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Red Sox: 5 potential opponents for a future Field of Dreams game

By Michael DeRosa

Aug 23, 2021; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Red Sox shortstop Xander Bogaerts (2) celebrates with Boston Red Sox first baseman Travis Shaw (23) after Shaw hit a game winning grand slam during the 11th inning against the Texas Rangers at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: Paul Rutherford-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 23, 2021; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Red Sox shortstop Xander Bogaerts (2) celebrates with Boston Red Sox first baseman Travis Shaw (23) after Shaw hit a game winning grand slam during the 11th inning against the Texas Rangers at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: Paul Rutherford-USA TODAY Sports /
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BALTIMORE, MD – AUGUST 22: Freddie Freeman #5 of the Atlanta Braves celebrates a win after a baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on August 22, 2021 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images)
BALTIMORE, MD – AUGUST 22: Freddie Freeman #5 of the Atlanta Braves celebrates a win after a baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on August 22, 2021 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images) /

Option #4: Red Sox vs. Braves

Another National League team, yes, but the Atlanta Braves deserve consideration. Founded in 1871, the Braves were actually originally known as the Boston Red Stockings. Sounds extremely similar to the Red Sox, right? They would go through a series of different names before committing to the Braves back in 1941. They stayed in Boston throughout this entire part of their franchise, before moving to Milwaukee after the 1952 season.

A significant part of their franchise was spent in the same city as the Red Sox, which honestly makes them an alluring option. Although the eventual move to Atlanta has definitely worked out for the team, it is interesting to think of Boston having two MLB teams like New York and Los Angeles. Alas, that part of history is now gone.

Besides this cool element about the Braves, they also have a very entertaining roster of young players. From a marketing standpoint, this helps their case. They have rising stars in Ronald Acuna Jr. and Ozzie Albies. Dansby Swanson also seems to be reaching his potential this season. He already has 25 home runs, which is far more than his previous five seasons in the league. If the Braves also extend Freddie Freeman, they would be even more of a fun team to watch in a big game like this.

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