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My siblings and I are heading to Spring trading in Arizona . Mainly to check out the Tribe. Going at the end of Spring training 1 week before my Al only draft. First time to S.T. For me - any tips??? Do' s. Don'ts....
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Never been there but if you are staying at a hotel in Arizona i've read that you should check the room(s) to make sure that you aren't sharing it with a scorpion.“Two things are infinite: the universe and human stupidity; and I'm not sure about the universe.”
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If you're not I can send some down from vegas...........Originally posted by madducks View PostIf I whisper my wicked marching orders into the ether with no regard to where or how they may bear fruit, I am blameless should a broken spirit carry those orders out upon the innocent, for it was not my hand that took the action merely my lips which let slip their darkest wish. ~Daniel Devereaux 2011
Nothing in all the world is more dangerous than sincere ignorance and conscientious stupidity.
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Awesome that you're going. Never been to Ariz for ST but I have Arizona Fall League, so I'm somewhat familiar w the area and several of the stadiums. All the stadiums are in the immediate Phoenix area, so you can get to any game you want to see w/i an hour or so or less. The east side (Scottsdale side) is the more upscale area so better for nightlife, restaurants, etc, so you might want to stay there. There also are casinos there, if you're into that. Of the stadiums I've been to, the one at Surprise was nicest. Peoria was nice and I liked the Scottsdale one also altho it's older. I havent seen the newest ones (Goodyear, Salt River) or the one at Maryvale.Originally posted by hacko View Post
Have a great time, as I'm sure you will!Last edited by rhd; 02-25-2017, 07:49 PM.Comment
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My sister - world traveler And big Executive- is handling the Hotel/plane tickets. We already had a conference call On the Agenda... LOL . I open to anything and am the only Fantasy player out of the 4 of us. ( I have 2 brothers and the Big sister) Ages range from 50 to 62 so we are not a young crowd. But they do like there Fireball. No Spouses are coming.Originally posted by rhd View Post
Bonus for me as my Alimony ends in 2 days so I have 900 dollars a month extra play money!!!!!
I think one of the Games is a Cub - Tribe Game.Comment
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That's a lot of Fireball..........Originally posted by hacko View PostIf I whisper my wicked marching orders into the ether with no regard to where or how they may bear fruit, I am blameless should a broken spirit carry those orders out upon the innocent, for it was not my hand that took the action merely my lips which let slip their darkest wish. ~Daniel Devereaux 2011
Nothing in all the world is more dangerous than sincere ignorance and conscientious stupidity.
Martin Luther King, Jr.Comment
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If you like tumbleweeds and closed-up stores at night, Phoenix is the place for you!
otherwise, Scottsdale. their Old Town theme reminds me of the Church Street Station tourist trap that Orlando used to have, but hey you're tourists.
I was in Peoria 20 years for Mariners and some other team ST, but spent a week in FL once for that spring training. either way, the fans there are all in a good mood and it's interesting for a bit even for non-baseball fans to see how the athletes work. VERY relaxed atmosphere. I'd try one game and see if anyone else enjoys it enough for a second one.
Desert drives out there are pretty cool (and hot). I have mentioned before there is native American history there if that appeals.
oh, there are more Bears+Packers+Cowboys+Giants fans out there than Cardinals fans, so look for friendly Bears caps
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ThanksOriginally posted by Judge Jude View PostIf you like tumbleweeds and closed-up stores at night, Phoenix is the place for you!
otherwise, Scottsdale. their Old Town theme reminds me of the Church Street Station tourist trap that Orlando used to have, but hey you're tourists.
I was in Peoria 20 years for Mariners and some other team ST, but spent a week in FL once for that spring training. either way, the fans there are all in a good mood and it's interesting for a bit even for non-baseball fans to see how the athletes work. VERY relaxed atmosphere. I'd try one game and see if anyone else enjoys it enough for a second one.
Desert drives out there are pretty cool (and hot). I have mentioned before there is native American history there if that appeals.
oh, there are more Bears+Packers+Cowboys+Giants fans out there than Cardinals fans, so look for friendly Bears caps
They are all Baseball fans - just not fantasy fans.
Youngest Brother live in Calf - but still a die hard Indians , Cavs and Browns fan. Sister lives in Boston - Also die hard Cleveland fan with 2ndary love for Redsox and Pats. Second brother and me still live in Ohio . So it is a Get all four Living Siblings ( there was a 5th) Get together and we decided on ST. The sister is the only one who has gone to ST in the Past, but it has been on my bucket list.
The Plan is attend the day game and play it by ear for the night games.
One day while we are out there the Tribe is playing a game in front of the Native Indians. My understanding is they are the only ones allowed at the game that day. So no chief Wahoo hats that day.Comment
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6:00am flight - heading out to Arizona tomorrow. 1 o'clock game ticket already bought!!!!!Comment
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Baseball related::::
Saw Indians - Rockies game .
Brantly - looked good swung the bat really well - look pretty healthy to me!!!!!
Abe Almonte- played right field instead of chisinhall. Went 3 for 3 and hit ropes. I could see his playing time going up this year. Stashed on my bench as backup to Brantly and maybe breakout player
Kluber- still the Klubot went 7 looks ready for the start of the season.
Bradly Zimmer - he is 1 tall lanky player
For Rockies- no T. Story
Jordan Patterson- look good on first and even tho he got no hits Stung the baseball. My guess he will start the season on the club with Desmond hurt.Comment
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Non baseball
Sport bar next to motel to watch ncaa games at night.
All siblings in tow
Lots of indian's fan- today Indian -Cub game
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Day 2- Tribe vs Cubs
Sloan park (Cubs park) really nice - roof over the top to keep this white pasty ass guy from burning. Pack house - sold out 15000 plus!!!! Everyone including Huey Lewis and Jimmy Kimmel who sang take me out to the ball game in the seventh inning stretch and called it World Series game 8 a little disappointed when only Rizzo and Heyward played for the Cubs and Rameraz and chisinhall for tribe.
Tribe won 4 - 2 . had a blast all game cheering wildly in a throng of Cub fans!!!!Comment
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Have fun, and stay away from that Bud Light in your fridge !Originally posted by hacko View Post---------------------------------------------
Champagne for breakfast and a Sherman in my hand !
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The Party told you to reject the evidence of your eyes and ears. It was their final, most essential command.
George Orwell, 1984
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Avoiding Bud Light is always sage advice.Originally posted by The Feral Slasher View PostI'm just here for the baseball.
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