Futures at Fenway helps make Red Sox organization close knit
Anyone who spends time around Fenway Park can see what the old ballpark means to those surrounding the game of baseball. Kids' eyes light up when they reach Yawkey Way. Fans flock in such packs that there hasn't not been a sold out game at the ballpark since 2003. Part of that is the success the Red Sox have attained during that stretch, but some can directly be attributed to how deeply connected these fans are with not only the Major League squad, but also those in the Minor League systems.
So on Saturday, when the third annual Futures at Fenway is taking place, this organization will have another opportunity to show off the players on the farm today that will be part of the Sox big league family tomorrow. And fans, young and old, will be invited to take part in it. Discounted seats all over the park will complement low-priced concessions and time to take part in the Fenway experience.
Gates open around 10:30 a.m., with the first of two games slated to begin at noon. First up is Short-Season Single-A affiliate Lowell taking on Hudson Valley. The Spinners are a regular at Futures, and they're certainly playing sound baseball at the moment. Lowell is 8-2 in its last 10 games and riding a six-game winning streak. They're in first place in the New York-Penn League Stedler division.
Shortly after will be Game 2 of the twinbill between Triple-A Pawtucket and Charlotte. This contest will feature some familiar names to those more familiar with the Red Sox rosters as guys like Chris Carter and Jeff Bailey will be heading back to Fenway. Both have had stints with the Sox so far this season. In fact, had trades and injuries not taken effect, the likes of Brandon Moss, Jed Lowrie and Chris Smith would be there, too.
It's a day that gives fans a chance to see players that might shortly be coming to the ballpark on Yawkey Way on a regular basis. With the relationship Boston has with its Minor League affiliates, that's not a far-fetched statement. So when Lowell and Pawtucket come to town on Saturday, the seats will again be filled. It's just the way this organization and its fans work together.
Unique to most, this opportunity gives fans the chance to see just who might fill up the 2009 Red Sox roster.
--Mark Remme
So on Saturday, when the third annual Futures at Fenway is taking place, this organization will have another opportunity to show off the players on the farm today that will be part of the Sox big league family tomorrow. And fans, young and old, will be invited to take part in it. Discounted seats all over the park will complement low-priced concessions and time to take part in the Fenway experience.
Gates open around 10:30 a.m., with the first of two games slated to begin at noon. First up is Short-Season Single-A affiliate Lowell taking on Hudson Valley. The Spinners are a regular at Futures, and they're certainly playing sound baseball at the moment. Lowell is 8-2 in its last 10 games and riding a six-game winning streak. They're in first place in the New York-Penn League Stedler division.
Shortly after will be Game 2 of the twinbill between Triple-A Pawtucket and Charlotte. This contest will feature some familiar names to those more familiar with the Red Sox rosters as guys like Chris Carter and Jeff Bailey will be heading back to Fenway. Both have had stints with the Sox so far this season. In fact, had trades and injuries not taken effect, the likes of Brandon Moss, Jed Lowrie and Chris Smith would be there, too.
It's a day that gives fans a chance to see players that might shortly be coming to the ballpark on Yawkey Way on a regular basis. With the relationship Boston has with its Minor League affiliates, that's not a far-fetched statement. So when Lowell and Pawtucket come to town on Saturday, the seats will again be filled. It's just the way this organization and its fans work together.
Unique to most, this opportunity gives fans the chance to see just who might fill up the 2009 Red Sox roster.
--Mark Remme
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