Spring Training

Spring Training and Book Updates

Thursday, January 10, 2008
by Geoff Young

Okay, we've had a chance to come up with a spring training plan of sorts. From the poll, I see that the general preference is that we do this earlier rather than later. February 29 - March 2 is in the lead right now, but I have to say, the idea of getting way too familiar with Luis Rodriguez and a bunch of NRIs holds little appeal to me, so I'd like to shoot for March 7 - 9 instead. Anyway, here are some details: Ducksnorts 2008 Spring Training Thang Dates: March 7 - 9, 2008 Price: TBD (depends on how many folks can join us) What the package includes: Hotel accommodations Tickets to all Padres games Complete limousine transportation in Arizona to ...

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More Spring Training Thoughts

Monday, January 7, 2008
by Geoff Young

We've got the spring training meetup poll going over there on the right. With very few precincts reporting, so far it looks like folks want to get together in the desert sooner (Feb 29 - Mar 2, or Mar 7 - 9) rather than later (Mar 14 - 16, or Mar 21 - 23). Typically I've gone toward the end, when big leaguers see most of the action, but it might be interesting to watch more of the kids for a change. Anyway, if you have any interest in attending spring training as a group, please participate in the poll and/or leave comments so we can start making plans. On a related note, I've been talking to my buddy with ...

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Spring Training Meetup?

Thursday, January 3, 2008
by Geoff Young

For those interested, my latest article at Hardball Times focuses on some strange games in recent history. The Padres aren't well represented, although Andy Hawkins' no-hit loss as a member of the Yankees shows up here (and I suppose if you really want to push it, Josh Barfield's dad played in that game). Jason Bay? Mewelde Moore? From 2003: Jason Bay turned out to be a little better than I thought, Pedro de los Santos is now Freddy Guzman, and Mewelde Moore plays in the NFL. Kevin Beavers? Omar Falcon? This place was a zoo. [Insert rim shot here.] Uh, You Mentioned Spring Training? Right. To the topic at hand: Last spring a bunch of us ...

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