“Boston Red Sox pitcher Craig Breslow and his wife, Kelly Breslow, participate in a yoga class with a patient during a visit to Mass General Hospital in Boston, Massachusetts Monday, September 22, 2014.”“Boston Red Sox pitcher Craig Breslow and his wife, Kelly Breslow, visit patients at Mass General Hospital in Boston, Massachusetts Monday, September 22, 2014.”“Boston Red Sox pitcher Craig Breslow visits a patient at Mass General Hospital in Boston, Massachusetts Monday, September 22, 2014.”“Max Surprenant, 10, of Dedham, Massachusetts is given a tour of Mass General Hospital with Boston Red Sox pitcher Craig Breslow and his wife, Kelly Breslow, after participating in the Strike 3 Foundation Play It Forward Program in Boston, Massachusetts Monday, September 22, 2014. “
Here are a few images from a nice visit today by Red Sox pitcher Craig Breslow and his wife Kelly to Mass General Hospital.
“A young fan poses with the 2004, 2007, and 2013 Boston Red Sox World Series trophies during an appearance at Hadlock Field, home of the Portland Sea Dogs, as part of a World Series trophy tour throughout Maine Saturday, January 25, 2014 in Portland, Maine.”“A Portland Sea Dogs security guard displays the World Series trophy during an appearance at Hadlock Field, home of the Portland Sea Dogs, as part of a World Series trophy tour throughout Maine Saturday, January 25, 2014 in Portland, Maine.”“Former Senator of Maine George Mitchell gives remarks during an appearance at Hadlock Field, home of the Portland Sea Dogs, as part of a World Series trophy tour throughout Maine Saturday, January 25, 2014 in Portland, Maine.”“Fans pose with the 2004, 2007, and 2013 Boston Red Sox World Series trophies during an appearance at Hadlock Field in, home of the Portland Sea Dogs, as part of a World Series trophy tour throughout Maine Saturday, January 25, 2014 in Portland, Maine.”“Wally the Green Monster poses with the limited edition 2013 Boston Red Sox World Championship Bean Boots during an appearance at the L.L. Bean headquarters in Freeport, Maine Saturday, February 25, 2014 as part of a World Series trophy tour throughout Maine.”“A young boy and his mother observe fish in a fish tank at the L.L. Bean headquarters in Freeport, Maine Saturday, February 25, 2014 as part of a World Series trophy tour throughout Maine.”“Boston Red Sox third base coach Brian Butterfield gives remarks at Orano High School, his Alma Mater, in Orono, Maine Sunday, February 26, 2014 as part of a World Series trophy tour throughout Maine.”“Former Senator of Maine George Mitchell signs an autograph during an appearance at Orano High School in Orono, Maine Sunday, February 26, 2014 as part of a World Series trophy tour throughout Maine.”“Boston Red Sox mascot Wally the Green Monster poses with University of Maine mascot Bananas during an appearance at University of Maine’s Alfond Arena in Orono, Maine Sunday, February 26, 2014 as part of a World Series trophy tour throughout Maine.”“Boston Red Sox mascot Wally the Green Monster poses with fans during an appearance at University of Maine’s Alfond Arena in Orono, Maine Sunday, February 26, 2014 as part of a World Series trophy tour throughout Maine.”“The University of Maine women’s hockey team poses with the 2004, 2007, and 2013 Boston Red Sox World Series trophies during an appearance at University of Maine’s Alfond Arena in Orono, Maine Sunday, February 26, 2014 as part of a World Series trophy tour throughout Maine.”Boston Red Sox mascot Wally the Green Monster and Yale University Mascot Boola the Bulldog pose with the 2004, 2007, and 2013 World Series trophies during an appearance at the Yale Child Study Center at Yale University in New Haven, Connecticut Monday, February 27, 2014 as part of a World Series trophy tour through Connecticut.”