OT: Disneyworld and Spring Training

[joelsabi]

Re: OT: Disneyworld and Spring Training

Another thing to keep in mind is that some teams have an autograph-signing day when most of the team is available. My wife and I lucked into the Dodgers' last autograph day at Vero Beach in early March 2008, just before they moved. We didn't know about it in advance, and just happened to be there. We went on the field, and got probably half the Dodgers' regular lineup and roster, including Joe Torre. I think these auto-signing days are probably early in ST. I don't know how many teams do them.You might find dates via the team websites.

thanks on the tip. not too fond of waiting in line for autographs tho. how large do the lines get for autographs on signing days.

also anyone know if watching a photoshoot day for baseball cards topps even possible? when does this occur?

[coxfan]

Re: OT: Disneyworld and Spring Training

The only spring training autograph day we've been to was the Dodgers at Vero Beach in early March 2008, only a few days before they moved to Arizona. There were no lines, as the players, coaches, and manager all stood around on the foul lines and you could walk on the field and go to whomever you wanted. You brought your own ball or whatever, and there was no charge, ( other than your game ticket to get in, of course); or registration to slow things down.

They did let kids have the first 30 minutes, but there was adequate time for all. Some players and a coach or two chose not to participate, but most did sign, including regulars. There was a huge crowd pressing around Joe Torre almost to a dangerous point, but some others had almost nobody and you could walk right up. In addition to regulars, some prospects also participated, including a couple who made the team. Because of the crowds, Torre after the autograph day restricted his signing to small kids, but everybody got him the first day.

I don't know anything about other teams and whether they do this.

[sox83cubs84]

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I havent gone to a game in Tucson in 4 years maybe longer. Other people I know that collect autographs have told me that they limit the amount of baseballs you can bring in to get singed, you cannot bring bats into the stadium to get signed (The Cubs also won't let you bring in bats.) I just don't care for the ride and since I live in AZ I have plenty of time to watch my beloved A's so I check out other teams or take a break for a day. I am actually hoping to land a job with the ground crew for the A's this season so my autograph and game used collecting may take a back seat this spring but we'll see.....

The limits on items in Tucson is pretty accurate. I was able to bring a bat in (an old Jerry Hairston Sr. bat to swap to Scott Hairston for one of his). I cleared it with park security the day before, and, after the trade, I had to leave the newly acquired Scott Hairston bat in a team office area until I left. It worked out when I planned ahead.

Dave M.
Chicago area