2011 Spring Training Thread

[dcgreg25]

Re: 2011 Spring Training Thread

Just got back in town this afternoon from a week in Phoenix. Perfect weather mid-80s and sunny all week. Hit three Indians games including the Padres, Cubs and Angels as well as checking out the Indians new facility in Goodyear. It was my first Spring Training but definitely not my last. Here are a few pics. The last one is my favorite as the sprinklers went off in the middle of the Indians vs. Cubs game.

[sox83cubs84]

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Who is fighting ? ... lol. Not sure where you got that idea . Personally I don't understand wacking a golf ball 250 yards ... finding it , then wacking it again . ( If I hit a ball that far and can find it ... its going in my pocket and im calling it a good day ) . So to not understand the point of something you have never done I guess doesn't surprise me. By the way , its a ballpark , not stadium And its not like we are standing there staring in the sky for 3 hours...lol. Or standing there waiting during every batter . Between the barbecues , beer , woman , and baseball conversations , I cant think of a better way to spend my afternoons


And yes , I have bad speeling , bad puncuation ! and or grammer..im in a damn hurry to either sleep , work , or look out my window waiting for spring.

That said, Dave, I think it's time that you and I returned this thread to its original purpose, which was spring training stories, not what I say about you and your buddies in a post, or why you and your pals no longer include me in on things that are done. We've both made our points, let's get back to 2011 on-site Grapefruit and Cactus League stories.

Dave Miedema

[ballhawknet]

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I don't see the point in fighting over a baseball, and standing outside a stadium for hours each day, but to all his own.

Who is fighting ? ... lol. Not sure where you got that idea . Personally I don't understand wacking a golf ball 250 yards ... finding it , then wacking it again . ( If I hit a ball that far and can find it ... its going in my pocket and im calling it a good day ) . So to not understand the point of something you have never done I guess doesn't surprise me. By the way , its a ballpark , not stadium And its not like we are standing there staring in the sky for 3 hours...lol. Or standing there waiting during every batter . Between the barbecues , beer , woman , and baseball conversations , I cant think of a better way to spend my afternoons


And yes , I have bad speeling , bad puncuation ! and or grammer..im in a damn hurry to either sleep , work , or look out my window waiting for spring.

[shaunharr]

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I don't see the point in fighting over a baseball, and standing outside a stadium for hours each day, but to all his own.

[sox83cubs84]

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I guess if you say it like THAT ... LOL

Really ? Your puzzled as to the why some one would find catching a home run exciting , thrilling , ... a rush .... holding history in your hand , being on tv , being a small part of the game ? Really? Your " puzzled " ok ...


Fighting ? No , just calling out some on for being a d$@#@$ag.

I'll give you credit for one thing, Dave...you're better at catching baseballs than you are at spelling, punctuation, and grammar!

Dave Miedema

[ballhawknet]

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There is something puzzling to me about 40-50 year old men running around a street trying to catch baseballs, but that's just me....

I guess if you say it like THAT ... LOL

Really ? Your puzzled as to the why some one would find catching a home run exciting , thrilling , ... a rush .... holding history in your hand , being on tv , being a small part of the game ? Really? Your " puzzled " ok ... lol.


quote=shaunharr
What the heck is this all about? Who are the Ballhakws?
Are ya'll fighting about catching foul balls or something?


Fighting ? No , just calling out some on for being a d$@#@$ag.

Btw , you can check out the new Ballhawks Movie at

http://www.ballhawksmovie.com/?page_id=1053

[kellsox]

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There is something puzzling to me about 40-50 year old men running around a street trying to catch baseballs, but that's just me....

[shaunharr]

Re: 2011 Spring Training Thread

(2) Ballhawks from Chicago, most of whom will try to catch everything that comes out, and will think nothing of "pimping" you (running or reaching in front of you to steal a baseball you have a shot at).
Dave Miedema

Dave Dave Dave ( shakes head )

Why must you continue to have such a bad attitude ? You ( like all of us ) only have so much time on this earth to have fun and try and get along. Yet time after time you throw these little jabs at the Ballhawks . And then ... turn around and ask for things from us ... like money for the bus , OR rides home , OR rides around spring training facilities ....( i could go on and on ) . Think of all the money you have lost because we wont deal with you on baseballs anymore. Why do you think Moe sold me that ball ? I offered less !!! .. or maybe the same I forget . Its because you talk bad about us .

And you wonder why we dont talk to you , or invite you to other parks with us , or included you in things such as stories , or film pieces. It is because of this very sad , petty attitude you have ... talking bad about everyone AND THEN pretending you are part of this group .

Of course we try to catch everything that comes out ... that is what we do .
Most of us out in our 40's ...and 50 's !!! . If you want to catch a ball , dont stand next to me ...lol.