“Boston Red Sox poet laureate and public address announcer Dick Flavin gives remarks during an appearance at Yale Law School at Yale University in New Haven, Connecticut Monday, February 27, 2014 as part of a World Series trophy tour through Connecticut.”“Boston Red Sox pitcher Craig Breslow gives remarks during an appearance at Yale Law School at Yale University, his Alma Mater, in New Haven, Connecticut Monday, February 27, 2014 as part of a World Series trophy tour through Connecticut.”“A fan poses with the 2013 Boston Red Sox World Series trophy during an appearance at American Training Center in Lowell, Massachusetts Wednesday, February 12, 2014 as part of the World Series trophy tour throughout Massachusetts.”“A veteran poses with the 2013 Boston Red Sox World Series trophy during an appearance at the VA Hospital in Bedford, Massachusetts Wednesday, February 12, 2014 as part of the World Series trophy tour throughout Massachusetts.”“A 101 year old veteran observes the 2004 Boston Red Sox World Series championship ring during an appearance at the VA Hospital in Bedford, Massachusetts Wednesday, February 12, 2014 as part of the World Series trophy tour throughout Massachusetts.”“Police officers in training pose with the 2013 Boston Red Sox World Series trophy during an appearance at the Reading Police Academy in Reading, Massachusetts Wednesday, February 12, 2014 as part of the World Series trophy tour throughout Massachusetts.”“Red Sox Ambassador Kali Richards (right) gives a rose to a resident at the Life Care Center of the North Shore in Lynn, Massachusetts Friday, February 14, 2014 during the Boston Red Sox Valentine’s Day caravan and World Series trophy tour to various locations in Boston.”“Mayor Martin J. Walsh stands alongside the Boston Red Sox 2004, 2007, and 2013 World Series trophies as he addresses guests at the Irish Social Club in West Roxbury, Massachusetts Friday, February 14, 2014 during the Boston Red Sox Valentine’s Day caravan and World Series trophy tour to various locations in Boston.”“Mayor Martin J. Walsh poses with Boston Red Sox mascot Wally the Green Monster and the 2004, 2007, and 2013 World Series trophies at the Irish Social Club in West Roxbury, Massachusetts Friday, February 14, 2014 during the Boston Red Sox Valentine’s Day caravan and World Series trophy tour to various locations in Boston.”“Boston Red Sox mascot Wally the Green Monster poses with a resident alongside the 2004 and 2007 World Series at The Standish Village Assisted Living Center in West Roxbury, Massachusetts Friday, February 14, 2014 during the Boston Red Sox Valentine’s Day caravan and World Series trophy tour to various locations in Boston.”“Wally the Green Monster poses with a resident at The Standish Village Assisted Living Center in West Roxbury, Massachusetts Friday, February 14, 2014 during the Boston Red Sox Valentine’s Day caravan and World Series trophy tour to various locations in Boston.”
I’ve been busy out on the road with the Red Sox contingent lately. We’ve been all over New England, spreading the World Series cheer to schools, community centers, arenas, hospitals, stores, and everything in between.
It’s been a nice opportunity to see some of these places and small towns that I otherwise wouldn’t get the chance to see, and to meet some very friendly and interesting people.
You can also see the effect these trophies have on those who are less fortunate or are struggling at the moment. It seems like these quick moments can go a long way.
