Sell Out Record at Fenway & other thoughts

I sure wish I was gonna be at the game tonight. But I will be watching on TV. We have been to 11 games this year. And we have tickets for the game Friday night! YEAH! I think it's awesome we set a sell out record but it's kind of bad too for us fans that can't go to all the games because we can't get tickets & they cost so much. I was talking to people I know that used to go to Fenway 40 or 50 years ago. They told me lots of cool stories like you could go the day of the game and buy a ticket cheap because not many people went to the games. And you could hang out by the field and get autographs and stuff like that. It reminds me of how the North Shore Spirit games were. I went to almost every North Shore Spirit game for 5 years. I really miss the Spirit.
The players, people who worked there and other fans all knew my name. We could hang out by the field and get autographs when the guys were on the field and after the game. The players and managers were always so nice to us kids and treated us like we were important. We laughed, cheered and even cried together. It was like a big family. We were family because we all loved the North Shore Spirit. Sometimes when there wasn't a Spirit game the Fraser Faithful would get together to watch Red Sox games. I miss the North Shore Spirit especially my favorite catcher Alex Trezza and still cry sometimes because the team is never coming back. Their last game was in 2007.

But I've been a Red Sox fan since I can remember and I'm glad I have the Red Sox and Red Sox Nation. I'm glad I am a Kid Nation Captain and part of the Red Sox Nation family. Thanks Remy, Regular Rob, Joe Chamas, PAPELBON, Schilling, Pedroia, Kid Nation Captains and the rest of my Red Sox family. You're the best. Sometimes I don't think people know how much the Red Sox means to us kids. It's like family and Fenway park is like home. It's a place we can go and have fun and be a part of a big family where everybody belongs. When you're cheering for the Red Sox no one cares is you're a little kid or old. It doesn't matter how fast you can run or how smart you are. It doesn't matter if you're rich or poor or one of the cool kids. We just love the Red Sox so we're family.

Now if we can just beat the Rays every game in this home stand take back the lead in the AL. I'm glad Lester is pitching. I like him and it was awesome watching him pitch a no hitter. He got cured of cancer & I hope everybody realizes how important it is to find a care for cancer so no more people die from it.

Wild Knuckleballs, Catching & Prospects

Ouch. The 15-8 loss against the Rangers last night was really painful to watch. Tim Wakefield knows how to throw a knuckleball but just couldn't keep it in the zone. I think Cash was a little sloppy too. He fumbled too many balls. If any scouts are out there reading this check out Worecester Tornado Catcher Alex Trezza. He can catch everything- knuckleballs, sliders and fast balls. He's also a great team leader and led the CanAm League in home runs in 2007. The Sox really need to pick up Trezza. This loss hurt so much because we were so close to catching up to Tampa Bay in the AL Race but I think even if Tampa makes it to the playoffs that they're gonna choke. The team is still pretty inexperienced.

PLEASE Vote for Remy & Youk

Please vote for Jerry Remy EVERY DAY during Sept. for the Ford C. Frick Award. It is given to a baseball broadcaster that has made contributions to baseball. I think Remy deserves it.
http://web.baseballhalloffame.org/awards/frick_2008/vote.jsp



Don't forget to vote for Youk for the Clemente award for all the work he has done to help people especially kids.

http://boston.redsox.mlb.com/mlb/fan_forum/chevyclemente/index.jsp

Miss Jocelyn Red Sox White Sox

Red Sox/White Sox Aug. 29 Game
I had a bad week. My favorite counselor from the YMCA Miss Jocelyn drowned in Salem and I was sad. Her funeral was Friday and I was really sad. I loved her a lot. She taught me to swim and always made us laugh. She was a real good artist too. My Grandma wanted to cheer me up so we went to Boston and we got tickets for the game from Hig's tickets. They were awesome seats. We were 3 rows behind the Red Sox Bullpen. Jonathan Papelbon was hanging out in the Bullpen and I got to get real close to him. I got a picture of his car in the players parking lot too. He has a cool black Mercedes. The Red Sox beat the White Sox BIG TIME

