Archive for the ‘Spring Training’ Category
Giving It the Old College Try
Wednesday, March 3, 2010 – City of Palms Park
I just got back from the opening doubleheader for the Red Sox. Both games were fun, and I got to see a total of 14 pitchers and 33 position players from the Red Sox organization. (It’s really hard trying to keep score during a college exhibition game, [...]
Rained Out Again
Tuesday, March 2, 2010
On Tuesday morning, we knew there was a chance of rain which was predicted to come through in the morning just as workouts would be getting underway. And if it did, the players would work out in the clubhouse and batting cages and the workouts wouldn’t be open to the public. We [...]
Working Out with the Sox
Monday, March 1, 2010 – Spring Training Workouts, Ft. Myers
On Monday it was back to Edison Ave. for my third straight workout. This time the weather was actually nice for a change. It was sunny all day, and by the end of practice, I was able to wear a short-sleeved t-shirt instead of bundling up [...]
Getting Warmed Up
Sunday, February 28, 2010 – Spring Training Workouts, Ft. Myers
Sunday brought us back to Ft. Myers, early again as usual. This time the day was sunny, so even though it was still cool, it was much nicer. One of the players I wanted to get a look at this year was Jose Iglesias, the slick-fielding [...]
Signing in the Rain
Saturday, February 27, 2010 – Spring Training Workouts, Ft. Myers
My first day at the Red Sox minor league complex did not disappoint. We arrived with the first bus just after 8 am, bundled up in sweatshirts and jackets because it was barely 50 degrees, and had a good spot to watch the players as they [...]
All Systems Go
Friday, February 26, 2010
Finally!
After losing a day of my vacation thanks to a nasty storm, I was able to fly down to southwest Florida this morning. It was snowing when we took off, but it was nothing compared to the monsoon of the previous day. By the time I arrived, it was too late to [...]
The Season’s First Rainout
Thursday, February 25, 2010
Well, it’s official – my first rainout of the year! I was supposed to fly to Florida tonight, but due to heavy rain, wind, and fog, my flight was cancelled. I’ve been re-booked and will try again tomorrow, but that means I won’t be there in time to see tomorrow’s workout.
I know [...]
A Proper Sendoff
Saturday, February 28 – City of Palms Park, Ft. Myers
Red Sox 16, Reds 5
This was my final day in Ft. Myers, before having to return home to New England. The Red Sox played another doubleheader, beating Northeastern University 14-0 in the afternoon (with Ino Guerrero getting another at-bat), and taking on the Cincinnati Reds at [...]
At Least It Doesn’t Count
Friday, February 27 – Charlotte Sports Park, Port Charlotte
Rays 12, Red Sox 4
It started off as another beautiful Florida day. The sun was out, with hardly a cloud in the sky, as we made the trip to the Rays’ new ballpark in Port Charlotte, just up the road from Ft. Myers. Several years ago the [...]
Official Unofficial Start of Spring
Thursday, February 26 – City of Palms Park, Ft. Myers
Pirates 3, Red Sox 2
Today marked the first home game of the Grapefruit League season for the Red Sox. They hosted the Pittsburgh Pirates on a warm, sunny afternoon for an official nine-inning major league exhibition. We got to the game early, while the Red Sox [...]
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