Red Sox require an emotional investment

In the world of sports, especially baseball, I appreciate the community spirit and unification a stunning win or disappointing loss can bring but can't seem to give my heart wholly to a sports team. I want a return on my emotional investment. In thinking about the educated and enthused sports fans I know, it seems that (in general) they are deeply emotional people who are not always so outwardly emotional on an individual basis and so the context of the game gives them catharsis...a chance to rebel or revel in the loss or win.

The one time I had really super seats at a Red Sox game was in the early 90's. I was lucky enough to spend the afternoon with a great fan who was keeping stats and educated me on all the ins and outs (literally). It was a thrill being close to the action and reactions of the players and fans and I felt like I was indeed an essential part of a bigger picture. This was before the organization spent $50 million dollars to have a conversation with someone the Yankees got anyway. That kind of big business takes the recreation and joyfulness out of the game, I think.

Does a cheap day lounging in the sun in the bleacher seats with a hot dog and cold brew still exist? I've got the emotion to invest in the Red Sox, just not the cash.