Back from Camp, Manny & Jason Bay

I just got back from Camp Rotary and it was awesome. I love camp. Grandma sent me the sports pages every day so I could follow the Red Sox even though we don't have a TV or radio at camp. I can't wait to see the game tonight. I've REALLY REALLY missed watching the games. I'm kinda sorry Manny is gone but I'm glad to see we're doing so good without him. He was acting like a spoiled brat and like he wasn't even part of the team. I don't like the way he talked about the Red Sox owners and Tito. It was too disrespectful and rude. I like Jason Bay. I think he's good and I'm excited about watching him play. I'm glad Varitek is coming out of his hitting slump I knew he would. I'm so excited on Aug. 13 I get to go to Fenway again for the Red Sox Kid Nation captain Meeting with Jerry Remy and Regular Rob. I have a bunch of old Jerry Remy baseball cards. Maybe he'll sign one for me.

Clinic With Pedroia

Sorry I haven't been updating my blog. I'm at the Y all say every day and watching games at night so I don't have much time. In a few minutes I'm leaving for 2 weeks at Camp Rotary but b4 I go I had to write about the most awesome day. I GOT TO MEET DUSTIN PEDROIA TODAY! Really! The Red Sox had a clinic with Pedroia for the Kid Nation captains. It was awesome. Pedroia was so nice to us and let us ask him lots of questions. He's shorter than I thought he would be but he smiles and laughs a lot. We got to go on the field with Dustin and got to sit in the Red Sox Dug Out. I can't believe I got to sit where Papelbon, Tony C., Johnny Pesky and all the other Red Sox players have sat for almost 100 years. It was stupendous.The other Kid Nation Captains were really cool and it was fun meeting all the other kids. Joe Chamas works for the Red Sox and set the whole thing up for us. Joe is awesome. This is the best summer of my life. I still can't believe I'm a Captain and getting to do all these things. I can't wait to find out what project we'll be doing to help other kids. I'll update my blog again in 2 weeks when I get back from Camp Rotary. Thanks again to everyone that voted for me.

What's Up With Manny?

I love watching Manny play- he's fun to watch but lately I've been getting pretty upset with him. He acts like he's not trying and that's just wrong. Sometimes I wonder if he's trying to make the Sox lose or whether he just doesn't care. I think he's acting like a spoiled brat and is being disrespectful to the coaches and his team members. If Iacted like that I's lose my allowance and get grounded probably for life. I hope he straightens out because it has to be hard for the other guys on the team.

The Daily Item Kid Nation Captain Story

I still can't believe I'm a Red Sox Kid Nation Captain! I can't wait to meet all the other winners at Fenway. Thank you SO MUCH to everyone who voted for me. This is a story that was in The Daily Item on July 2. Click on the small article to read the story.

Thoughts on Tampa Series

I have always been a Sox fan and love my team. I hate to say anything bad about the team I love so much but it HURTS watching them play lately.

There were some bad calls by the umps last night & it cost us 2 runs but I think Dice K bears a lot of the blame for our loss. From the day we signed Dice K I've been saying he's overpaid and overrated. All he knows how to do is walk people. He wouldn't know a fast ball if it hit him in the head and he's an embarrassment. I've watched every game since I can remember but when he's pitching I have to admit I think about not watching. It's so embarrassing.

I also have to say I think the Devil Rays deliberately walking Youk 2 times in 1 game was pretty low class and poor sportsmanship. And to all you people whining about Varitek- give hima break. He's in a hitting slump but is a great catcher and team captain.

I don't think Tampa should have played Sweet Caroline after sweeping us either. I think it was pretty rude.

I WON! I'm Red Sox Kid Nation Captain. Thank You

The Red Sox called today. I WON! I'M A CAPTAIN OF RED SOX KID NATION!
Thank you so much for voting for me! This is the BEST minute of my life
http://boston.redsox.mlb.com/bos/fan_forum/kn_captain.jsp

And did you see me on TV last night? I was invited to the game because I'm one of the finalists. I got to ride around the field in a truck and got to yell play ball from the field with other kids. It was awesome. This is the video

http://www.nesn.com/content/shows/roushfenwayracing.aspx?articleID=1422

NESN Pre-Game Show on Wednesday watch for me

I haven't been around much because my Nana died and we were out of town. But don't forget to watch the Red Sox game on NESN Wednesday night. The Red Sox called last week and I was invited to be on the Roush Fenway Racing Pre-Game Ceremony with some other kids from Red Sox Kid nation. This will be my 5th game this year.

