Attention Mississippi: Calling All Red Sox Fans

When I became a Red Sox fan I never would have imagined that I would expect the Red Sox to be in playoffs year after year. No matter how many times we find ourselves still playing in October, it will never get old or tired. And even though I wasn't around for the 86-year drought, I don't think I can ever take the post-season for granted because not being in the Fall Classic for so long is such a huge part of who the Red Sox are and have become. 

That being said, I would like to welcome you to A Long Toss to Fenway. This blog is dedicated to the Red Sox, but even more than that, it is dedicated to the Red Sox fans and Red Sox Nation members across the state of Mississippi. I started this blog when I found out I was chosen to be the Governor of Mississippi for RSN. I couldn't think of a better honor, and I want to make sure that all Red Sox fans across the state have a place to share their ideas and express their love for the team we all follow so closely. 

We all know the struggles that come with being a Red Sox fan so far away from Boston: the countless Yankees "fans" we see everywhere we go, the constant barrage of Braves games on up to five television stations a night during the regular season, and keeping our fingers crossed that a Red Sox game gets picked up nationally. 

It's hard to be a Red Sox fan this far from the Charles River. 

But that's why we have to stay connected. Throughout the post-season, the off season and next season, I will be keeping up with this blog so that we can all better connect and enjoy our team. From watch parties to membership drives to fundraisers for organizations like the Jimmy Fund, we will stay connected to our team. We may be thousands of miles away, but we all share a similar love. 

So let me know who you are and let's get Mississippi excited about the Boston Red Sox.