We are kindred spirits. I saw the Sox play the A's in Oakland when I was stationed in Monterey. El Tiante pitched a 2 hitter in one game! The A's had Reggie Jackson, Catfish Hunter, Blue Moon Odom. A powerhouse. Geting to see Yaz, Pudge, Remy, Petrocelli and all the guys play there was great. One of my favorite Sox memories. I've also seen them in Texas, Pittsburg, Baltimore, Chicago, Cleveland, Chicago, Detroit, Tampa Bay, Denver, and Boston. Basically I'll go wherever they're playing within a 5 or 6 hour drive. Now that we've moved to Charlotte, I'll be going to Atlanta, and Washington for some games.
My wife got me tickets on the Green Monster a few years ago for my birthday - that's was quite an experience.
Pretty awesome you saw the Hoosier win at Oregon!