Colorado Rockies Fan-Fest 2012

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The Rockies finally started heading in the right direction this year.

In the past, Fan Fest has been a Season Ticket holder ONLY event - unless you know someone with Season Tickets who would give you a Fan Fest ticket - and has been unavailable to the vast majority of Rockies Fans (it is estimated that of their Season Ticket Holders 25-35% are Corporate Tickets - if not more).

This year the Rockies have expanded Fan Fest from a one Saturday in January event to a two day weekend event in January with Saturday being the 'traditional' (this is the 4th Fan Fest) Season Ticket holder 'exclusive' event and adding Sunday as an 'open' event available to all.

Saturday January 21st is the 'exclusive' Season Ticket holder event. Tickets are free for Season Ticket holders who request them.

Sunday January 22nd is the 'open' public event. Tickets are $25 per person and all proceeds go to Rockies Charities.

I will be going to BOTH days through the generosity of friends who are Season Ticket holders who I have introduced to the Game Used hobby over the years.

If any other board members live in the Denver area and are going as well, let me know and maybe we can meet up.

All the best -

Smitty

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Rockies Fest UPDATE:

Day One is in the books...

Gates opened at 9:30am... we went straight to the sale area where I bought 3 GU Balls (MLB Authenticated from a 2006 game against the Braves) for $10 ea, 2 laundry bags for $1 ea, a BBQ Set (aprong, tongs, etc) for $1, some base tags (the markers they put on the sides) for $1 ea, some Mother's Day and Father's Day jersey ribbons ($1 for the lot), a book for $1, a 2007 NLCS Champagne Bottle (Game 4 'sweep' celebration - MLB Authenticated) for $30 and the 'shirt of his back' from Tyler Colvin worn during today's event for $225.

Then off to get autographs... the Rockies Autograph sessions are 'blind draws' meaning you don't know who you are getting. Our 1st session (10:30) was Bettancourt and Jim Wright. I passed off my ticket and went and waited next door and got Giambi to sign the Game Issued Glove I picked up over the off-season.

Next session was at 11:30. Went downstairs and got the Minor Leaguers - Kent Matthes GU Bat, Tyler Matzek, Delta Cleary, etc. Went back up for the 11:30 AU Session - Jim Tracy and Matt Belisle. Passed again and went back for the next round or Minor Leaguers. Got Chad Bettis and Nolan Arenado. Arenado signed his GU bat and a ball for me and put 'AFL MVP' on both. He told me the GU bat is the FIRST AFL MVP inscription anyone has asked for from him.

Went and ate, checked out the Humidor again, went to the clubhouse where Keith Schulz (Equipment Mgr) gave me two more leather belts for my mannequins... saw my buddy Herb Shankman (played Minor Leagues in the 50's for the Braves) and to the dugout.

Back up for our last auto session (1:30pm - didn't have a 12:30 ticket) - Todd Helton. Got my 2011 Team Bat finished with him then we went to Mountain Ranch Club and they were letting un-ticketed people in for Cargo and Tyler Colvin! Got the Cargo Bobble Head signed - last one from last year's bobble heads needed signed - and got Tyler to sign the other batting glove from the pair he gave me last year when he was here with the Cubs. I told him I owned the jersey he was wearing and he asked 'but what if I wanted to keep it?' (It is his 1st Rockies issued Jersey)... my wife replied, 'You can come to our house and visit it anytime you want.' He laughed and said he really liked that response.

Then we wen back to the store... it had been picked through... checked out a few more things and then went to Cheesecake Factory.

Pics will be posted soon...

Tomorrow - Day Two... coming soon...

- Smitty

[yanks12025]

Curious, the jersey you bought was just worn today or in an actual mlb game?

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Curious, the jersey you bought was just worn today or in an actual mlb game?

Worn today. All proceeds go to Rockies Charities.

The Rockies just traded Ian Stewart to the Cubs for Colvin and DJ LeMahieu so the jersey could not have been worn in an actual game.

Before purchasing the jersey I talked to Aaron Heinrich - the guy who signs all of the Rockies LOAs for their GU/Issued/Signed items - and he verified this is the 1st Jersey the Rockies had made for Colvin and MLB is certifying the fact they were worn for Rockies Fest 2012.

Tomorrow, the players will be wearing the NEW Road Grey Rockies Jerseys (solid grey like back in 1993 - NO purple pinstripes).

The BIG names - Helton, Giambi, Tulo, Cargo, Cuddyer - were $500, the 2nd tier - Jim Tracy, Fowler, etc - were $350 and the rest - Colvin, Pacheco, Rosario, etc were $225.