Voting for the Kid Nation Captains contest ended Sunday but they haven't announced the winners yet. I'm going crazy waiting. I hope I win.

I am SO HAPPY Curt Schilling is doing okay after his operation. Man I hope he can play baseball again after he gets better.

Actually I hope all our guys on the DL get better soon. But I'd rather have them on the DL now than we're in the play offs.

And congrats to Jerry Remy on 20 years with NESN. REM DAWG ROCKS

Happy Birthday Manny & Don't forget to vote for me

I know it's Manny's Birthday so I hope he hits #500 tonight! That would be awesome. I hope when Manny hits 500 the person that catches the ball gives it to him for his kids. I think that's what I'd do with it if I caught it. It's been tough to keep up on the blog this week because of the West Coast games. I have to go to bed before they even start so I recorded them. I go to school and then the Y. I get home, eat dinner & do homework then watch the games I recorded until bedtime- so I haven't had much time to blog. The games this week have been rough but hopefully we'll do better in the series this weekend. Go Sox.

Please don't forget to vote for me for captain of Kid Nation. My essay is in my blog in the entry called Please Vote For Me for Captain of Red Sox Kid Nation. Be sure to read it. You can vote here.

http://boston.redsox.mlb.com/bos/fan_forum/kn_captain_ballot.jsp

Losing to A's & Kid Nation

Losing to the A's was tough but I think Beckett did a great job last night mowing them down. I'm glad Varitek wasn't seriously injured hurt he got hit in the back of the neck with the bat. The West Coast games are tough to stay up for. I'm so tired today.

Please don't forget to vote for me for captain of Kid Nation. My essay is the entry b4 this one.

http://boston.redsox.mlb.com/bos/fan_forum/kn_captain_ballot.jsp

PLEASE VOTE FOR ME FOR CAPTAIN OF RED SOX KID BATION

Please Vote For Me for Captain of Red Sox Kid Nation
I am one of 25 finalists for Captain of Red Sox Kid Nation and I need your vote. You can vote for me up 10 times with one email address. Here's the link to vote.

http://boston.redsox.mlb.com/bos/fan_forum/kn_captain_ballot.jsp



I wish you would vote for me and send this to everyone you know. I would be a good captain because I like to help people especially kids



Thank You



Victoria G.

The Red Sox just called & I'm a finalist in the Red Sox Hood Kid Nation Captains Contest

I am so excited. I can't believe it. The Boston Red Sox just called. I am one of the finalists in the Boston Red Sox Kid Nation Captains Contest! really! They called me. it said Rd Sox on the caller ID. At first I couldn't say anything. I just jumped up and down. Then I screamed so loud my Grandma said she's almost deaf I can't believe it. Somebody pinch me. AND THE RED SOX are winning! It can't get any better than this!

Yesterday I went to the Celtics Game 7 with some people from the YMCA. It was fun being with my friends. I'm glad the Celtics won but I'm even happier the Red Sox won & I'm so EXCITED about the Kids Nation. Everyone PLEASE vote for me. I would be a good captain. Here's my essay I wrote for the contest & my answer to the question about what I'd ask a player. I have to go to bed now because it's past my bedtime & I'll be up late tomorrow because it's my play. I'm Lucy in "You're A Good Man Charlie Brown."

