Spring Training: Who's going?

[kylehess10]

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Thanks everyone for the tips! I can't wait!

[OaklandAsFan]

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I do like Arizona, much better than the Florida trip. We stay in the same resort (head rep's sister is manager) the Angel's stay in. We leave for one night to Tucson. Very nice golf course...guess that would do me a lot more good if I played golf.

You also got to remember, I do love baseball but it is a job. I don't get to ask for autos, pics or anything of that nature. I know some other guys do but I'm there for business. We hit the clubhouse and try getting out of there as soon as possible. The wife is coming with me this time so it should be a lot more fun this year.

My mother used to stay at that resort as well before she moved here. several years ago Chone Figgons was in the room under hers and I have seen the Molina bros come and go as well while they were with the Angels. Its a really nice place, have you ever had the burger from the restaurant there? It is excellent.

[BMH]

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Brian,

Why would you ever want to come back???? LOL I love it in AZ.

Aaron

I do like Arizona, much better than the Florida trip. We stay in the same resort (head rep's sister is manager) the Angel's stay in. We leave for one night to Tucson. Very nice golf course...guess that would do me a lot more good if I played golf.

You also got to remember, I do love baseball but it is a job. I don't get to ask for autos, pics or anything of that nature. I know some other guys do but I'm there for business. We hit the clubhouse and try getting out of there as soon as possible. The wife is coming with me this time so it should be a lot more fun this year.

[lehmsbobby]

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ill be going down on two seperate, short trips...

games march 12-14 in tucson dbacks friday saturday, rockies sunday


and march 27-29 in scottsdale following the giants saturday sunday something else monday...

can't wait, been going the past few years and always come up with tons of autographs and a game used piece or two... even got to batboy for the giants last year... and see the stars at Don and Charlies in scottsdale, like my great sighting of muhammed ali

[xmensports]

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Kyle,

The Astros facility is laid out pretty well. One of the smaller ST stadiums. I'll be in town the same weekend.

The Yankees game will be crowded with standing room only tickets also being sold for that game. Photos wont be a problem. Yankee autos are tough generally anyway but most people rush in as soon as the gates open and lineup down the rightfield corner where the visiting teams enter.

The Astros side is much more auto friendly. Generally the players come out and sign prior to and/or after they quit playing, down in the leftfield corner. Berkman has been tough to get at games for some reason. He does sign on the teams off days if he's at the facility training.

Calvin
calvinward@charter.net

[murfsteve25]

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Outside the stadium, a really good spot to stand is behind the right field wall.quote]
ooops...looks more like the right/centerfield wall

[murfsteve25]

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Anybody able to give me some tips for the Braves & Astros complex when it comes to autographs? This will be my first time down there so I'll need to know where the best spot is to stand to get some 'graphs.

Kyle, Your going to have an amazing time at the Braves complex! My first time going was back in 2005. I'd much rather go to a spring training game than a regular season game.

Inside the stadium, a great spot to stand in down the first base line. Specifically, where the infield dirt and outfield grass meet. Players usually come over and sign after pre game throwing and running.

Outside the stadium, a really good spot to stand is behind the right field wall. Players usually drive/walk past you on the way inside the stadium and you can get auto's there. Youll be standing behing home plate of one of the practice fields. I've attached a pic with an arrow pointing to this spot, if the pic turns out too small then i will try and email it to you.

Also, If you have time id REALLY recommend taking an entire day out and spend it at the practice fields. Watching the minor leaguers practice is pretty cool. I did this once and i was the only fan there. I sat on the bleachers behind home plate and watched BP. I chased foul balls all around the field too. No competition. You'd also get some GREAT pics too.

[markfd]

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Headed down to Viera for the 5th consecutive year. I am doing something different this year and heading down the week full team workouts start as opposed to exhibition games.

Kyle, you are really missing out by not taking in a game at the Astros facility it is my favorite, easy access to both teams and great sight lines for photos. The braves facility is awesome but not very good for getting stuff signed. I enjoyed watching a game at the Tigers facility but did not have much luck with autographs there either.

[xpress34]

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BMH and all others going to AZ... I don't have my dates yet - the wife and I are going to Sin City the last weekend of February and then I will be going on furlough (Laid Off) - but job attached with Unemployment Benes - so I may do an extended ST this year. I usually do a week, might do 2 this year.

I'll let you all know my dates - maybe we can meet up at some games or for a drink after... I will have to do Hi Corbett for the Rox last ST in Tucson and then will be hitting the Rangers for sure and Probably the Angels, Dodgers, White Sox and Mariners.

All the best -

Chris

[whatupyos]

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I'll be in Arizona Feb. 22nd through sometime in March. Haven't decided when to come back yet.

Brian,

Why would you ever want to come back???? LOL I love it in AZ.

Aaron

[mariner_gamers]

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I live just outside downtown Phoenix and will be attending games all over the valley this year. Several in Peoria, out in Goodyear to see the Reds, Tempe Diablo twice for the Angels and probably the A's or Giants.

[Rob L]

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Finalizing a trip to check out the Angels in March.

[platinum1]

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I'll be in Arizona Feb. 22nd through sometime in March. Haven't decided when to come back yet.

LUCKY!!

[BMH]

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I'll be in Arizona Feb. 22nd through sometime in March. Haven't decided when to come back yet.

[grenda12]

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Ill be out in Glendale March 5-15th!