COMMENTARY
“It’s a big plus for marketing, fan interest and TV ratings in Boston,” Red Sox general manager Dan Duquette told the Globe on Jan. 17, 1996, the day before Major League Baseball owners voted unanimously to begin interleague play in the 1997 season. “It gives an opportunity for the fans in Boston to see the top players in the NL East.”
That was a big deal then, back when Boston.com answered questions like “What’s a ‘Keyword?’” and ran an online betting parlor. As we begin a 23rd season of interleague play at Fenway Park, it simply isn’t, though Colorado offers a matchup with more intrigue than the average one.