By Victoria

I try to help kids by showing them that even though we aren't old enough to vote that we can still do important things and make a difference. I have done lots of things to try to help kids. When the North Shore Spirit baseball team was leaving Lynn I started a petition to keep them in Lynn so kids would have something fun and safe to do during the summer. I got more than 800 signatures with the help of my friends and we were on the news and in the newspaper. The team left but we tried our best and trying is an important as winning. At least we let people know how much we loved the team and we all worked togther. I also put a North Shore Spirit float in the Lynn Christmas parade to thank the team and everyone had fun riding on it and watching it. I do a lot of other things too. I helped my friend Athena sell lollipops to raise money for breast cancer research and sometimes I go with my great grandmother to help feed hungry people at a church in Lynn. I give away my old toys and clothes to people that need them. I also try to help kids if they are being picked on by bigger kids because nobody should be scared or picked on. And if somebody doesn't have a friend because they're not cool or different I ask them to be my friend. But the most important thing I want to do is let kids know they don't need to join gangs, take drugs and smoke cigarettes to be cool. You don't have to be in the popular club or a sports star to be cool because being cool is doing things to help other people and make the world better. I would be a good captain of Kid Nation because I know how to work with other people and get kids involved in projects like I did with the "Save Our Spirit" project. My North Shore Spirit Baseball Collection is in the Lynn Historical Society Museum. I applied for their collections contest and was picked so all the kids in Lynn get to look at my collection and enjoy it like I do. I like sharing my stuff with other people. It makes me happy and them happy. I also know lots about the Red Sox. I am a huge Red Sox fan and watch every game I can on television. I have been to games at Fenway too. I collect Red Sox baseball cards and like Jonathan Papelbon, Curt Schilling and the older players like Tony C. and Johnny Pesky. You can see my blog at http://alextrezzafanclub.blogspot.com/ for more information about me.

Back on top in AL

The double header on Saturday was great. I'm glad we're breaking out of the slump. Well I admit the games were a little messy but at least we won so maybe we'll get out of the slump. Let's go Red Sox!

We're going to the Celtics Game 7 today with the YMCA. We get to go on the court & meet the players b4 the game. But when the director Tony told us about the Celtics I asked if we could change the Celtics tickets for Red Sox but we can't so I'll just take a radio & headphones so I can listen to the Sox during the Celtics game.

I got a nice surprise in the mail yesterday from Andrew at Inkline Marketing- a Red Sox jersey, some autographed Red Sox pictures, baseball cards, a Carlton Fiske Bobblehead & an Adam Hyzdu autographed mini helmet & autographed Bill Lee photograph. Thanks Andrew

3-0 for 3 in a row then losing & Manny High Five & Cuddyer Catch

Man I don't know where to start. The last few games have been painful to watch. The last 3 games in a row we were up by three runs than blew it. What is going on? Is it inuries? The bullpen or pitching? I just know one minute I'm cheering & the crying the next. Can't wait until Schilling is back in the rotation.

I do know the 1st base ump on Wednesday night stunk. I watched replays & both our guys were safe but he called them out on first. Who knows we might have won if he made the right calls. I have to wonder if he's blind or what. I guess it's a good thing the 1st base ump can't see because if he had seen Ramirez chuck his batting helmet at him Manny would have been tossed out.

Manny made an AWESOME play Wednesday night in Baltimore- he should get a Golden Glove for that play. He caught a high fly ball hit by Kevin Millar, high fived a fan in the stands and then made a double play. It was incredible. It was also pretty funny watching the guys in the bullpen watch it on TV.
Check out the video here

http://boston.redsox.mlb.com/index.jsp?c_id=bos

Lose Lugo

I can't believe how many errors Lugo has been making. I think he's up to 12. He has really been hurting us. I feel bad for Lugo too because his perfomance is so embarrassing. As soon as Alex Cora is off the DL he should replace Lugo. I know Papelbon is a closer but I think if we started putting him in at the bottom of the 7th it would help us & help Papelbon. I think he's just not getting enough playing time to be effective. His talent is being wasted. It's always good to watch Varitek. He's an awesome catcher and good captain. And if anyone from Sox management reads this blog you really HAVE to sign catcher Alex Trezza. He led the CanAm league in home runs & is an awesome catcher and team captain. He was bought by the Worcester Tornadoes but he should really be in the majors. He'll be the next Jason Varitek for the Red Sox if somebody gives him a shot. GO SOX!

