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02-14-2011, 10:40 PM #1
Spring Training Sabbatical - 2011 Edition
Hey all -
I spent the better part of my day going over schedules and current rosters (including Non-Roster invitees) and creating a 'skeleton' itinerary for next month's trip to the Cactus League.
Here it is:
Fri March 18th
* Depart Denver
Sat March 19th
* Arrive in Surprise
* Graphing at Surprise (morning)
* Game - SEA @ TEX (autos - Ichiro, Bradley, Wedge, Figgins, Nolan, Hambone)
* Dinner w/ Brother and his wife
Sun March 20th
* Graphing at Surprise (morning)
* Game - LAA @ COL (check out the stadium and set up)
* Check into our Hotel
Mon March 21st
* Graphing at Surprise (morning)
* Game - CLE @ KC (autos only - Nix, Santana, Yost, Hochevar)
Tues March 22nd
* Off Day for Rox (G-Man meet? - I'm working on)
* Game (if we miss Nix on MON) - CLE @ AZ (autos only - Nix and Santana)
Wed March 23rd
* Graphing at Surprise (morning)
* Game - SEA @ COL (night game)
Thu March 24th
* TUCSON Day
Fri March 25th
* Graphing at Talking Stick (morning)
* Game - TEX @ COL (night game)
Sat March 26th
* Graphing at Surprise (morning) if needed
* Depart for Denver
I will update this later with more detail on items I am looking to get autographed, items I am looking to obtain and players I am seeking for autographs as well as plans for card shops, used bookstores (I find most of my baseball library at stores in Phoenix and Tucson.
Man I love the phrase "Pitchers and catchers Report"!
- Smitty
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02-15-2011, 11:12 AM #2
Re: Spring Training Sabbatical - 2011 Edition
Anything after the 22nd is subject to change of course, if 'ya get to meet up with the G-Man. Especially after the G-Man sees the pics of his 'clone'!
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02-18-2011, 09:55 AM #3
Re: Spring Training Sabbatical - 2011 Edition
T Minus One Month and counting until my departure date for Spring Training Sabbatical - 2011 Edition.
In the coming weeks I will be updating / fine-tuning my Itinerary as well as planning out the items I am hoping to have signed as well as the autographs I will be seeking, the games I will be watching and the shops, sites and attractions I plan to visit.
- Smitty
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02-25-2011, 07:55 PM #4
Re: Spring Training Sabbatical - 2011 Edition
T-Minus 3 weeks and counting... starting to get stuff together and make my list of who and what I'm looking to see and get signed...
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02-25-2011, 10:13 PM #5
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Re: Spring Training Sabbatical - 2011 Edition
Any chance you could try and snag some Orlando Cabrera GU stuff? Ill pay you for it! Please let me know.
Thank you,
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02-26-2011, 12:53 AM #6
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02-26-2011, 01:04 AM #7
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02-26-2011, 01:05 AM #8
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02-26-2011, 01:08 AM #9
Re: Spring Training Sabbatical - 2011 Edition
So, I've given you the Tentative Itinerary... now, here is the Tentative List of what I hope to achieve at Spring Training this season...
Texas Rangers:
Josh Hamilton (Autos)
2009 All Star Game Jersey
2010 All Star Game Jersey
2010 All Star Game Ball
2010 World Series Ball
Try to obtain a Game Used Bat or Batting Gloves
Nolan Ryan (Autos)
2010 World Series Ball
Hall of Fame Ball
Old Style Batting Practice Hat (to match jersey I already have)
Other Rangers (Autos)
Add to current Rangers AU Jersey - looking for Charlie Pride
Colorado Rockies:
Jason Giambi (Autos)
OMLB Ball
2009 Game Used (Rockies Debut) Jersey - have Inscription(s) added
2010 Game Used Batting Helmet - re-sign (Fan Fest AUTO ran - had to remove)
2010 Game Used Bat
Try to obtain a Game Used Batting Gloves & Hat
Eric Young Jr (Autos)
2009 Game Used (1st MLB Home Run) Jersey - have inscription added
2010 Game Used Hat
Try to obtain a Game Used Batting Gloves
Mike McKenry (Autos)
2010 Game Used (MLB Debut) Jersey - with inscriptions
2010 Game Used Locker Plate
Try to obtain a Game Used Batting Gloves, Hat or Catching Gear
Other Rockies (Autos)
Add to current Rockies AU Jersey and Bat
Other Teams / Players:
Cleveland Indians:
Carlos Santana - Catcher's Mitt
Jayson Nix - 2008 Allen & Ginter Card
Kansas City Royals:
George Brett - Bat
Ned Yost - Catcher's Mitt
Luke Hochevar (Royals) - just want to chat... my cousin coached him with the Ft Worth Cats
Chicago White Sox:
A.J. Pierzynski - Catcher's Mitt
Gordon Beckham - Ball
Seattle Mariners:
Chris Smith - he's my name sake!!!!
Ichiro - on anything!
Eric Wedge - Catcher's Mitt
I don't usually try for teams that will be coming to Coors Field as I get most of those guys when they are here, so I try to use my time to grab the guys on teams I don't get to see - except for the Rockies. It's just easier there than at Coors Field most of the time...
So now you have an insight as to where I start with my Annual Sabbatical... after dates, travel and accommodations are squared away of course...
The next step will be to get on-line and start buying tickets for the games we plan to attend so that is taken care of and out of the way before we get there.
So I need to get crackin'!
Don't forget - Rockies Spring Training games start TOMORROW - Sat Feb 26th against the D-Backs at Salt River Fields @ Talking Stick (SRFaTS)...
All the best -
Smitty
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02-26-2011, 01:31 AM #10
Re: Spring Training Sabbatical - 2011 Edition