They didn't offer the Minor Leaguers jerseys or I probably would have asked for Arenado's.

Hope this answers your questions fully!

- Smitty

[2000mvpfan]

Ah,to live in Denver...I might of actually bought the road Giambi lol...Have fun on day 2 Chris....and did Giambi have anything to say about the glove?

Joe

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Ah,to live in Denver...I might of actually bought the road Giambi lol...Have fun on day 2 Chris....and did Giambi have anything to say about the glove?

Joe

Joe -

Happy Sunday! Just got up, about to shower and head down for Day 2... ;)

I'm just sent you an eMail with my cell #...

Anyway, we 1st saw Jason in the hall and when he saw me, he stopped for e a brief second and greeted me - checked out the 2009 SkySox jersey (yes, I wore it to Rockies Fest) - shook my hand and gave me a fist bump when he left...

I didn't have a ticket for his session, but I knew the Rockies staff working the door and when i showed them the glove, they made an exception and let me in... Jason smiled when he saw the glove - asked where I got - I told him from a former Visiting Clubhouse attendant at Yankees Stadium that claimed Jason had given him the glove. I told him I know it wasn't Game Used, but he did say he kind of remembered it and was glad it was now in my collection. He signed it, took a photo with me and then said he promises to get me some Batting Gloves this year.

Look forward to hearing from you and seeing if we can't make something happen on the Road jersey for you today!

All the best -

Smitty

[Klattsy]

Jason smiled when he saw the glove - asked where I got - I told him from a former Visiting Clubhouse attendant at Yankees Stadium that claimed Jason had given him the glove. I told him I know it wasn't Game Used, but he did say he kind of remembered it and was glad it was now in my collection. He signed it, took a photo with me and then said he promises to get me some Batting Gloves this year.

This is great man, I love hearing about stories of players seeing their GU gear. It's great to have that kind of contact. Makes the item that much more special too you.

[AS&HRDerbyFan]

Have fun at the fan fest. If you can obtain another game used, mlb authenticated ball, I would like to purchase one from you with a reasonable profit for your trouble. I can be reached at msgtbaumann@yahoo.com if you are able to make it happen.

John

[2000mvpfan]

This is great man, I love hearing about stories of players seeing their GU gear. It's great to have that kind of contact. Makes the item that much more special too you.

+1.
As an example,I recently brought 2 game used bats to be signed at a 1983 Phillies reunion show.Bob Molinaro had a huge smile on his face as I walked up to him,saying "Ah...now here comes an old one!!".Both he and the handler were amazed when I told him it was from his MiLB days as an Evansville Triplet in 1976.
The other bat,however,was signed without even a glance up at me...the signer:Mike Schmidt.Now I know Schmitty's seen a lot more of his gamers than Molinaro has,but sheesh,not even a word...

Joe

[Klattsy]

The other bat,however,was signed without even a glance up at me...the signer:Mike Schmidt.Now I know Schmitty's seen a lot more of his gamers than Molinaro has,but sheesh,not even a word...

Joe

I know how you feel Joe. I have had 3 items signed by Aussie guys here in Australia, Scott Wearne was great with his Brockton Rox jersey, Justin Huber was litterally lost for words when I took his Futures Game helmet, but Brad Harman who signed one of his bats for me did not say anything. I think he holds a bit of a grudge against baseball because of his suspension, but then why play? They also lost the game that I got him at on some dodgy umpiring. Plus I made him come back to the dugout from the 1st base line as he was walking off...OK, starting to make sense now.

Looking forward to seeing pics from the Rockies fan fest...

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Before I add pictures and get into the Day 2 action, I need to let Joe (2000mvpfan) know that I did not get to the P.O. today due to some things that came up, so I will get the jersey out either late tomorrow or on Wednesday.

In the time being, Jason Giambi's clone says, "I have something for you Joe!"

http://i243.photobucket.com/albums/ff130/C_Cubed_Productions/GiambiJsy6.jpg

All the best -

Smitty

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Alrighty then... let's do a quick Catch Up on Day 1 action... I literally took HUNDREDS of photos, so I will just be putting up my favorites...

