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Sunday, April 18 posted at 11:26 PM Philadelphia Phillies vs. Boston Red Sox. Doesn't that sound like an incredible matchup? Well guess what, folks. This matchup is happening this year, in a three-game series in Boston. On June 25, 26, and 27, the fightins will be at Fenway for what I say will be one of the best interleague battles this year. Regardless of which team you are rooting for, these games are a must-see. All three games have already sold out and I watched a pair of tickets sell for more than $800 tonight on Ebay. The Saturday/June 26 game will also be broadcast on Fox. Before I editorialize on why I think Phillies fans are better, more devoted, loyal fans than those of the Red Sox, first let me implore all my readers: WE MUST GO TO THIS GAME! I want Phillies fans to take over Fenway Park. Okay, perhaps not take over ... but definitely infiltrate and infect with true Phillies pride. My plan to score about 25 tickets to make a Red Sea in the outfield bleachers of Fenway was quickly impeded when I saw the game was sold out. But I have since bought many tickets for this game (most of which I plan on reselling at much high prices closer to gameday) on ebay, and there are still many many more reasonably-priced tickets available in other auctions. Phillies fans: BUY NOW! There will be plenty of us there already, but we need more. Look for me on CSN June 25. I will be waving a huge red Phillies flag in the middle of the outfield stands ... and I will be the one getting murdered right after I do. Join me at the game. Get tickets! Don't wait until the last second when all that's left are obstructed seats at exorbitant prices. Now, back to the subject of fans. In Philadelphia, we like to believe that we are the best sports fans in the country, and I honestly believe it is true. Despite our harsh reputation as mindless booers, the players we give our appreciation to know that we lavish our thanks and affection more than anyone else, and there's not a moment in the game that we miss. We understand every little aspect or seemingly trivial play of every game. We know what's going on and we'll never let the players think otherwise. Let's talk about Boston fans. These people are hardcore. They have an ancient stadium that is rotting away and they love the place more than they love their own homes. They're obsessed with the 'Curse' and they always will be, even long after it's broken. Red Sox fans are the reasons why baseball is our national pastime. They will continue to be fans until they die. But there is something not quite right about Red Sox fans. When I have gone to Boston and witnessed the excitement firsthand, something has seemed lacking. I'm not exactly sure what it is, but I MIGHT venture to say that these fans just like the idea of being fans. They like the idea of getting drunk and having something to really get excited or angry about and they like getting more drunk afterwards. They don't appreciate the sport as much. They aren't as cognizant as Phillies fans. The actual game doesn't matter as much to them as does the act of being there. Don't get me wrong ... the best fans appreciate the simple act of EXPERIENCING the game too, but combine this with a true understanding and love of the sport and you have Phillies fans. But I will admit, not all Red Sox fans lack this intelligence. I blame the hoards of late-teen/twenty something college students who stumble into Fenway every night with the help of their rich parents just so that they can get drunk, pick a fight with someone who says the word "Yankees" and then riot in the streets of Boston if their team wins. I know, these are bold assertions, but it's about time that we started some discussion around here! Red Sox fans ... bring it on ... prove me wrong. 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Sunday, April 18

posted at 11:26 PM

Philadelphia Phillies vs. Boston Red Sox. Doesn't that sound like an incredible matchup?

Well guess what, folks. This matchup is happening this year, in a three-game series in Boston. On June 25, 26, and 27, the fightins will be at Fenway for what I say will be one of the best interleague battles this year.

Regardless of which team you are rooting for, these games are a must-see. All three games have already sold out and I watched a pair of tickets sell for more than $800 tonight on Ebay. The Saturday/June 26 game will also be broadcast on Fox.

Before I editorialize on why I think Phillies fans are better, more devoted, loyal fans than those of the Red Sox, first let me implore all my readers:

WE MUST GO TO THIS GAME! I want Phillies fans to take over Fenway Park. Okay, perhaps not take over ... but definitely infiltrate and infect with true Phillies pride.

My plan to score about 25 tickets to make a Red Sea in the outfield bleachers of Fenway was quickly impeded when I saw the game was sold out. But I have since bought many tickets for this game (most of which I plan on reselling at much high prices closer to gameday) on ebay, and there are still many many more reasonably-priced tickets available in other auctions. Phillies fans: BUY NOW! There will be plenty of us there already, but we need more.

Look for me on CSN June 25. I will be waving a huge red Phillies flag in the middle of the outfield stands ... and I will be the one getting murdered right after I do. Join me at the game. Get tickets! Don't wait until the last second when all that's left are obstructed seats at exorbitant prices.

Now, back to the subject of fans. In Philadelphia, we like to believe that we are the best sports fans in the country, and I honestly believe it is true. Despite our harsh reputation as mindless booers, the players we give our appreciation to know that we lavish our thanks and affection more than anyone else, and there's not a moment in the game that we miss. We understand every little aspect or seemingly trivial play of every game. We know what's going on and we'll never let the players think otherwise.

Let's talk about Boston fans. These people are hardcore. They have an ancient stadium that is rotting away and they love the place more than they love their own homes. They're obsessed with the 'Curse' and they always will be, even long after it's broken. Red Sox fans are the reasons why baseball is our national pastime. They will continue to be fans until they die.

But there is something not quite right about Red Sox fans. When I have gone to Boston and witnessed the excitement firsthand, something has seemed lacking. I'm not exactly sure what it is, but I MIGHT venture to say that these fans just like the idea of being fans. They like the idea of getting drunk and having something to really get excited or angry about and they like getting more drunk afterwards. They don't appreciate the sport as much. They aren't as cognizant as Phillies fans. The actual game doesn't matter as much to them as does the act of being there. Don't get me wrong ... the best fans appreciate the simple act of EXPERIENCING the game too, but combine this with a true understanding and love of the sport and you have Phillies fans.

But I will admit, not all Red Sox fans lack this intelligence. I blame the hoards of late-teen/twenty something college students who stumble into Fenway every night with the help of their rich parents just so that they can get drunk, pick a fight with someone who says the word "Yankees" and then riot in the streets of Boston if their team wins.

I know, these are bold assertions, but it's about time that we started some discussion around here! Red Sox fans ... bring it on ... prove me wrong.

Phillies fans are just better. That's all there is too it. And when that weekend in late June rolls around, we're going to prove it right in their own house.

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