Jake's Take 2001 KingstonBase.com



	Everyone Knows The banner appeared midway through the game. "Bye Bye Dr. Dan". The security goofs eventually hunted it down.
September 6, 2001 Red Sox vs. Cleveland Indians

	Right Now We Do As the ball left Bernie Williams' bat in the top of the ninth, the guy next to me from New York yelled "There it is, game over". As the ball plunked into the first row of the bleachers I got the sense that more than the game was over.
September 1, 2001 Red Sox vs. New York Yankees

	Rats on the Streets of Boston I'll just say it. Jimy got screwed.
August 17, 2001 Red Sox vs. Baltimore Orioles

	Against the Wall I notice that the seats are in the alcohol-free section. When I ask one of the security kids if they bring you the free booze or if we just show our ticket stubs at the beer tap I get a blank stare.
July 7, 2001 Red Sox vs. Atlanta Braves

	Fair Weather in Atlanta The Braves fans seem to be of the fair weather variety, and I think very few actually get it. Here's hoping we return in the Fall.
June 17, 2001 Red Sox vs. Atlanta Braves

	Dope, the Nod, and Paying Dues on the Road The first rule of going on the road is don't mess with the locals. This rule can be twisted a bit during the course of a game.
June 16, 2001 Red Sox vs. Atlanta Braves

	Taking Over The Ted Chief has assembled another kick ass road crew for this three gamer in Atlanta. Chuck, Cuj and Tony the Barber are in tow, and if the first day is any indication of the rest of the trip, hold on.
June 15, 2001 Red Sox vs. Atlanta Braves

	The David Cone Experiment It's quaint and it has a rich tradition. It's one of my favorite places on the planet. The experience of going there still provides great rushes. But let's face it, Fenway Park sucks.
June 8, 2001 Red Sox vs. Philadelphia Philles

	Jimy Williams is a Genius The barbabes at the big facility are mesmerizing. I have to remind myself that the tips go on the bar, and not tucked into some article of clothing.
May 25, 2001 Red Sox vs. Toronto Blue Jays

	Delivery in the Bronx We're walking around outside Yankee Stadium about an hour before the game when I spilled with the obvious: We're seriously outnmbered.
May 24, 2001 Red Sox vs. New York Yankees

	Reggie Jackson is Gone "It's all over! Reggie Jackson is gone. Reggie Jackson is as fat as you are!"
April 14, 2001 Red Sox vs. New York Yankees

	The Pedro Martinez Phenomonon I stopped at the office on Friday to see Chief, but Miss Gail informed me that he was 'out of town'. She also took the oportunity to inform me that Chief had 'invited' two potential clients to a game at Fenway, and also that I would personally show them around.
April 8, 2001 Red Sox vs. Tampa Bay

	Home Opener 2001 The Opening Day rush intensifies every year. The reason for this is clear; we're running out of seasons. We have however made it back for another ride.
April 6, 2001 Red Sox vs. Tampa Bay

	Pre Season Predictions April 1 Trot Nixon, starting in rightfield for the injured Mannny Ramirez, homers twice and drives in five as he leads the Sox to an 8-1 win at Baltimore.
March 25, 2001 Kingston