• Boston Globe, Thursday, March 11, 2010 10:58 AM

The color commentator on Boston Red Sox broadcasts known as RemDawg is peddling $500 "season passes" to devoted fans who'd like a guaranteed table to watch TV broadcasts in the comfort of Jerry Remy's Sports Bar & Grill, Jenn Abelson reports.

They'll also receive a $25 food credit and one free beer per visit, invitations to exclusive events (up to a $3,000 value) and an autographed picture of Remy at their table.

"This $500 season-ticket package can deliver an experience as close to an actual season ticketholder as possible, at a fraction of the price,'' says restaurant gm Don Bailey. But Boston University professor Chris Cakebread, who teaches advertising and sports marketing, thinks the package seems "certainly an over-exaggerated way to show your love for the Red Sox."

My take? Never underestimate the ability of a Red Sox fan to over-exaggerate.

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