1st up is the one that is now my screen saver on the home PC:

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Next, the autographs:

Jason Giambi Glove -

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http://i243.photobucket.com/albums/ff130/C_Cubed_Productions/SmittyGiambiGlove.png

Nolan Arenado Bat & Ball -

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http://i243.photobucket.com/albums/ff130/C_Cubed_Productions/ArenadoMe.jpg

Kent Matthes Bat -

http://i243.photobucket.com/albums/ff130/C_Cubed_Productions/MatthesBat1.jpg

http://i243.photobucket.com/albums/ff130/C_Cubed_Productions/MatthesMe.jpg

Carlos Gonzalez Bobble Head -

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http://i243.photobucket.com/albums/ff130/C_Cubed_Productions/CassandCargo3.jpg

Other items:

The 2007 NLCS Celebration (Game 4) Champagne Bottle -

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BBQ Set:

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With the OWNERS of the Rockies:

Dick Monfort -

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Charlie Monfort -

http://i243.photobucket.com/albums/ff130/C_Cubed_Productions/CharlieMe.jpg

And me in the dugout...

http://i243.photobucket.com/albums/ff130/C_Cubed_Productions/SmittyDugoutBW.jpg

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Day 2 - the PUBLIC Day (if you missed it, Day 1 was a 'Season Ticket Holder' (and Guests) ONLY event). This is the 1st year they have done a 2nd day and the 1st year they have had a 'public' side to the event...

A lot of that has to do with it being the Rockies 20th Season and they are touting it as 'The Year of the Fan'...

So anyway, we started off just like Day 1 - right to the store... I overspent (again) :o and bought 2 GU/MLB Certified Home Plates - Opening Day 2004 (the year we got married) and a Military Appreciation one from 2004. Odd thing with the Military one is the MLB cert says Tigers at Rox (which is true) but the plate has a Tigers logo on it instead of a Rockies logo... I haven't taken pics of these yet, but I will and I will post them here...

I also picked up a Ty Wiggington GU/AU 2011 Hat - no certs - it was on the table with all the other hats:

GU/AU 2011 Wiggington Hat -

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As well as a few GU (again no certs -but wear and numbers in them) 2010 'Stars and Stripes' caps... Cook, De La Rosa, Quintanilla and Stritmatter.

After the store, it was back on the auto trail... 1st stop was going to be Helton so we passed to try for G-Man again - my buddy got Helton on a bat he bought the 1st day, a purple and black two tone Max Bat that said LOG on it... Helton mentioned remembering using it before - very heavily pine tarred... I will get picks from my buddy...

Anyway, Ms Smitty and I got to the Giambi line and just walked right up - we were the 1st people without session tickets, but since no one was behind us, we got right in... added Casey Blake to both my All Time Rockies Jersey and Bat and got Jason on the Jersey and my Sky Sox hat (not GU, but it will display nice with the 2009 GU jersey):

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Then is was back across the stadium for our next Auto Session... Troy Tulowitzki and Tommy Fields... Ms Smitty got Troy to sign the Mark Stritmatter 'Stars and Stripes' Cap so she can display it at work:

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Then we traversed BACK across the stadium to where we got Giambi for another session we didn't have tickets for - Tyler Colvin and Carlos Gonzalez. We were in the 'hopeful' line (those without session tickets and were about 6 people back when they ended the session! I had the Colvin jersey I had paid for the day before (I picked it up when we were in the store - also, Joe - 2000mvpfan - called me and gave his card over the phone to buy Giambi's Road jersey from Day 2) so I really wanted to get the jersey signed.

We waited for them to come out and they went out a different door than we expected, so I started a brisk walk after Colvin and called out his name... he turned to look back and as he did, Cargo (who i didn't even realize i was passing) turned around, smacked me in the leg, kind of bounced off of me and dropped his water bottle!!! I turned back, relaized it was Cargo and apologized profusely... he laughed, saw my Colvin jersey, said it was okay and Tyler laughed and signed my jersey...

http://i243.photobucket.com/albums/ff130/C_Cubed_Productions/ColvinJsy1.jpg http://i243.photobucket.com/albums/ff130/C_Cubed_Productions/ColvinJsy3.jpg

The incident has already become known among my wife and friends as the 'Cargo Hip-Checking Incident of 2012'... :rolleyes:

I went downstairs to the Rookie area and got Delta Cleary next on the GU bat of his that I have:

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We then proceeded to the car to drop off our stuff so we could come back and just explore and take pics...

