Red Sox Ticket Prices & Craig Breslow's Future

The KJ Show on WEEI features KJ Carson (and guest Dan Bahl)discussing various topics, including a planned "exorcism" for the Red Sox later in the show. The conversation delves into the Red Sox's marketing strategies and ticket pricing, drawing a comparison to Liverpool Football Club, which is owned by the Fenway Sports Group. A friend of KJ's involved in UK soccer matters shared insights that Liverpool, despite its success, maintains affordable ticket prices for fans, unlike the Red Sox, whose ticket prices are among the highest in Major League Baseball. This leads to a discussion about Fenway Park's transformation into a tourist attraction rather than a venue primarily for dedicated fans. The hosts also critique the Red Sox's management, specifically questioning the competence of Craig Breslow. They debate whether Breslow has bought himself time through recent decisions or if his perceived lack of clear direction and decision-making is what's hindering the team. The discussion touches upon the team's performance, the frustration of the fanbase, and the potential impact of fan behavior, such as boycotting away games, as a means of expressing dissatisfaction. The segment concludes with a preview of a game called "Shootout" and further commentary on Breslow's tenure and the team's future prospects.