2009-10 Baseball Fan Fests

[grapherazzi]

Regarding the Cardinal fanfest, based on feedback I have heard you can by tickets for all players (although some players have a limited number of tickets sold).

I am curious what individuals will sign. Will Pujols sign a jersey? Will he sign a ball on the SS? What about inscriptions?

Most of the current players sign, but not for free. Pujols has been $175 for the past 2 years and I expect it to be similar this year. He only signs balls and photos. It says that he will not sign posters, but he does do 16x20s. He will sign sweet spots, but only if you ask. He will usually do inscriptions, but is really grumpy about it. Unless you just REALLY want to meet him (which I do not recommend) you are probably better off just buying something alsready signed by him. He is not pleasant and typically will not even make eye contact.
The lines for autographs are extremely long and poorly organized. The space for the convention is way too small for the amount of people. The weather is usually bad but it is very hot inside due to the amount of people.
If you hang out in the lobby you may get Ken Reitz or Rick Horton, but not much better than that. Anyone who stops to sign will be mobbed by 50+ people, most of which will ask " Who is this?"
On the up-side, it only last 3 days. This is a must attend event if you are a die hard Cardinals fan and can't wait for the opportunity to meet the likes of Solly Hemus and Kerry Robinson.

 

[19Braves77]

It cant be no worse then Rays unorganized. You wait in line for two hours only to be told Longoria will be in another line and late. They take another player that 200 people have been waiting for and put him in Longoria's line Finally, they announce that Longoria is not coming due to a wisdom tooth which cant be pulled on a Saturday on such quick notice.

 

[kgitch]

Orioles Family Fanfest - Sarasota Nov.14 1:30-4:00

Orioles to welcome Sarasota fans at Ed Smith
The selling of Spring Training 2010 will begin officially next month when the Baltimore Orioles host the Orioles Family Fanfest at Ed Smith Stadium in association with the Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce and Sarasota Convention and Visitors Bureau.
The free event will run on Saturday, Nov. 14 from 1:30-4 p.m. The afternoon will feature autograph sessions with current and former Orioles players, Orioles giveaways, fan forums, a variety of kid-friendly family activities, including Kids Run the Bases, and a free hot dog and soda for every person in attendance.

Orioles Manager Dave Trembley, center-fielder and 2009 All-Star Adam Jones, outfielder Nolan Reimold, pitchers Brad Bergesen and Jim Johnson, and Hall of Fame pitcher and current MASN broadcaster Jim Palmer, are expected to attend the event. The Oriole Bird will also be on hand to greet families throughout the afternoon. Free parking will be available for all fans. One lucky fan in attendance will win a trip to Baltimore, including airfare, hotel stay at the Sheraton Inner Harbor and Orioles game tickets, compliments of Visit Baltimore and the Sarasota CVB.

"The Orioles are excited to be a part of the Sarasota community, and this event is our first opportunity to meet many of our neighbors," said Orioles Director of Communications Greg Bader. "Our year-round partnership extends well beyond the traditional spring training season, and we look forward to demonstrating our commitment to the community in the weeks, months and years to come."

"The Chamber and its Sarasota Tomorrow initiative worked vigorously to secure the future of Major League Baseball in greater Sarasota," said John Cranor, GSCC immediate past chair. "A part of the County for more than 80 years, baseball is not only a critical economic driver for Sarasota, but it is also infused in our quality of life. We are happy to join the community in welcoming the Orioles as they make Sarasota their spring training home."

 

[DanBucs09]

Orioles Family Fanfest - Sarasota Nov.14 1:30-4:00

thank you. I will be there with bells and whistles

 

[19Braves77]

Orioles Family Fanfest - Sarasota Nov.14 1:30-4:00

Think they would add anybody else ?

 

[fishr]

i heard the kc one is off the hook..kj

I've gone to Royals Fan Fest the past two years and racked both times. If any of you are planning on heading that way in January let me know so we can meet up.

I'll probably hit Braves {insert term of the year} Fest as well since I didn't get much of my set needs done this past season.

 

[kgitch]

thank you. I will be there with bells and whistles

I'll be there with balls and 8x10's.

 

[mars2001]

Anyone have info on the Rockies' Fan Fest? Last year was the first time they did it & it was only for season ticket holders....

I want to get the info early so I can make sure to go this year...

 

[ce1079]

Ive been to the both the Royals ones. You can clean up there. There organized very well as well which is a plus.

 

[mnphotoguy]

Ive been to the both the Royals ones. You can clean up there. There organized very well as well which is a plus.

Does Greinke appear? What former players show?

Thanks, thinking about driving/flying down from MN