edjr 5,567 Posted March 31, 2021 https://www.nbcboston.com/news/sports/red-sox/heres-what-red-sox-fans-can-expect-in-return-to-fenway-park-on-opening-day/234281 Quote It’ll be an Opening Day like no other as fans return to Fenway Park on Thursday for the first time since the start of the coronavirus pandemic. “It’s going to be interesting," one fan said. "I think they’ll have their ups and downs." But the Red Sox say they’re ready to play ball and keep everyone safe. Fenway’s capacity is capped at 12-percent, or a little more than 4,500 people. Seating will be in pods of two, four and six. “A lot of the camaraderie, a lot of the high-fives and hugs that you would see for a home run or for a walk-off, those are things we're trying to discourage,” said Red Sox executive Pete Nesbit. Ticketing will take place online and through your phone. Plexiglass and hand sanitizers are in place. Concession stands will be open for cash purchases. But fans are encouraged to pay for beer and hot dogs electronically. More than 30,000 seats in the ball park have been zip-tied shut to keep people out of them and away from each other. ”We can be an opportunity for people to gather in a safe place,” said Red Sox executive Sarah McKenna. While the state’s COVID case numbers are rising, Fenway Park is a big place. The Sox say they’ll be watching to see what happens -- so will fans. ”The park’s going to do their job to make sure everyone has a good time and everyone remains safe,” said one fan. The Red Sox say if you’re coming to ballpark, be patient and make sure you give yourself plenty of time. You’ll have to take a health survey before getting into Fenway. Also singing is not allowed so hopefully not sweet caroline. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cdub100 3,383 Posted March 31, 2021 remains safe, safely, be safe, safety, protection, safe, safe, safe, super safety, safe return, Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mungwater 588 Posted March 31, 2021 I always thought an oversized adidas shirt and a flat billed hat would do the trick 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bostonlager 2,465 Posted March 31, 2021 We have had high definition television for two decades now. Why do people still attend games? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mungwater 588 Posted March 31, 2021 4 minutes ago, bostonlager said: We have had high definition television for two decades now. Why do people still attend games? Because they enjoy the ballpark and Ed will be gone by the third..? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike Honcho 4,039 Posted March 31, 2021 Puking and fighting are still allowed though, right? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edjr 5,567 Posted March 31, 2021 1 minute ago, Mungwater said: Because they enjoy the ballpark and Ed will be gone by the third..? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edjr 5,567 Posted March 31, 2021 1 minute ago, Mike Honcho said: Puking and fighting are still allowed though, right? In the bleachers, yes. You have to go out of your way to find someone to fight or spill your beer on, but yes Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TimmySmith 2,782 Posted March 31, 2021 Do come, park, buy tickets, souvenirs and food, but please do NOT enjoy yourself. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
posty 2,296 Posted March 31, 2021 12 minutes ago, bostonlager said: We have had high definition television for two decades now. Why do people still attend games? Because going to a baseball game is the best... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mungwater 588 Posted March 31, 2021 1 minute ago, TimmySmith said: Do come, park, buy tickets, souvenirs and food, but please do NOT enjoy yourself. Ed did say there are people to fight and spill beer on, I bet half of those are in wheelchairs, so to each their own Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JustinCharge 2,397 Posted March 31, 2021 Sounds like they want to emulate North Korea. The government will recruit thousands of "cheerleaders" to sit in the stands. They will be given training on how to cheer, when to cheer, when to hold organized paper placards above their heads to display the approved government message. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cruzer 1,992 Posted March 31, 2021 If Covid gets rid of 'The Wave' at baseball games - it will have almost been worth it. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
posty 2,296 Posted March 31, 2021 Just now, Cruzer said: If Covid gets rid of 'The Wave' at baseball games - it will have almost been worth it. /thread Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edjr 5,567 Posted March 31, 2021 27 minutes ago, Cruzer said: If Covid gets rid of 'The Wave' at baseball games - it will have almost been worth it. I used to love sitting and give the double bird when it came to my section 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites