lowell's only about 1/2 hour from Boston, not an hour. My husband and I go to Spinners games all the time. Good call!