We went to the 'try it on' room where they lay out various GU equipment form players that you can handle, try on, etc - but you can't buy it - and we checked out Cargo's glove and some Giambi and Tulo stuff:

http://i243.photobucket.com/albums/ff130/C_Cubed_Productions/GiambiHats4-1.jpg http://i243.photobucket.com/albums/ff130/C_Cubed_Productions/GiambiStuff.jpg

Next stop - the locker room... Cargo's Locker, G-Man's Locker, Tulo's Locker, etc...

http://i243.photobucket.com/albums/ff130/C_Cubed_Productions/CargoLocker.jpg

http://i243.photobucket.com/albums/ff130/C_Cubed_Productions/CassatTuloLocker.jpg

http://i243.photobucket.com/albums/ff130/C_Cubed_Productions/SmittyatGiambiLocker.jpg

That pretty much concluded our 2012 Rockies Fest and we started to head to the exit... but WAIT, there's more!

On our way out of the locker room area, Cargo comes walking towards us on his way out... I got a chance to talk to him and apologize for the 'hip-check'... he was very gracious, said it was all okay and no hard feelings... in fact the way he was laughing, I think he thought the whole thing was pretty funny...

I'll close with one of my other favorite pics from the weekend - from Day 1 - Ms Smitty and I sitting in the dugout!

http://i243.photobucket.com/albums/ff130/C_Cubed_Productions/SmittysDugout.jpg

[2000mvpfan]

Before I add pictures and get into the Day 2 action, I need to let Joe (2000mvpfan) know that I did not get to the P.O. today due to some things that came up, so I will get the jersey out either late tomorrow or on Wednesday.

In the time being, Jason Giambi's clone says, "I have something for you Joe!"

http://i243.photobucket.com/albums/ff130/C_Cubed_Productions/GiambiJsy6.jpg

All the best -

Smitty

Chris-
No worries,and I gotta say from the pics of fanfest I think these road jerseys are pretty sharp looking...I think they look far less "busy" and more elegant without the pinstripes.
Thanks again for the assist,and talk to you soon.

Joe

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Chris-
No worries,and I gotta say from the pics of fanfest I think these road jerseys are pretty sharp looking...I think they look far less "busy" and more elegant without the pinstripes.
Thanks again for the assist,and talk to you soon.

Joe


Did you see the pic of the J.G. Hat!?!? I'm going to make some calls/eMails and see if I can acquire that bad boy for my collection!!!!

Don't know what year, but it's a G-Man gamer...

- Smitty

[Klattsy]

Love the photos and the write up, that's probably as close to an MLB dressing room as I will ever get :) Thanks Smitty.

[rays54]

great pickups and photos. Nolans bat is his first ST cracked bat as is Mathes.
See you end March.
Your a good man

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great pickups and photos. Nolans bat is his first ST cracked bat as is Mathes.
See you end March.
Your a good man

Nope. YOU'RE a Good Man for hooking me up with those bats last year!!!

See you in just about 2 months my friend...

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More Pictures....

The Colvin Jersey (better pics) - MLB Authentication: FJ586169

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Hologram number FJ586169 was located in the MLB Authentication Database under HOME JERSEY.
Session Product Description:
Session Name: ROCKIES FEST
Session Date: January 21, 2012
Autographer:
Authenticator: AUTHENTICATORS, INC.
Additional Information: COLORADO ROCKIES HOME JERSEY. JERSEY WORN DURNING ROCKIES FAN FEST BY -- TYLER COLVIN #21

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Joe's (2000mvpfan) Giambi Jersey - MLB Authentication: FJ586197

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Hologram number FJ586197 was located in the MLB Authentication Database under ROAD JERSEY.
Session Product Description:
Session Name: ROCKIES FEST
Session Date: January 22, 2012
Autographer:
Authenticator: AUTHENTICATORS, INC.
Additional Information: COLORADO ROCKIES ROAD JERSEY. JERSEY WORN DURNING ROCKIES FAN FEST BY - JASON GIAMBI #23

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GU Home Plate - Opening Day 2004 - MLB Authenticated: MT00017446

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Hologram number MT00017446 was located in the MLB Authentication Database under BASES.
Session Product Description: GAME DAY BASES
Game: ROCKIES VS DIAMONDBACKS
Session Name: ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS @ COLORADO ROCKIES
Session Date: April 12, 2004
Autographer:
Authenticator: AUTHENTICATORS, INC.
Additional Information: HOME PLATE

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GU Home Plate - July 4th 2004 - MLB Authenticated: MT00409314

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Hologram number MT00409314 was located in the MLB Authentication Database under BASES.
Session Product Description: COMMEMORATIVE HOMEPLATE
Game: DETROIT TIGERS
Session Name: DETROIT TIGERS @ COLORADO ROCKIES
Session Date: July 04, 2004
Autographer:
Authenticator: AUTHENTICATORS, INC.
Additional Information: DETROIT AUTOGRAPH HOMEPLATE

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Got my pictures backwards on the plates.... OHHH for an edit feature!!!

