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Cal League Tour 2004: Phase V

Wednesday, September 8, 2004
by Geoff Young
Monday marked the 7-year anniversary of Ducksnorts. We kicked things off here back in 1997 with a look at the Hideki Irabu fiasco. The writing is probably a bit more heavy-handed than I'd feel comfortable with these days but overall I think it was a worthy first effort. It got me started at least. And so here we are now, gettin' old together. To the topic at hand. No, not missed Padre opportunities. We'll have all winter for that. Now it's time to wrap up the Ducksnorts/Syntax of Things Cal League Tour 2004. The story so far... Ducksnorts Cal League Tour 2004: Phase I Cal League Tour 2004: Phase II Cal League Tour ...
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Cal League Tour 2004: Phase IV (continued)

Monday, August 23, 2004
by Geoff Young
Another great weekend of baseball at Petco, eh? Add Carl Pavano and Juan Pierre to the list of guys who like hitting here. Anyway, we never did finish up our last phase of the Ducksnorts/Syntax of Things Cal League Tour 2004. So without further ado... The story so far... Ducksnorts Cal League Tour 2004: Phase I Cal League Tour 2004: Phase II Cal League Tour 2004: Phase III Cal League Tour 2004: Phase III (continued) Cal League Tour 2004: Phase IV Syntax of Things California League Tour of Parks (An Overview and Lake Elsinore) ...
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Cal League Tour 2004: Phase IV

Monday, July 19, 2004
by Geoff Young
By now we had become intimately familiar with the drive up I-5 and SR-99, and its associated sights, sounds, and smells (helpful hint: don't stop at the McDonald's in McFarland). Our Saturday night game would be at Bakersfield, to watch the appropriately named Blaze take on the visiting San Jose Giants. The story so far... Ducksnorts Cal League Tour 2004: Phase I Cal League Tour 2004: Phase II Cal League Tour 2004: Phase III Cal League Tour 2004: Phase III (continued) Syntax of Things California League Tour of Parks (An ...
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Cal League Tour 2004: Phase III — continued

Wednesday, June 16, 2004
by Geoff Young
Remember to vote for Ducksnorts in the World Series of Blogs! After convincing the front desk that we did not, in fact, spend $20 at the bar Saturday night and shouldn't be charged for someone else's drinks, we headed off to China Buffet. Oh yeah, sjfanboy set us up real good. It lacked the Mongolian barbecue that the place in Rancho had, but after a long day of driving, and with another such day ahead, it hit the spot. From there it was off to Starbucks and then down SR-99 to Modesto. As in Stockton, the ballpark in Modesto is located within a city park. John Thurman Field, built in ...
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Cal League Tour 2004: Phase III

Tuesday, June 15, 2004
by Geoff Young
You may have noticed that Ducksnorts won the NL West in the World Series of Blogs. To all of you who got me to the NL finals, I say thanks. Now I need your help again. We're getting spanked pretty hard by the Cardinals ('96 flashback, anyone?), so spread the word and help get Ducksnorts to the World Series! In case you missed it, Jeff and I have been touring the Cal League this summer. The story so far... Ducksnorts Cal League Tour 2004: Phase I Cal League Tour 2004: Phase II Syntax of Things California League Tour of Parks (An Overview ...
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Cal League Tour 2004: Phase II

Tuesday, May 25, 2004
by Geoff Young
Before we get started, I'd just like to extend my sympathies to the family of Doug Pappas. If you haven't heard by now, Doug passed away unexpectedly this weekend. I knew Doug only by his work and his reputation. From those who knew him personally, I understand that we've lost not only a great talent but a great gentleman as well. RIP... Cal League Tour 2004: Phase I Where the Hell Is Adelanto? (Syntax of Things) This month's trip took us to Adelanto and ...
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Cal League Tour 2004: Phase I

Tuesday, April 13, 2004
by Geoff Young
This season, my buddy Jeff and I have taken it upon ourselves to visit every park in the California League. We're old and somewhat responsible these days, so the plan is to hit two towns a weekend, one weekend a month through August. The first phase of our journey saw us visit Lake Elsinore and Lancaster. So sit back, relax, and enjoy the drive. And don't forget the sunscreen. Saturday: San Diego to Lake Elsinore (and Points Beyond) We began what has become over the years a familiar drive at about 4:30 in the afternoon. Filled the car with gas, ourselves with coffee, and started up I-15. We passed all the usual suspects: Escondido, Fallbrook, Temecula. Of course, the Lawrence Welk Resort. I'd tell ...
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