Tag Archives: Fenway Park

Wall Street Journal: Fenway Park Lefties Are Not All Right

Posted on March 7, 2017 by Campaign Outsider

While Red Sox Nation might be sold on newly acquired pitching ace Chris Sale, the Wall Street Journal’s Michael Salfino is decidedly not. Fenway: A Monster for Lefties The Boston Red Sox were desperate to add an ace this offseason … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Chris Sale, David Price, Fenway Park, Jon Lester, Lefty Gomez, Michael Kopech, Michael Salfino, New York Yankees, Red Sox, Red Sox Nation, Spotrac, Wall Street Journal, Whitey Ford, Yankee Stadium, Yoan Moncada | 2 Comments

Why Boston Isn’t New York (Billy Joel Concert Edition)

Posted on January 9, 2017 by Campaign Outsider

Full disclosure: The hardworking staff grew up in Manhattan, but we’ve lived in Boston for the past 42 years. So we can’t help noticing the yin and yang of the two cities. Latest example: The Billy Joel concert index. Yesterday’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged American Express, Billy Joel, Boston Globe, Citi, Fenway Park, Madison Square Garden, New York Times | Leave a comment

The Pimping Out of Fenway Park

Posted on July 15, 2014 by Campaign Outsider

Yesterday the hardtsking staff noted the new Gosling’s Dark ‘n Stormy Boardroom at Fenway Park, available for $6500-$9500 a pop. And we promised to call Brendan Hankard – Manager, Premium Sales and Services – to discuss the finer points of pimping … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Brendan Hankard, CFBP Package, EMC Club, Fenway Park, Gosling's Dark 'N Stormy Boardroom, John Updike, Legends Suite, lyric little bandbox, Michael J. Sandel, Pavilion Suites, premium hospitality options, The Atlantic, Wall Street Journal, What Isn't for Sale? | 2 Comments

It Was a (Gosling’s) Dark ‘n Stormy Night Game at Fenway

Posted on July 14, 2014 by Campaign Outsider

From our Late to the Corporate Party desk The hardworking staff knows as well as anyone that everything is for sale to marketers these days (see Michael J. Sandel’s definitive 2012 Atlantic piece here), but this ad in last Friday’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Brendan Hankard, EMC Club, Fenway Park, Gosling's Dark 'N Stormy Boardroom, John Updike, lyric little bandbox, Michael J. Sandel, The Atlantic, Wall Street Journal, What Isn't for Sale? | 3 Comments

WSJ’s Jason Gay Totally Gets Boston

Posted on October 26, 2013 by Campaign Outsider

Among the many joys of reading the Wall Street Journal (A-hed, Arena, Weekend Edition) is columnist Jason Gay. And among his many talents is an uncanny knack for capturing the Boston state of mind. Two recent exhibits. October 21 piece on … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged 1946, A-Hed, Arena, Boston Red Sox, Eddie Dyer, Fenway Park, Jason Gay, Jason Terry, Joe Cronin, Kevin Garnett, New York Nets, Paul Pierce, St. Louis Cardinals, Wall Street Journal, Weekend Edition, World's Serious, WSJ. | 4 Comments

Dan Shaughnessy Jinx Goes National

Posted on October 25, 2013 by Campaign Outsider

The hardreading staff at Two-Daily Town asked this question two weeks ago. Now the D.C. set is wondering the same thing. Before last night’s World’s Serious Game 2, Politico’s Playbook posted this: SPORTS BLINK – SHAUGHNESSY JINX? Boston Globe A1, “Red … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Dan Shaughnessy, Fenway Park, jinx the Sox, Politico Playbook, Red Sox, St. Louis Cardinals, Two-Daily Town, World's Serious | Leave a comment

Why The Wall Street Journal Is A Great Newspaper (Marathon Bombing Edition)

Posted on September 23, 2013 by Campaign Outsider

The Weekend Wall Street Journal featured a front-page piece that revealed a very different – and heart-wrenching – side of the Boston Marathon bombing for victims who lost limbs. Struggles of Boston Amputees Mount As Limelight Fades, Some Victims Feel Pressure … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Boston amputees, Boston Marathon bombing, Boston Strong, Celeste Corcoran, Fenway Park, Wall Street Journal | Leave a comment

Local Dailies Have Mo Sports Coverage

Posted on July 22, 2013 by Campaign Outsider

The Boston Sunday papers featured – hold on now – very similar takes on New York Yankee immortal Mariano Rivera, who’s been on a unique farewell tour in this his final season. Peter Abraham piece from the Boston Sunday Globe: Yankees’ … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Boston Herald, Boston Sunday Globe, Fenway Park, Fernando Morales, Harry Clark, It's Good to Live in a Two-Daily Town, Jimmy Fund, Mariano Rivera, Michael Silverman, New York Yankees, Peter Abraham, the great Rivera | Leave a comment

Hey – Does This Violate The People’s Pledge? (V)

Posted on April 20, 2012 by Campaign Outsider

The liberal Super PAC American Bridge has released a web video – to coincide with Fenway’s 100th Birthday Bash – that whacks Sen. Scott Brown (R-Fenway Franking Privilege) for purportedly pushing to ship the Sox to Foxborough back in 2001. … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged 100th anniversary, American Bridge, Elizabeth Warren, Fenway Park, Foxborough, Morning Score, Politico, Red Mass Group, Scott Brown, Wilmington Morning Star | 5 Comments

WSJ Misfires: Fails to Get Full Story On Scott Brown, Fails To Credit First Story On Rahm Emanuel

Posted on April 15, 2012 by Campaign Outsider

Maybe the hardworking staff is just feeling nitpicky tonight, but two weekend Wall Street Journal stories (on consecutive pages, no less) hit us the wrong way. Nitpick #1: Chicago Tussles Over Cameras Mayor Emanuel Says They Would Catch Speeders; Critics … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged boston.com, Chicago Tribune, Elizabeth Warren, Fenway Park, Foxborough, Rahm Emanuel, Red Sox, Redlex Traffic Systems of Australia, Rolling Stone, Scott Brown, traffic cameras, Wall Street Journal | 2 Comments