We're On A Roll- Let's Go Red Sox

We're On A Roll- Let's Go Red Sox
The game last night against the Detroit Tigers was awesome! Tim Wakefield's knuckleball, a home run by Ortiz & Manny Ramirez 497th home run. Catcher Kevin Cash did a good job too. I hope Manny hits #500 at Fenway Park & I'm there to catch it.

I'm excited about Curt Schilling starting throw the ball again. I hope he's able to pitch before the season is over.

I'm really excited because I got a new Jonathan Papelbon picture & I'm redoing my room all Red Sox.

So Sweet Sweep Against Tampa Bay

The MVP for this game is Youk! This game had it all- home runs, 5 stolen bases, double plays & Papelbon. What more could a girl ask for? And here's the Tampa Bay Gravestone I made last year during the World Series & had in my front yard. On May 27 I was crying because TB swept us but it just makes this victory all the sweeter.

Sweet 12-4 Win against the Rays

Sweet 12-4 Win against the Rays
The game last night was so sweet. It's nice to be number 1 in the rankings so early in the season especially with all the injuries and illness the Sox have had. It's great to have JD Drew & Lowell back in the line up. It was also great seeing some hot bats early in the game instead of just in the last two innings. Can't wait until Schilling returns & lets hope Brandon Moss makes a quick recovery. I can't believe he played as good as he did Friday night & had to have surgery on Saturday.

And Manny- well you just have to love a guy who can smile & laugh when he strikes out.

We didn't need Papelbon last night but I have to wonder why we haven't seen more of him the last couple of weeks- especially when we were down by a couple of points in the 7th & 8th innings. I know Papelbon is a closer but we should use him whenever we need him I think his talent is being wasted when we lose games by 1-3 points and never put him in. It seems kind of silly to me.

One more thing MLB needs to retire Tony C's #25 like they did Lou Gehrig's #4

Rain Delays? Take a book & umbrella to the ballpark

We haven't been able to get tickets for any of the games this weekend but it looks like there might be rain delays so if you're headed out to the ballpark I suggest you take a book along. Right now I'm reading "RED SOX RULE: Terry Francona and Boston's Rise To Dominance." It's a good book. I just finished reading "The Official Baseball Hall of Fame Answer Book" and that was good too. I am also reading "Big Papi". That book is a lot of fun.If anyone has any suggestions for other good Red Sox books let me know. I love reading about baseball.

Let's go Red Sox. Time to Sweep

Let's go Red Sox. Time to Sweep
We had a great win last night & I'm hoping for a sweep tonight. I'm so glad it's FINALLY baseball season & I still have my Red Sox to cheer for. I'm still sad the North Shore Spirit (a CanAm League team) aren't coming back to Lynn this year. I went to every game at Fraser Field for 5 years because tickets were cheap and it's only 5 minutes from my house. I also watched all the Red Sox games on TV last year- except the ones they played when I was in school. But there's nothing like being at the ballpark 4 or 5 times a week with all my friends.I'm REALLY going to miss going to Fraser Field this summer. I knew all the players and they all knew me by name too. You could go right down to the field and get autographs b4 the game. I've never been able to get an autograph at a Sox game. But I still I wish I had season tickets for the Red Sox and could go to every game at Fenway. It's so much more fun than watching it at home on TV but I can't. I went to 3 games at Fenway this year and Grandma said that was my allowance for the whole year. I don't understand why tickets have to be so expensive and hard to get for the Red Sox. People should stop trying to hog all the tickets when they go sale just so they can sell them for more money. That's not fair to real fans. Go Red Sox!

It's Only April It's Only April It's Only April

It's only April It's only April It's Only April
If we have to get swept better in April than October. Although I have taken the recent losing streak pretty hard. I actually cried in my seat at Fenway when the Angels defeated the Red Sox 7-5 on Thursday, April 24. It was my third game this year & the first one we lost but I loved seeing David Ortiz hit that home run and Justin Masterson was pretty awesome for someone who has only played AA Ball. But I'm not even going to talk about the series with the Tampa Bay Devil Rays

I just keep telling myself It's only April & once the guys are over the flu and injuries we'll be winning again. I can't wait to see Jason Varitek and Schilling and Lowell back in the game. I was so GLAD when the SOX re-signed him. We haven't seen enough of Jonathan Papelbon either. But they're my Red Sox & I love them whether we win or lose

