Here's how it looks in the press box. It is crowded, but not as bad as I thought. I may even some empty seats next to me.

Yes, this guy has a press credential. He's a radio personality of some sort.

This is the pregame Tony La Russa press conference. When you hear the term "bowels of the stadium," they are talking about this place. I think when it's not used for press conference, the grounds crew uses it to store dirt. Seriously.

This is tonight's press dining room fare. Pretty good, actually. Some tri-tip, lasagne, veggies. We did have to pay $9 for it. Normally during the playoffs the food is free, but they just give you some cold box lunch type thing.

Finally, a look at the field from the press box during pregame introductions.