April 26, 2008
The Dead Ball Era Returns to Boston
It seems odd to me that fans of a lineup as hard-hitting as ‘08 Sox would wish a return to the tactical baseball of the 19-teens, but if the Dropkick Murphys think it’s a good idea, who am I to judge? Yes, in case you’d been living under a rock for the past week, Nuf Ced McGreevy is shipping back to Boston.
The reincarnated 3rd Base Saloon (last stop before home, get it?) will finally put the Foggy Goggle out of its misery, and on a sadder note, absorb the Pour House—who recently sold their 2am liquor license to Fenway Park for lordonlyknowshowmuch—as well. Try and get down to 907 Boylston one of the best tasting, best priced brunches around before the place closes shop for good.
Anyway, the good news for well-heeled Sox fans is you no longer have to live in the hubbub, squalor and constant construction of Kenmore Square for the full Red Sox experience. Here are some Sweet Back Bay Digs that’ll let you beat that relay as you round 3rd and head for home.
228 Comm Ave #9 - $419,000
1 bed, I bath, 576 sq. ft.
For the budget-conscious (by Back Bay standards) member of the reincarnated Royal Rooters, this one-bed skimps on the kitchen, but provides ample floorspace throughout the rest of the unit. Might be a bit sunny on Sunday mornings after late games, though.
295 Newbury St #PH - $5,000,000
3 beds, 3 baths, 2,844 sq. ft.
For those of you hoping to make the Sox starting line-up as well as the late-night rounds at McGreevy’s, this Newbury St. penthouse brings it all together for you in style. And the list pirce is a mere quarter of Manny Ramirez’s 2008 salary. How could you pass it up?
360 Newbury St, #604 - $745,000
1 bed, 1 bath, $864,000
Might want to lay off the first few pitches on this place, as condo prices across the city are dropping faster than Justin Masterson’s sinker, but a still a great location for a quick stop between Fenway Park and the Boylston Street bars. Just in case a Pedroia jersey doesn’t quite go with your Brooks Brothers collared shirt.
