For the first time in 14 years, the Boston Red Sox are freezing prices on tickets for all pre-existing seats and standing-room space at Fenway Park. The team will also freeze ticket prices for spring-training games in Fort Myers, Fla.

"We have been listening to fans, friends, and family about the challenges they are facing in light of the current adverse economic conditions," said Larry Lucchino, Red Sox president/CEO, in a story on the team web site. "We are also grateful for the unwavering faith and support our fans have shown us year after year and we hope our ownership's decision to hold prices for the upcoming season will in some way help ease the burden on Red Sox Nation."

The last time the Red Sox froze ticket prices across the board was 1995, following a player strike that ended the 1994 season without a World Series and left the game in a severe state of crisis.

Playing in the smallest park in baseball and riding the longest consecutive sellout streak in baseball history, the Red Sox in 2008 had the highest average ticket price -- $48.80 -- in the major leagues.

Special discount programs for active duty military and clergy will continue in 2009, while premium seat contractual ticketholders may freeze their ticket prices at 2008 levels if they extend their contracts for an additional season.