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