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qudjy1
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PostPosted: Thu Jan 25, 2007 1:56 pm    Post subject: Fan Fest at Chase Reply with quote

I forgot to mention this.

Last year, I took the family to the "Fan Fest" at Chase, and it was an excellent time. Among other things, they offered a chance to meet the players, take a tour of the park (and clubhouse), some free stuff, a chance to hit in the cages (with instruction from a couple of the hitting coaches) in the basement, and some other things for the kids... They had some open forums too, for fans to ask questions to the players, and management...

Overall, a great time..

This year's is scheduled for Feb 24th. A note of caution, i got this from an email from the FO, and havent seen it anywhere on the site...

Thought id get it out there...
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PostPosted: Thu Jan 25, 2007 2:22 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

What do you have to do to go? Does it cost much?
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PostPosted: Thu Jan 25, 2007 2:24 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Just show up.

I believe it was free... I could be wrong, but im pretty sure...

I think they try to keep it relatively quiet, to avoid mobs (just a theory)
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PostPosted: Thu Jan 25, 2007 2:36 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Funny story, that im somewhat embarrased to admit.

For some reason, i decided to get some autographs for the kids The players i got autographs of:
1. Vargas
2. Estrada
3. Mulhalland
4. Donut boy
5. A green

No joke... those were the only ones...

This year, the only autograph im going for is EByrnes...
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PostPosted: Thu Jan 25, 2007 2:40 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

QUDJY...the "Anti-Hank" Laughing
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PostPosted: Thu Jan 25, 2007 2:40 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

qudjy1 wrote:
Just show up.

I believe it was free... I could be wrong, but im pretty sure...

I think they try to keep it relatively quiet, to avoid mobs (just a theory)


Do you remember what time of day it started last year?
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PostPosted: Thu Jan 25, 2007 2:42 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

shoewizard wrote:
qudjy1 wrote:
Just show up.

I believe it was free... I could be wrong, but im pretty sure...

I think they try to keep it relatively quiet, to avoid mobs (just a theory)


Do you remember what time of day it started last year?


I want to say noon... but again, not sure... I will update as soon as i know...
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PostPosted: Thu Jan 25, 2007 2:44 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

It sounds like a fun thing to take the familty to. Our girl was amazed by the ballpark when we took her to a couple games last year.
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PostPosted: Thu Jan 25, 2007 2:45 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

qudjy1 wrote:
Funny story, that im somewhat embarrased to admit.

For some reason, i decided to get some autographs for the kids The players i got autographs of:
1. Vargas
2. Estrada
3. Mulhalland
4. Donut boy
5. A green

No joke... those were the only ones...

This year, the only autograph im going for is EByrnes...


There are some here that might pay you to seek out Bo-Mel's autograph as well.
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PostPosted: Thu Jan 25, 2007 2:48 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

matt wrote:
It sounds like a fun thing to take the familty to. Our girl was amazed by the ballpark when we took her to a couple games last year.


I agree.... my kids loved it... the best part, was that it was not very crowded - you could just walk around wherever, sit down, relax at the park... catch an interview if you want... nice and relaxing...
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PostPosted: Thu Jan 25, 2007 2:57 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

David B wrote:


There are some here that might pay you to seek out Bo-Mel's autograph as well.


lol... How much???
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PostPosted: Thu Jan 25, 2007 3:44 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

That sounds like a pretty awesome function. I've heard of it, but not what it exactly was. Frickin sweet. I'm there.
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PostPosted: Thu Jan 25, 2007 4:19 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Pretty sure it was 10 to 2 last year. Also, the D-backs have a caravan going around the state with some nice autograph opportunities (Tuscons to Show Low to Globe to Tempe, etc., meaning everyone in AZ should have a chance to see them).

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PostPosted: Thu Jan 25, 2007 4:21 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

diamondbacker wrote:
Pretty sure it was 10 to 2 last year. Also, the D-backs have a caravan going around the state with some nice autograph opportunities (Tuscons to Show Low to Globe to Tempe, etc., meaning everyone in AZ should have a chance to see them).

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You know what... i think 10-2 might be right... sorry... thanks for the info dbacker..
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PostPosted: Thu Jan 25, 2007 6:18 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

no problem. BTW they also had a chance for you to broadcast the bottom of the ninth inning of Game 7 in one of the booths - pretty cool experience, I've gottta say.
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PostPosted: Thu Jan 25, 2007 8:10 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Sounds like a great time for the family.

Reminds me of the only time I asked my wife to get an autograph of a Diamondback player(She was into the autograph thing for awhile during spring training since the Diamondbacks were here first introduction to MLB.). Anyway, it was Brad Penny. This was 1999, the year after he was named MVP of the California League, which was a big accomplishment since no pitcher had been the MVP of the league in something like 20 years. And his stats were eye popping...207K in 164 IP with only 35 BB. Thought maybe he was gonna be a HOF pitcher, but ya just never know.
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PostPosted: Thu Feb 08, 2007 7:50 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

WHEN: Saturday, February 24,
from 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
WHERE: Chase Field Plaza

Here is the link
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PostPosted: Thu Feb 08, 2007 8:24 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

I wish it was in mid-march, since I actually have a chance to get to AZ during that time Sad
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PostPosted: Thu Feb 08, 2007 9:13 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Doesn't look like the option of touring the ballpark/clubhouse is available this year. When do we find out which players will be giving autographs?
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PostPosted: Thu Feb 08, 2007 9:25 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

dirtygary wrote:
Doesn't look like the option of touring the ballpark/clubhouse is available this year. When do we find out which players will be giving autographs?


You know what i know at this point... i dont think we knew who was going to be there until we got to the door last year...
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