Red Sox Tickets Still Full Price: Talent on Field Not So Much - Move Over Beatles, It's The Boston Baseball Band

Tim Wakefield yuks it up with future NESN host Kevin Millar last night. (AP Photo)

I hope the NESN advertisers are listening - because I didn't watch one inning of last nights "game" - and honestly am not planning on watching too much of any of these "games" if this is what they're going to be like. It looked like Pawtuckett was facing off against Roy Halladay last night, as the Red Sox are now in full-on "Get Ready for the Playoffs" mode. I understand where they're coming from and all - it just doesn't seem like they been actually trying to win these games since that Series in Kansas City, and I fear they may be getting a little too cold heading into the playoffs. It's a little embarrassing how we're limping in, but I guess the good ball they played earlier in the year has afforded them this luxury. It's too bad that the fans at the games can't afford it though, as Fenway's still the most expensive ballpark in the country, and this should serve as a lesson for Boston Red Sox fans. When buying tickets at the beginning of the season don't both bother with the last three weeks of the season - because unless they're in the heat of a playoff race you'll be paying top dollar for JV level talent. Hey - at least you got to see Dusty Brown pitch in the 9th inning last night right? Yeah...not so much.

On a lighter - and much more fun note - I'll leave you with a couple of songs recorded by The Boston Baseball Band. I was approached by their record label, Motern Media Production Company, to help promote the band and I have to admit, I had no clue how to act at first because I couldn't tell how serious of a band they were. I even asked them in my initial reply to see if this was an honest effort or an ironic take on being a Sox fan. Either way, it's pretty damn hilarious, and not knowing their true angle makes it all that much more...well, interesting.

Think of the songs as kind of cross between a radio jingle with a little bit of Jonathan Richman thrown in for good measure. The title's of their songs are what make me the most happy with songs such as "Heidi Watney, You Got Me to Forget About Hazel Mae" and "Rob Bradford is a Great Reporter!". Below you'll find a preview of a song from their latest album, "Life Without Manny (isn't so bad!)" which I suggest you pick up on either CDBaby or iTunes.

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Comments

[shelley1005]

I watched the game. I can't help myself. One, Wake is on a mound. The old man may be battered up and broken, but I still can't not watch when he is up there and pitching for our team. It was brutal, but I watched. And once I turn on a game...I see it through.

We knew the Sox threw in the towel on this game before it started though. Sheesh. I'm going to the game on Sunday...and preparing myself to see a lot of the shining stars of Pawtucket. At least I'll get to see Clay on the mound...and hopefully he won't give up a million bajillion homers.

[Derek Hixon]

I hear ya' Shelly - Watching things like how Wake will react to pitching and seeing how some of the younger kids do to see if they may be called upon in a few weeks is key. Also - there's always that mysterious factor as you never really know if Wake will be back next year since he's on the revolving 1-year contract, so each of his starts should be noticed. Great point.