sfromsf
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Spring Training 101
So I've never been to Spring Training but I've always wanted to.
THis year I'm thinking of going for at least a few days in March.
Those of you who have gone... Where do I fly into? Where should I stay? What should I do while there? Attend a game, workouts etc...
If you already have a trip planned, what is your itinerary look like?
TIA
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2/22/2008, 3:39 pm
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FSS
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Eat dinner at Don & Charlies. It is the must do of S.T., tons of players, announcers, and great food. If you get there right when they open (4 or 5 I think) you can get a table real fast, peak hours...you better work on reservations now.
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2/22/2008, 4:13 pm
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Monkey51
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Re: Spring Training 101
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sfromsf wrote:
So I've never been to Spring Training but I've always wanted to.
THis year I'm thinking of going for at least a few days in March.
Those of you who have gone... Where do I fly into?
pheonix that's the best and cheapest
Where should I stay?
if you're on a budget not in scottsdale...some place like pheonix..if you're rich then you stay in scottsdale and at one of the hotels they have listed in the giants vacation packages but be prepared to pay at least 200+/night
What should I do while there? Attend a game, workouts etc...
you can go shopping in the mini dugout for souvenirs and stuff like that or just watch the game like others or go to ISP (indian school park) for the youngsters or just go to other parks and try out their food
If you already have a trip planned, what is your itinerary look like?
if you want autos u have to get there by 6am or so...
if you want to see bp and stuff i think a couple hours b4 the game
if you want to try food you go to check out other parks
if you want to go to come of the places players go to make reservations now like others have said
TIA
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Hamels started toward the dugout after what he thought was a strike. Lincecum didn't get the call & buzzed ump Dana DeMuth w. a fastball that slammed off the backstop & then froze Hamels w. another 3rd strike. 4/28/10 Timmy the ump killer.
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2/22/2008, 9:37 pm
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Days Inn by the Scottsdale Fashion Square is nice. You can find a run for under $100. The thing is might be hard to find a room there because of it's location and that the minor leaguers stay there. I would still try and see if there is anything availible.
Check out the link.
Days Inn - Scottsdale
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2/22/2008, 10:07 pm
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sfromsf
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Thanks All for the info! I'll be looking at flight and for a room this weekend. Brute, post a link to the guide once you're done... can't wait
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2/22/2008, 10:41 pm
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Monkey51
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oh yeah..southwest from SFO good deal, but if you're not local then you need to find the better airlines/rate
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Hamels started toward the dugout after what he thought was a strike. Lincecum didn't get the call & buzzed ump Dana DeMuth w. a fastball that slammed off the backstop & then froze Hamels w. another 3rd strike. 4/28/10 Timmy the ump killer.
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2/22/2008, 11:04 pm
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God I love baseball.
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2/22/2008, 11:39 pm
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Re: Spring Training 101
That is something we can agree on
One of these days I'll have to hit ST. My brother just moved to Phoenix, so I almost have no excuse(except for work).
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2/22/2008, 11:43 pm
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Monkey51
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oh this is the last year w/o DODGERS so if u go next year..be sure to yell tommy u suck 4 me
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Hamels started toward the dugout after what he thought was a strike. Lincecum didn't get the call & buzzed ump Dana DeMuth w. a fastball that slammed off the backstop & then froze Hamels w. another 3rd strike. 4/28/10 Timmy the ump killer.
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