March 26, 2008
B Team
The Athletics aren't very happy with their status on this trip:
Officially, the A's are the home team, wearing the home uniforms and batting last. But somehow, the Sox were given the home dugout and the home clubhouse, which is significantly roomier with additional trainer's rooms.
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But the playing of "Sweet Caroline,'' the Red Sox' unofficial them song, in the middle of the eighth inning may have sent the A's completely over the edge
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Winning and hiring Japanese stars has its advantages.
yeah winning and being able to spend more than your total payroll on one pitcher has it's advantages.... but then don't make the A's the home team.
Simple.
But in this day and age of "only the Red Sox and Yankees matter"... not sure why anybody is surprised, especially the A's.
As someone who was at the first game, it was utterly mind-boggling. My wife pointed out, "Wait a minute, why are the Red Sox wearing away uniforms?" It was just odd to see.