" reaching in front of you to steal a ball " .. lol. How silly is that ? How can we steal something you dont own ? Now try hard and same something nice for once about the ballhawks ... talk about Moe or Rich , Andy or myself about how many hundreds of balls we have donated to little leagues , or actual kids at the park . Personally Ive never , ever, seen you GIVE a ball to anyone . But thats ok . It is your choice and I dont think bad of you because of it. Maybe you too have given balls to charities or little leagues. I actually dont know .

So chear up Dave , the whole world isnt against you. Try and have a positive attitude. And for pete sake stop talking bad about people. You only come off as a bitter and jealous old man .

peace[/quote]


What the heck is this all about? Who are the Ballhakws?
Are ya'll fighting about catching foul balls or something?

[ballhawknet]

Re: 2011 Spring Training Thread

(2) Ballhawks from Chicago, most of whom will try to catch everything that comes out, and will think nothing of "pimping" you (running or reaching in front of you to steal a baseball you have a shot at).
Dave Miedema[/quote]


Dave Dave Dave ( shakes head )

Why must you continue to have such a bad attitude ? You ( like all of us ) only have so much time on this earth to have fun and try and get along. Yet time after time you throw these little jabs at the Ballhawks . And then ... turn around and ask for things from us ... like money for the bus , OR rides home , OR rides around spring training facilities ....( i could go on and on ) . Think of all the money you have lost because we wont deal with you on baseballs anymore. Why do you think Moe sold me that ball ? I offered less !!! .. or maybe the same I forget . Its because you talk bad about us .

And you wonder why we dont talk to you , or invite you to other parks with us , or included you in things such as stories , or film pieces. It is because of this very sad , petty attitude you have ... talking bad about everyone AND THEN pretending you are part of this group .

Of course we try to catch everything that comes out ... that is what we do .
Most of us out in our 40's ...and 50 's !!! . If you want to catch a ball , dont stand next to me ...lol.

" reaching in front of you to steal a ball " .. lol. How silly is that ? How can we steal something you dont own ? Now try hard and same something nice for once about the ballhawks ... talk about Moe or Rich , Andy or myself about how many hundreds of balls we have donated to little leagues , or actual kids at the park . Personally Ive never , ever, seen you GIVE a ball to anyone . But thats ok . It is your choice and I dont think bad of you because of it. Maybe you too have given balls to charities or little leagues. I actually dont know .

So chear up Dave , the whole world isnt against you. Try and have a positive attitude. And for pete sake stop talking bad about people. You only come off as a bitter and jealous old man .

peace

[hrocket]

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In regards to graphing teams at home for away games, do you know what time the teams have BP if they are playing away and night?

[mariner_gamers]

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if you guys are not interested in actually watching the games and only scoring graphs the teams take BP on their home fields before heading to the game. so if, for example, you wanted to get the Giants but they were playing vs Oakland that day go watch BP up in Scottsdale (which would be free to get into and have 1/10 the people there to deal with)

Thanks for the heads-up on this. The Mariners play away today and I was able to get my Ackley AFL bat and photomatched 8x10 signed today. I sure wish he had a nicer sig but what can you do!! Also thanks to Godwulf for the heads up about the AFL pictures on eBay. Got Mad Milton and Carp out of the way today as well!! 8 game bats and 1 jersey signed so far this spring.....only got a few left to get!

[mariner_gamers]

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Today I saw King Felix sign about 20 and Ichiro sign about 300 auto's. I got Mariners prospect Marcus Littlewood to sign a bat out of what had to be one of his first orders. The look of excitement on the kids face and his reaction when I handed him his bat to sign was awesome!!! Got Saunders to sign his game bat and jersey. Still huntin Ackley, Figgy and Mad Milton......

[sox83cubs84]

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I was planning to be in Kissimmee as of yesterday, but too many debts remained, and I felt it prudent to stay home and try to take care of those.

Turned out staying home was a good idea...yesterday there was a gas leak in our condo building, and had I not been home, I'm not sure what would have happened to my epts, or my wife once she came home from work.

Being there for my family in a time of concern offset any sadness I felt from not being in Florida.

Dave Miedema

2nd paragraph, that should read "my pets"...Mac (dog) plus Sabrina and Blackie (cats)...all I want for Christmas is an edit feature.

Dave Miedema

[sox83cubs84]

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If anybody will be seeing the Astros' and could possibly get a J.R. Towles or German Duran bat, lmk!

I was planning to be in Kissimmee as of yesterday, but too many debts remained, and I felt it prudent to stay home and try to take care of those.

Turned out staying home was a good idea...yesterday there was a gas leak in our condo building, and had I not been home, I'm not sure what would have happened to my epts, or my wife once she came home from work.

Being there for my family in a time of concern offset any sadness I felt from not being in Florida.

Dave Miedema

[shaunharr]

Re: 2011 Spring Training Thread

If anybody will be seeing the Astros' and could possibly get a J.R. Towles or German Duran bat, lmk!