“The 2004, 2007, and 2013 World Series trophies are displayed across an aisle of seats on a jetBlue airplane during a Boston Red Sox visit to jetBlue Airways terminal at Logan Airport in Boston, Massachusetts Thursday, November 14, 2013 to unveil a 2013 World Series Championship banner.”“Boston Red Sox mascot Wally the Green Monster, members of the Boston Police Department, and former Red Sox left fielder Jim Rice pose for a photograph on the runway during a Boston Red Sox visit to jetBlue Airways terminal at Logan Airport in Boston, Massachusetts Thursday, November 14, 2013 to unveil a 2013 World Series Championship banner.”“Fans pose with Boston Red Sox mascot Wally the Green Monster and the 2004, 2007, and 2013 World Series trophies at South Station in Boston, Massachusetts Thursday, December 12, 2013 as part of the Red Sox Holiday Caravan to various locations throughout Boston.”“Boston Red Sox players and coaches pose for a photograph outside a Duck Tour boat in Boston, Massachusetts Thursday, December 12, 2013 as part of the Red Sox Holiday Caravan to various locations throughout Boston.”“Boston Duck Boat driver ‘Flo’ drives Boston Red Sox players and coaches through Boston, Massachusetts Thursday, December 12, 2013 as part of the Red Sox Holiday Caravan to various locations throughout Boston.”“Boston Red Sox pitcher Brandon Workman, catcher Ryan Lavarnway, mascot Wally the Green Monster, and pitcher Drake Britton pose for a photograph with the Olympic Torch and the 2004, 2007, and 2013 World Series trophies during an appearance to Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts Thursday, December 12, 2013.”“Members of the Boston Red Sox front office, pitcher Brandon Workman, catcher Ryan Lavarnway, mascot Wally the Green Monster, and pitcher Drake Britton pose for a photograph with the Olympic Torch and the 2004, 2007, and 2013 World Series trophies during an appearance to Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts Thursday, December 12, 2013.”“Boston Red Sox catcher Ryan Lavarnway shares a laugh with a patient during a visit to Boston Children’s Hospital in Boston, Massachusetts Friday, December 13, 2013 as part of the Red Sox Holiday Caravan to various locations throughout Boston.”“Boston Red Sox catcher Ryan Lavarnway poses with a patient and the World Series trophy during a visit to The Jimmy Fund at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston, Massachusetts Friday, December 13, 2013 as part of the Red Sox Holiday Caravan to various locations throughout Boston.”“Boston Red Sox pitcher Drake Britton shows the World Series trophy to a patient during a visit to The Jimmy Fund at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston, Massachusetts Friday, December 13, 2013 as part of the Red Sox Holiday Caravan to various locations throughout Boston.”“Boston Red Sox pitcher Brandon Workman shares a laugh with a patient as he shows him the World Series trophy during a visit to The Jimmy Fund at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston, Massachusetts Friday, December 13, 2013 as part of the Red Sox Holiday Caravan to various locations throughout Boston.”“Boston Red Sox pitcher Craig Breslow holds a baby as catcher Ryan Lavarnway holds the World Series trophy during a visit to Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston, Massachusetts Friday, December 13, 2013 as part of the Red Sox Holiday Caravan to various locations throughout Boston.”“Scarlett Rohnke, a two and a half year-old patient at The Jimmy Fund, plays with Boston Red Sox pitcher Craig Breslow during a visit to The Jimmy Fund at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston, Massachusetts Friday, December 13, 2013 as part of the Red Sox Holiday Caravan to various locations throughout Boston.”“Boston Red Sox mascot Wally the Green Monster poses with a christmas tree during the annual Christmas at Fenway celebration Saturday, December 14, 2013, which featured speaking appearances and autograph sessions with players and coaches, holiday themed attractions and decorations, and opportunities for fans to purchase tickets for the 2014 season.”“Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus pose for a photograph during the annual Christmas at Fenway celebration Saturday, December 14, 2013, which featured speaking appearances and autograph sessions with players and coaches, holiday themed attractions and decorations, and opportunities for fans to purchase tickets for the 2014 season.”“A Red Sox themed christmas ornament is shown during the annual Christmas at Fenway celebration Saturday, December 14, 2013, which featured speaking appearances and autograph sessions with players and coaches, holiday themed attractions and decorations, and opportunities for fans to purchase tickets for the 2014 season.”“Fans display tickets they purchased for the 2014 Boston Red Sox season during the annual Christmas at Fenway celebration Saturday, December 14, 2013, which featured speaking appearances and autograph sessions with players and coaches, holiday themed attractions and decorations, and opportunities for fans to purchase tickets for the 2014 season.”“Sienna Kaplan, 4, of Melrose, MA plays with snow during the annual Christmas at Fenway celebration Saturday, December 14, 2013, which featured speaking appearances and autograph sessions with players and coaches, holiday themed attractions and decorations, and opportunities for fans to purchase tickets for the 2014 season.”
I’ve been busy over the last several weeks out on the road with Red Sox players, coaches, and personnel, who have been making World Series trophy visits as part of the Red Sox Holiday Caravan to various locations throughout New England.
