Andrew Benintendi has been traded to the Kansas City Royals. We loved having him at our luncheon May 24, 2017!
The first sign of baseball season is finally here! MLB announced the start dates of workouts for 2021 Spring Training, with the first pitchers and catchers workouts and first full-squad workouts for every team. Teams will report to Spring Training next week, with Red Sox pitchers and catchers workouts beginning on Thursday, Feb. 18 and full-squad workouts starting the following week on Monday, Feb. 22.
The Red Sox announced that they plan to operate at 24 percent capacity for spring training games at JetBlue Park, and no fans will be allowed to attend workouts due to COVID-19. All tickets will be sold in physically distanced pods comprised of 2-to-4 seats that will allow for at least six feet between groups. The first spring training game is slated for Saturday, Feb. 27, against the Pittsburgh Pirates.
RIP to Billy Conigliaro, a long-time friend of the BoSox Club, who passed away at the age of 73.
BoSox Club luncheon on April 11, 2018
To our BoSox Club Members:
This is a strange and difficult time. We understand that the ongoing Covid-19 situation is an unprecedented challenge for everyone, both personally and professionally. Our hearts and thoughts go out to members and their families who have been affected by the virus. The impact of Covid-19 has forced our organization to cancel events in 2020, and to reconsider events in 2021. While we are hoping to resume our 2021 luncheons, at this point we remain uncertain. We know many of you have questions about 2021 dues. Any member who paid their membership dues for 2020 will have that dues amount rolled over into 2021, and will be considered paid in full through the end of 2021.
We are working with the Red Sox on a possible virtual event during the winter months. Watch for more information to come. We have heard general information from the Red Sox that Spring Training 2021 games have been scheduled. However, it is uncertain if fans will be allowed into JetBlue Park. We are waiting to hear back from the Red Sox on the next steps for ticket access to Spring Training (and for the entire 2021 season). We are hoping to hear from them by the end of January. We will let you know more information when we can.
We ask for your patience and support as we continue to work hard to navigate this uncertainty, and we thank you for your understanding and support. Please continue to check our website for photos, stories and a great, new merchandise page. Click HERE to go directly to see what new items are available!
As time progresses, you should expect more communication from us about 2021 events. Of course, our focus will be the health and safety of our members, speakers and attendees.
Happy holidays to all.
Wishing you health and strength,
Jim Parker,
President
The BoSox Club is once again proud to partner with the Great Fenway Park Writers Series to bring an exciting event to you. Please join us for a free online ZOOM event on Thursday evening, December 10, at 7:00 pm for a great event featuring award-winning cartoonist, writer, illustrator and author of The Incredible Women of the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League (Chronicle Books), Anika Orrock.
Register now by clicking HERE, and take advantage of the opportunity to purchase the book and make a voluntary contribution to the Red Sox Foundation. You must go to this website to register and receive the information on how to join the event online. The BoSox Club is not able to register its members.
When you think about it, your BoSox Club Membership might be one of the best deals you have! For less than $100 a year, here some of the things you get:
Visit our members page for more details
And, on top of all those benefits, you can be proud to say you are a member of the oldest and largest fan club in all Major League Baseball.
"The BoSox Club has upheld the great traditions of the Boston Red Sox and our loyal fans for over 40 years."
Larry Lucchino, CEO Emeritus, Boston Red Sox
The BoSox Club, established in 1967, is recognized by the Boston Red Sox as the official fan organization supporting Boston baseball.
Membership provides "inside the park" access to active and former players from the Red Sox and visiting teams, as well as TV, radio and newspaper baseball insiders. The Club organizes a spring training trip, hosts monthly luncheons and game day barbeques at Fenway Park. In addition, the club awards the Dom DiMaggio Scholarship and the BoSox Man of the Year award.
AT THIS TIME, DUE TO COVID-19, ALL BOSOX CLUB LUNCHEONS AND EVENTS HAVE BEEN CANCELLED THROUGH THE END OF 2020. THANK YOU, AND BE SAFE.
For information on memberships, luncheons and upcoming events, please contact Beth Donahue Smith at 781-449-8271 or e-mail her at DDNE@comcast.net.
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