I have a new blog at http://redsoxkid.mlblogs.com/

Check out my new blog at http://redsoxkid.mlblogs.com/

World Series Trophies

I had my picture taken yesterday at Lynn City Hall with both World Series trophies

Sat in Shonda Schilling's Seats for Marathon Monday game

Please check out my new favorite link http://www.shadefoundation.org/
This is Shonda Schilling's (wife of Curt Schilling) SHADE Foundation to raise money for melanoma research and to teach people about skin cancer. She is doing some really great stuff. We made a donation to the SHADE Foundation & she gave us 2 of her tickets for the Sox game on the Marathon Monday. Shonda Schilling ran the Boston Marathon to raise money for the SHADE Foundation. Enjoy the pictures from the Shonda's seat in the Home Plate Pavilion Club at Fenway Park and remember WEAR SUNSCREEN. I always do!

Yankees Yuck

I went to the Red Sox and Yankees game on Sunday night. It was awesome. We were in the fifth row from the field. It was my first red Sox and Yankees game at Fenway & it was awesome. I loved being able to boo A-Rod at Fenway instead of yelling at the television. Dice-K pitched but I was hoping Papelbon would come in because he's my favorite pitcher. I saw Johnny Pesky at Fenway that night too. My favorite part of opening day ceremonies was when Johnny raised the World Series Flag. I will be going to Fenway Park soon for my special tour. I mailed a letter to Santa Claus asking for season tickets for Christmas. I didn't get them but he sent my letter to the Red Sox and they wrote to me. they sent me some Fenway dirt and other cool stuff. They said I will get an "exclusive Papelbon package" and a tour of Fenway. i also get to have my picture taken with the new World Series trophy. How cool is that? And I've been saving my allowance so if anyone has tickets to sell cheap email me.

My North Shore Spirit Exhibit is at Lynn Historical Society

This is so awesome. The Lynn Museum & Historical Society was looking for collections for an exhibit about collections. i filled out an application and my North Shore Spirit Collection was selected by the judges for the exhibit. It's on display at the Lynn museum 7 Historical Society. it looks awesome! Thanks to all my firends for going to the opening reception. Dave- thanks for the box office open sign & Bob- thanks for the Spirit flag and Kathy- thanks for everything. The exhibit will be there until the end of April. Check it out. I'm the only kid with an exhibit there.

New York City for my Birthday Altar Boyz & Rude Yankees Fans

I went to New York City to see the Altar Boyz for my birthday. It is my FAVE off-Broadway show. We had front row seats for the show & it was my first trip to NYC. It was the best birthday I ever had. I wore Red Sox stuff all weekend in NYC. The Yankees fans were SO RUDE. They booed me at the Empire State Building because I had on a Red Sox hat and shirt. One guy was so rude & asked if I knew NY was Yankees territory so I asked him if he knew where the World Series trophy was. I had so much fun. I got to ice skating in Rockerfeller Center and I saw "STOMP." want to go back every year for my birthday.
This is a picture of my with Matthew from the Altar Boyz & pictures of me at the Empire State Building

I have an autographed Johnny Pesky Hat & baseball

I love Johnny Pesky "MR. RED SOX" and I FINALLY have an autographed Johnny Pesky baseball & hat. A neighbor of mine is related to Pesky & I took over a baseball and she said she would ask him to sign it for me. He did & he bought me a pink Red Sox hat that he autographed on the brim too. I am so pyched! I touched Pesky's pole at Fenway once. Now if I just can get some more red Sox autographed stuff and more baseball cards. If anyone has any Red Sox tickets they can't use let me know.

Tony C, Billy C. & 1971 Red Sox Topps Team Card

I bought 3 baseball cards I have been dying to get on eBay. I got Tony C, Billy C and 1971 Red Sox Team card. I was so excited when I won the auction. Johnny Pesky autographed a World Series baseball for me and he gave me an autographed Red Sox hat. My Red Sox baseball card collection is doing good. If anyone has a Johnny Pesky baseball card I'm looking for one.