Going to the Bronx = imminent danger?

[Levarkin]

Five of my buddies and I (Toronto residents and Blue Jay fans all) are heading down to the Bronx to catch the Jays' three-game series on Sept. 21-23. The first day I'll wear my Jays hat, but otherwise take it all in and keep a lowish profile.

On at least one of the other two days, though, I'm considering throwing on my awesome 2004 BoSox ALCS Champions t-shirt, and putting on my BoSox hat, recently acquired, and going as a Red Sox fan. I'd try not to be fractious, but I'd be happy to discuss Jeter's overrated D or Theo Epstein's brilliance with any passionate locals.

Is this a terrible idea? Am I going to get my ass kicked, or at least covered in watery, American beer? Or will it all just be good-natured grousing and baseball rivalry one-upmanship? I'm sure Yankee fans are decent (if spoilt) people, and perhaps I'm worrying too much, but I did make it to a Leafs-Penguins playoff game in Pittsburgh a few years back, and I still don't know how we got back over state lines without a police escort. My Sundin jersey has never been the same.

[Suigin406]

i've gone there several times with jays fans and sometimes i've even worn a mets hat, no problems...

not so sure about the Sux stuff, but man, pretty sure u won't get raped or anything, ur overreacting imo

[AbreuTime]

Where are your seats?

[Levarkin]

Right field bleachers. Matt Stairs territory.

I agree that I'm probably overreacting, but I do want to be prepared.

[MikeyPatriot]

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Right field bleachers.

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LOL, you joking?

[Levarkin]

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Right field bleachers.

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LOL, you joking?

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I didn't order them myself, but that's what I've been told. That or in the bank of seats beside them in foul territory. Definitely well out there in right field.

[kyro]

/cue 'You gonna get raped' pic

[iron81]

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Right field bleachers.

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Skip the game. That's the worst part of the park.

For Kyro:

[Triumph36]

you are a moron - sorry dude

just wear normal clothes and act like a normal person. wearing red sox clothing to a game the red sox aren't even playing is asking to get your ass kicked/beer thrown on you.

[g-bebe]

Haha, out with the Bleacher Creatures?

I wore a Yanks hat to a BoSox game earlier this year. Got some pretty weird looks, though, a few comments but nothing serious. I had to stow a BoSox souvenir t-shirt I bought though, so as not to give anyone the wrong idea.