It’s been lots of fun to follow the trophies around and to document the guys as they do their part to spread some cheer this holiday season. These are the highlights from some of those visits, as well as from Christmas at Fenway last weekend.
“Boston Red Sox pitchers stretch before game three of the 2013 World Series against the St. Louis Cardinals Saturday, October 26, 2013 at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, Missouri.”“Boston Red Sox pitcher Junichi Tazawa walks toward left field before game three of the 2013 World Series against the St. Louis Cardinals Saturday, October 26, 2013 at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, Missouri.”“A young Boston Red Sox fan poses for a photograph before game three of the 2013 World Series against the St. Louis Cardinals Saturday, October 26, 2013 at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, Missouri.”“The sun sets over Busch Stadium before game three of the 2013 World Series between the Boston Red Sox and the St. Louis Cardinals Saturday, October 26, 2013 at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, Missouri.”“Starting lineups are introduced during a pre-game ceremony before game three of the 2013 World Series between the Boston Red Sox and the St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium Saturday, October 26, 2013 at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, Missouri.”“Starting lineups are introduced during a pre-game ceremony before game three of the 2013 World Series between the Boston Red Sox and the St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium Saturday, October 26, 2013 at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, Missouri.”“Fans wave towels during a pre-game ceremony before game three of the 2013 World Series between the Boston Red Sox and the St. Louis Cardinals Saturday, October 26, 2013 at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, Missouri.”“Boston Red Sox center fielder Jacoby Ellsbury bobbles a fly ball during the third inning of game three of the 2013 World Series against the St. Louis Cardinals Saturday, October 26, 2013 at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, Missouri.”“Boston Red Sox third baseman Xander Bogaerts hits a triple during the fifth inning of game three of the 2013 World Series against the St. Louis Cardinals Saturday, October 26, 2013 at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, Missouri.”“Boston Red Sox right fielder Shane Victorino points as he scores during the eighth inning of game three of the 2013 World Series against the St. Louis Cardinals Saturday, October 26, 2013 at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, Missouri.”“Boston Red Sox left fielder Daniel Nava slides into second base as shortstop Pete Kozma turns a double play during the sixth inning of game three of the 2013 World Series against the St. Louis Cardinals Saturday, October 26, 2013 at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, Missouri.”“St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Joe Kelly exits the game during the sixth inning of game three of the 2013 World Series against the St. Louis Cardinals Saturday, October 26, 2013 at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, Missouri.”“Boston Red Sox pitcher Craig Breslow exits the game during the seventh inning of game three of the 2013 World Series against the St. Louis Cardinals Saturday, October 26, 2013 at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, Missouri.”“Boston Red Sox catcher Jarrod Saltalamacchia tags out catcher Yadier Molina during the ninth inning of game three of the 2013 World Series against the St. Louis Cardinals Saturday, October 26, 2013 at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, Missouri.”“Boston Red Sox third baseman Will Middlebrooks is called for an interference error as St. Louis Cardinals infielder Allen Craig runs toward home to score the game winning run during the ninth inning of game three of the 2013 World Series Saturday, October 26, 2013 at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, Missouri.”“Boston Red Sox catcher Jarrod Saltalamacchia argues with home plate umpire Dana DeMuth after third baseman Will Middlebrooks was called for an interference error by third base umpire Jim Joyce allowing St. Louis Cardinals infielder Allen Craig to score the game winning run during the ninth inning of game three of the 2013 World Series Saturday, October 26, 2013 at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, Missouri.”“Umpires walk off the field after the St. Louis Cardinals defeated the Boston Red Sox in game three of the 2013 World Series on a fielder’s interference call in the ninth inning by third base umpire Jim Joyce Saturday, October 26, 2013 at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, Missouri.”
It was an absolutely crazy ending to a back and forth game three of the World Series out here in St. Louis. I don’t know what to make of how the game ended, and don’t have much time to post about it right now.
Here are the photos I shot from my elevated position along the first base line at Busch Stadium. We’ll see how it goes tonight. Hoping for a Red Sox win to even the series!
