Opening Day at Fenway 2009

After having to postpone due to rain, the festivites finally got underway at Fenway on April 7th. Since we were unable to attend, I began scouring the internet for photos and videos so that I could try to get a feel for what it was like.

I found this video on You Tube and it became my favorite.

Birds of a Feather?

It  seems that Red Sox and Orioles fans have something in common. Their animosity toward Mark Teixeira. I found this You Tube video on another blog, (a very good one) called Big League Stew. I thought I would pass it along.

News from the Fort

David Ortiz is out for the second day with soreness in his left shoulder according to Boston.com.
Manager Terry Francona says that it is a “general soreness” and will not require any extensive exam.He is expected to return to regular training some time over this coming weekend.

The Red Sox are reported to be in negotiations regarding the relocation of their spring training site…
Baldelli is said to be complaining about being kept out of
spring training drills…
Here is the Red Sox fan interactive guide to Fort Meyer’s.

Send in your spring training photos to share here on Fenway Dog!

Fenway Dog .com Adds a New Fan Page

Fenway Dog added a new Fan Page today. Now you have a place to post your photos, videos and Red Sox stories! Come visit us!

Sox Report to Ft Meyers

Spring Training has begun! Get your first look at the photos.

Red Sox Fan

In celebration of pitchers and catchers reporting to Spring Training and in eager anticipation of the 2009 MLB Season , Brown Dog Treasures is giving away licensed MLB products for your dog!

Here is how the give away works:

Just purchase $25 or more of your favorite team merchandise and you will automatically receive a free gift of your choice. (While supplies last!)

• A $25 Yankees purchase will qualify you for your choice of a bandanna, a cap or a 10″ plush toy.
• A $25 Red Sox purchase will qualify you for a bandanna, a cap or a 10″ plush toy.
• A $25 Cubs purchase will qualify you for a bandanna, a cap or a 10″ plush toy.
• A $25 Braves purchase will qualify you for a free bandanna or cap.
• A $25 Cardinals purchase will qualify you for a free bandanna, cap or 10″ plush toy.
• A $25 Dodgers purchase will qualify you for a free bandanna or cap.
• A $25 Giants purchase will qualify you for a free bandanna.
• A $25 Indians purchase will qualify you for a free bandanna.
• A $25 Mets purchase will qualify you for a free bandanna, cap or 10″ plush toy.
• A $25 Tigers purchase will qualify you for a free bandanna.
• A $25 White Sox purchase will qualify you for a free bandanna.

After making a qualifying purchase between now and April 1st, you will receive an email giving you a choice of product and size.

Okay, that’s the scoop. Now go shopping!

After 86 long years, the mythical curse that plagued the Red Sox was finally over with the 3-0 win over the Cardinals in Game 4 of the 2004 World Series. Relive the entire game on MLB.com/Live.

 

Get the 2004 Championship Dog T-Shirt

 

Carlton Fisk Waiting Tables?

It could only happen in Red Sox Nation!  In mid- November Purina Alpo opened a “dogs only” restaurant on Newbury Street . The restaurant opened for two days only to serve up free dinners to Boston area dogs. During this event Carlton Fisk actually served as a waiter.

“During the season of giving, what better way for Boston dog owners to show their four-legged friends how much they love them than by taking them out for a delicious, mouth-watering meal,” said Red Sox Hall of Famer and dog lover Carlton Fisk. “Our dogs are truly our best friends and there’s nothing they deserve more than a fun night out with other canine ‘can-noisseurs’ at the hottest new restaurant in town.”

The dogs dined on rustic wooden benches with doggie-themed menus and place settings. In addition to being served dinner, the dogs and their owners were invited to have their photos taken with owners in a photo booth. Mass Paws, a Boston area rescue group,  also stopped by with rescue dogs available for adoption.

Purina Alpo donated $8000 to local area shelters.

Rain Delay…

Rain delay at Fenway

As the rain continues to pour down on Fenway Park this evening, the Yanks must sit and watch their season float away.

Manager Francona today expressed relief over the fact that this year’s ending Yankees-Red Sox series would not be a repeat of the high drama, high stakes series that we have all come to know in the past.

The Red Sox have not yet announced a possible starting rotation for the first round of the playoffs, scheduled to begin on Wednesday. They are expected to use only three starting pictures.

Sox are in!!

For the 5th time in the last 6 years Red Sox Nation has cause to celebrate. Is this moment made even sweeter by the demise of the New York Yankees? Let’s hear what you think.

Visit Brown Dog Treasures.com and use this coupon code FEN-MKQQ1-21771 for $5 off any licensed Red Sox product for your dog!