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Going for a new record in thread resuscitation!
That said, it's been two years since I've been to AZ and I'm really sorry not to be going this year, especially since I REALLY like how the Giants did over the winter -- in fact, they look so good on paper that I'm kinda worried; teams that look that good on paper rarely do quite so well in real life. I'm going to try to drag the wife there next year. I've been whispering sweet nothings about hiking in the desert, shopping in Sedona, hitting the FL Wright museum, chilling by the pool, spa days, etc. and she seems to be almost sold. Just don't tell her that it won't be nearly as fun for me as going to spring training with a 12yo son.
Try this. Awesome bbq.
Famous Dave's Bar-B-Que
We did FL Wright's home and studio tour (Taliesin West) at night! Awesome!
(We hope to get to Taliesin in Wisconsin this summer)
Looking forward to spring training here is AZ. Am a little bummed that my son won't have his spring training here now that he's with a different team where he has to report to Florida. I'll really miss him for spring training. Always knew that was a possibility. Though I won't be able to see him play, there are may other players who we know from being former teammates of my son that I can go watch and maybe visit with some of their family that come to town. Though it'll be different this year, it'll still be a fun time as baseball season gets underway.
Truman, what team picked up your son?
Truman posted:Looking forward to spring training here is AZ. Am a little bummed that my son won't have his spring training here now that he's with a different team where he has to report to Florida.
MLB.TV is broadcasting 275 spring training games this year, if that helps.
TPM posted:Truman, what team picked up your son?
Marlins
MidAtlanticDad posted:Truman posted:Looking forward to spring training here is AZ. Am a little bummed that my son won't have his spring training here now that he's with a different team where he has to report to Florida.
MLB.TV is broadcasting 275 spring training games this year, if that helps.
Thanks for the heads up. I do subscribe to MLB.TV, so I'll check out the schedule.
And I plan on subscribing to MiLB.TV to catch any of the AA games he may be in.
That's really cool. Jupiter is in my backyard. Know those fields well. I am hoping for a better year for them. My fav player is on that team.
Best of luck to him.
If anyone is reading this that have kids with a spring break in March, do try to go to Florida or Arizona at least once for Spring Training. Most of the private schools have spring break in March, but this year the public schools break is in March since Easter is early. The year we went, we got to 3 games, 6 different teams, and it was so much fun!
JCG posted:Going for a new record in thread resuscitation!
That said, it's been two years since I've been to AZ and I'm really sorry not to be going this year, especially since I REALLY like how the Giants did over the winter -- in fact, they look so good on paper that I'm kinda worried; teams that look that good on paper rarely do quite so well in real life. I'm going to try to drag the wife there next year. I've been whispering sweet nothings about hiking in the desert, shopping in Sedona, hitting the FL Wright museum, chilling by the pool, spa days, etc. and she seems to be almost sold. Just don't tell her that it won't be nearly as fun for me as going to spring training with a 12yo son.
My wife went to spring training in AZ last year and absolutely loved it, especially Sedona. We're both going this year with a hike in Sedona definitely on the agenda. After a few days at LHP's spring training, we're heading to FL to see RHP at spring training. Can't wait!
Awesome!
Hi -
I'm jealous of your trip! We stayed very close to Carlos Point at Island Winds last summer when my son played PG WWBA.
HIGHLY recommend The Heavenly Biscuit on Estero Blvd - name says it all! This was our go-to stop on the way to the ballpark in the morning for huge fresh baked cinnamon/pecan rolls, and homemade banana bread pudding.
Another good spot close to Terry park is Ford's Garage. Really kool burger spot that you (& your kids) will enjoy.
Have a great trip!
The Padres used to do spring training in Yuma. That alone was a statement about the Padres. When Steve Garvey was asked how Yuma compared to Vero Beach he replied, "There's a lot of beach. No ocean.
One year I drove to Yuma to see a friend playing for the Brewers. We discovered the only benefit to Yuma was when its dive bars closed it was a short drive over the state line/time zone for another hour of beers in some grungy town in California. When those bars close its only ten miles to Mexico.