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July 4th, 2004 Plate...

Strange. The Plate is from a game played AT Coors Field Between the Tigers and the Rockies, but it has a Tigers 'Tag' on the edge and is signed by the Detroit Tigers.

28 Autos on the base:

PITCHERS:

Steve Colyer - 51
Craig Dingman - 57
Franklyn German - 62
Jason Johnson - 21
Gary Knotts - 35 (SP)
Al Levine - 43
Mike Maroth - 46
Nate Robertson - 37
Jamie Walker - 32
Esteban Yan - 59

CATCHERS:

Mike DiFelice - 26

INFIELDERS:

Garlos Guillen - 9 (S)
Omar Infante - 20 (S)
Brandon Inge - 15
Greg Norton - 28
Dmitri Young - 25 (S)

OUTFIELDERS:

Bobby Higginson - 4
Craig Monroe - 27 (S)
Alex Sanchez - 19 (S)
Marcus Thames - 33
Rondell White - 24 (S)

COACHES:

Bob Cluck - 54 (Pitching)
Bruce Fields - 29 (Hitting)
Kirk Gibson - 22 (Bench)
Mick Kelleher - 18 (1B)
Lance Parrish - 13 (Bullpen)
Juan Samuel - 8 (3B)

Missing these two Starters:

Ivan Rodriguez - 7 (C)
Carlos Pena - 12 (IF)

and

Alan Trammell - 3 (MGR)

Two others who are still active that could be added:

Curtis Granderson - 26
Andres Torres - 44

This base might actually go up for sale if any Tigers collectors are interested...

- Smitty

[frikativ54]

Cool stuff. Thanks for sharing your experience, Smitty. :D

[gingi79]

Chris,

In three pages of awesome photos and an experience I think we are all enviable of, I take away from this thread the fact you quietly hooked another GUU member up with a rather unique jersey he never would have had access to without your selfless assistance (and yeah, I saw you offered :cool: ).

Those of us lucky enough to know you, at least as a member of this site for several years, are not at all surprised you went above and beyond for someone else, nor the fact you were so humble and quiet about doing for others.

Sorry my friend, I'm blowing your cover and giving you a pat on the back for allowing another member to obtain something great for their collection quietly when the rest of us would think to praise you for it had you bragged. I only hope my favorite players get traded to Denver, lord knows how much easier their gamers would be with the assistance you so selflessly offer :D

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Chris,

In three pages of awesome photos and an experience I think we are all enviable of, I take away from this thread the fact you quietly hooked another GUU member up with a rather unique jersey he never would have had access to without your selfless assistance (and yeah, I saw you offered :cool: ).

Those of us lucky enough to know you, at least as a member of this site for several years, are not at all surprised you went above and beyond for someone else, nor the fact you were so humble and quiet about doing for others.

Sorry my friend, I'm blowing your cover and giving you a pat on the back for allowing another member to obtain something great for their collection quietly when the rest of us would think to praise you for it had you bragged. I only hope my favorite players get traded to Denver, lord knows how much easier their gamers would be with the assistance you so selflessly offer :D

Thanks so much for the kind comments... I reached out to Joe as soon as i got home from Day 1 after realizing they were letting the jerseys go...

I guess there are no other GUU members in the area, as I asked if anyone else was in the area or going, but received no responses.

Joe and I have a gentleman's agreement in place - I own Giambi's 2009 Rockies Uniform, Joe owns his 2009 Batting Helmet. I own Giambi's 2009 SkySox jersey, Joe owns his 2009 SkySox Cap. We each have right of first refusal if either ever decides to let go of anything.

If there's ever anything I can try to assist with here, let me know - I'll do what I can.

All the best -

Smitty

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Cool stuff. Thanks for sharing your experience, Smitty. :D

You're welcome Les!

BTW - I never got back to you on the hangers. I am trying to remember where I got them, but currently I do not have any extras available - the jersey 'inn' has no vacancies on its rack currently....

Glad you enjoyed the thread.

All the best -

Smitty

[rays54]

Chris
Thank you for taking the time and sending me the Rockies gamer Stars and Stripes Hat. Your a good man.

[2000mvpfan]

Chris-
I wanna jump in on this one too to say thanks for going outta your way to help me get the Giambi road...I truly appreciate it...and hey if you ever wind up needing anything (Wiggington,perhaps..LOL) from the NL East champs,I'm your guy!!

Thanks again,my friend.
Joe