http://redsoxdiehard.com/wordpress A Red Sox fan's journey from euphoria to heartbreak and back again... Sat, 06 Mar 2010 21:09:34 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Wednesday, March 3, 2010 - City of Palms Park I just got back from the opening doubleheader for the Red Sox.  Both games were fun, and I got to see a total of 14 pitchers and 33 position players from the Red Sox organization.  (It's really hard trying to keep score ... http://redsoxdiehard.com/wordpress/2010/03/03/giving-it-the-old-college-try/ Tuesday, March 2, 2010 On Tuesday morning, we knew there was a chance of rain which was predicted to come through in the morning just as workouts would be getting underway.  And if it did, the players would work out in the clubhouse and batting cages and the workouts wouldn't be ... http://redsoxdiehard.com/wordpress/2010/03/02/rained-out-again/ Monday, March 1, 2010 - Spring Training Workouts, Ft. Myers On Monday it was back to Edison Ave. for my third straight workout.  This time the weather was actually nice for a change.  It was sunny all day, and by the end of practice, I was able to wear a short-sleeved ... http://redsoxdiehard.com/wordpress/2010/03/01/working-out-with-the-sox/ Sunday, February 28, 2010 - Spring Training Workouts, Ft. Myers Sunday brought us back to Ft. Myers, early again as usual.  This time the day was sunny, so even though it was still cool, it was much nicer.  One of the players I wanted to get a look at this year ... http://redsoxdiehard.com/wordpress/2010/02/28/getting-warmed-up/ Saturday, February 27, 2010 - Spring Training Workouts, Ft. Myers My first day at the Red Sox minor league complex did not disappoint.  We arrived with the first bus just after 8 am, bundled up in sweatshirts and jackets because it was barely 50 degrees, and had a good spot to ... http://redsoxdiehard.com/wordpress/2010/02/27/signing-in-the-rain/ Friday, February 26, 2010 Finally! After losing a day of my vacation thanks to a nasty storm, I was able to fly down to southwest Florida this morning.  It was snowing when we took off, but it was nothing compared to the monsoon of the previous day.  By the time I arrived, ... http://redsoxdiehard.com/wordpress/2010/02/26/all-systems-go/ Thursday, February 25, 2010 Well, it's official - my first rainout of the year!  I was supposed to fly to Florida tonight, but due to heavy rain, wind, and fog, my flight was cancelled.  I've been re-booked and will try again tomorrow, but that means I won't be there in time ... http://redsoxdiehard.com/wordpress/2010/02/25/the-seasons-first-rainout/ Sunday, January 24, 2010 - Freeport, Maine Red Sox Road Trip Last year the Red Sox started a Red Sox Road Trip on the weekend preceding ticket sales.  They took the 2004 and 2007 World Series trophies across New England giving fans the chance to get their pictures taken and pick up ... http://redsoxdiehard.com/wordpress/2010/01/24/going-the-distance/ Saturday, January 23, 2010 - McCoy Stadium, Pawtucket PawSox Hot Stove Party It's still over a month before I head to Spring Training, so when I heard about the PawSox Hot Stove Party this weekend I jumped at the chance to go.  Although it was my first time in attendance, it was ... http://redsoxdiehard.com/wordpress/2010/01/23/glimpsing-the-future/ Saturday, January 9, 2010 - House of Blues, Boston It was a cold night in Boston, and Fenway was frozen under a layer of ice (actually, an entire hockey rink) but it felt like the middle of the baseball season.  It was the tenth anniversary of the annual Hot Stove Cool ... http://redsoxdiehard.com/wordpress/2010/01/09/cold-night-hot-stove-cool-music/