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Thoughts from Tucson, Part 2

by Geoff Young on May 31, 2011 (20) Comments

The minor leagues can be funny. In Albuquerque, I saw a fly ball kick out of the glove of Dodgers prospect Trayvon Robinson and over the left-field fence for a home run. I saw former Padres right-hander Tim Redding face San Diego native (Hilltop High School) Mike Jacobs.

I Almost Prayed in Albuquerque: Isotope Stadium’s Cruel Glow

by Geoff Young on Jan 10, 2011 (2) Comments

In Summer 2007, I drove from San Diego to Cooperstown for Tony Gwynn’s induction into the Baseball Hall of Fame. This is the final installment of a nine-part series covering the first day of my journey. After weaving a path across the heart and several limbs of Albuquerque, I found the hotel around 9 p.m. [...]

I Almost Prayed in Albuquerque: Author Unknown

by Geoff Young on Jan 03, 2011 (0) Comments

In Summer 2007, I drove from San Diego to Cooperstown for Tony Gwynn’s induction into the Baseball Hall of Fame. This is Part 8 of a nine-part series covering the first day of my journey. After refueling, calling home, and chewing on a slab of beef jerky, I continued east toward Grants, N.M. The road [...]

I Almost Prayed in Albuquerque: Halfway to Phoenix

by Geoff Young on Nov 08, 2010 (2) Comments

In Summer 2007, I drove from San Diego to Cooperstown for Tony Gwynn’s induction into the Baseball Hall of Fame. This is Part 3 of a nine-part series covering the first day of my journey. For me, Yuma represents three things. First, the Cracker Barrel nearest to San Diego can be found here (the inescapable [...]

Off-Season Plans

by Geoff Young on Oct 20, 2010 (2) Comments

Now that I’ve said as much as I care to say about the 2010 season, it’s time to start looking forward. This is subject to change according to life and what not, but here’s the general idea at least through the end of the year: Mon: I Almost Prayed in Albuquerque — When I drove [...]

Writing the Book (3 Nov 08)

by Geoff Young on Nov 03, 2008 (8) Comments

Wanderlust strikes again. I’m plotting my 2009 baseball trip… something to do with Tucson, San Antonio, Austin, Albuquerque (I am determined to see a game there after missing twice on the way to Cooperstown and back in ’07), and a return trip to the Grand Canyon. I’m thinking some time around Memorial Day, but we’ll [...]

Road Trip to Cooperstown: Leaving San Diego

by Geoff Young on Jul 23, 2007 (63) Comments

After much preparation, I’m finally ready to go. I’ve got enough supplies to live out of my car for the next 10 or so days. Clothes, books, CDs, food and water. The plan is to leave San Diego a few ticks before the crack o’ dawn and get to Albuquerque in time for the Isotopes’ [...]

Left at Albuquerque

by Geoff Young on Jul 18, 2007 (62) Comments

I’m staring at a blank screen, trying to think of things to say about Tuesday night’s loss (box score) that you don’t already know. “It sucked” doesn’t qualify, but that’s all I’ve got. On another note, we’re still brainstorming ideas for a Hall of Fame meetup. Keep the chatter going. Finally, I’m driving from San [...]