2012 Caravan Schedules

[wilder12]

I find with the little success the Reds have totally stop carrying about putting a good product out at these fan related events.

Reds have always done well with these fan type events. Redsfest is second to none. I do think the caravan is a little weaker than usual, but you still get an All-Star 2nd baseman, Reds #1 prospect, and Reds minor league player of the year.

 

[Shawn_E.]

No Bagwell or Biggio at any of the Astros' stops. San Antonio will get Jarred Cosart, JA Happ, Angel Sanchez, Larry Dierker, and Brett Dolan.

Well at least we'll be able to have Cosart sign his Topps Heritage card.

 

[Shawn_E.]

Milo Hamilton AND David Carpenter in OKC? We sure got lucky...

Let me know if you can help with Carpenter, I have a couple of team set cards.

 

[jeffbrown]

https://www.academy.com/webapp/wcs/...gId=10051&N=0&krypto=iCh8P1m15tXJnSJzzSyPFw==

 

[19Braves77]

Cubs is terrible also:

CUBS CARAVAN ITINERARIES

TOUR ONE

Scheduled attendees: Darwin Barney (1/11 & 1/12), Jeff Beliveau (1/12), Randy Bush (1/11), Tony Campana (1/11), Chris Carpenter (1/11), Andrew Cashner (1/11 & 1/12), David DeJesus (1/11), Theo Epstein (1/11), Jed Hoyer (1/12), Rudy Jaramillo (1/11 & 1/12), Len Kasper (1/11), Jason McLeod (1/12), Keith Moreland (1/12), Shiraz Rehman (1/11), James Russell (1/12), Lester Strode (1/11 & 1/12), Dale Sveum (1/12), Matt Szczur (1/11), Josh Vitters (1/11), Randy Wells (1/12)

DATE


SITE

January 11


10 a.m. – Lake View High School – Chicago




11 a.m. – Harry Caray’s Italian Steakhouse – Chicago (Cubs Caravan Luncheon)




1:30 p.m. – Perspectives Math & Science Academy – Chicago




3:30 p.m. – Children’s Memorial Hospital – Chicago






January 12


9 a.m. – Ernst Prussing Elementary School – Chicago




10:30 a.m. – Lane Tech College Prep High School – Chicago




12 p.m. – 23rd District Police Station Officer Appreciation Luncheon – Chicago




3 p.m. – Libertyville Sports Complex – Libertyville, IL




4:30 p.m. – USO of Illinois – Great Lakes, IL



TOUR TWO

Scheduled attendees: Jeff Beliveau (1/11), Joe Bohringer (1/12), Chris Bosio (1/11 & 1/12), Randy Bush (1/12), Tony Campana (1/12), Chris Carpenter (1/12), Casey Coleman (1/11 & 1/12), Jed Hoyer (1/11), Brett Jackson (1/12), Dave McKay (1/11 & 1/12), Jason McLeod (1/11), Keith Moreland (1/11), Dave Otto (1/12), Jamie Quirk (1/11 & 1/12), Shiraz Rehman (1/12), James Russell (1/11), Dale Sveum (1/11), Matt Szczur (1/12), Josh Vitters (1/12), Randy Wells (1/11)



DATE


SITE

January 11


9:30 a.m. – Advocate Illinois Masonic Pediatric Development Center – Chicago




11 a.m. – Harry Caray’s Italian Steakhouse – Chicago (Cubs Caravan Luncheon)




1:30 p.m. – Orr Academy – Chicago




3:30 p.m. – Chicago Public Library: Lincoln-Belmont Branch – Chicago






January 12


9 a.m. – James B. Conant High School – Hoffman Estates, IL




10:30 a.m. – Ridge Family Center for Learning – Elk Grove Village, IL




3 p.m. – O’Brien Field/River Plex – Peoria, IL

 

[ansaraaj]

Anybody going to the Reds Northern Leg of their caravan that would be able to get me a Tom Browning sig? If so, please DM me or email me at aansara@gmail.com. Thanks guys.

 

[icee82]

RedsFest is a huge event and if you plan as well as have a little luck and some help, you can really rack up. Of course the 2011 event was the first time that you had to pay for certain autographs. For instances, Votto was only in the kids' line and in the paid area. Scott Rolen was just in the paid area as was Johnny Cueto.

This year's Caravan is definitely weak especially the Northern tour. Mesoraco is the only one worth going. The people in the north have to be very disappointed. Of course the southern leg, you have Brandon Phillips which is worth the trip alone.

 

[Shawn_E.]

2012 Detroit Tigers Winter Caravan Ready to Roll
Tigers Players and Coaches to Visit Fans Across the State
The 2012 Detroit Tigers Winter Caravan, presented by Verizon Wireless and FOX Sports Detroit, is set for Thursday, January 19 and Friday, January 20, and features an exciting lineup of appearances in Detroit and around the state of Michigan. Tigers President, Chief Executive Officer and General Manager David Dombrowski, Vice President/Assistant General Manager Al Avila, Manager Jim Leyland, coaches, players, broadcasters and Detroit’s favorite mascot PAWS, will take part in a two-day journey traveling in two buses and an additional dozen vehicles, across the region, spreading baseball fever to fans of all ages.

"Coming off the AL Central Division Championship, and the exciting season it was, we're thrilled to get baseball at the top of our minds again with the Winter Caravan," said Elaine Lewis, Vice President of Community and Public Affairs. "We've identified new locations and there are more public stops. What is most impressive is how nearly the entire 40-man roster of players and our coaching staff are set to return to Detroit in the middle of winter, embrace the caravan, and engage the fans."

Media are encouraged to attend each stop on the caravan as there will be numerous photo and b-roll opportunities. Additionally, select stops will have specific media availabilities, which will allow for interviews with Tigers personnel.

Metro Bus

Thursday, January 19
1:00-2:00 p.m. - DMC Children’s Hospital of Michigan
DMC Children’s Hospital of Michigan - 3901 Beaubien Street, Detroit

•Individual room visits with patients
•Note: Media may cover a short visit with patients in the hospital lobby, but are not permitted to cover individual room visits
1:30-2:00 p.m. - The Henry Ford
Henry Ford Museum- 20900 Oakwood Blvd., Dearborn

•Tigers coaches will take a preview tour of the Driving America Exhibit, which opens to the public January 29
2:00-3:10 p.m. - Henry Ford Hospital
Henry Ford Hospital-Main Campus - 2799 West Grand Blvd., Detroit

•Tigers will headline an employee rally and participate in an interactive question and answer session with employees
4:00-4:50 p.m. - Michigan State Police Metro Post #21
Michigan State Police Metro Post #21, Oak Park - 4350 10 Mile Road, Oak Park

•Tigers players and coaches will tour the post
•Players will participate in forensic artist, bomb squad and emergency support team demonstrations
•Question and answer session and raffle prizes with troopers and personnel
3:00-5:00 p.m. - Palladium 12 Theatre in Birmingham 10th Anniversary Celebration
Palladium 12 Theatre in Birmingham - 250 N. Old Woodward Ave., Birmingham

•The Uptown Palladium 12 in Birmingham will be celebrating their 10th anniversary with a fan rally featuring Tigers players
•First 200 guests will receive a free hot dog, Pepsi and a movie pass compliments of Uptown Entertainment
•Rally will include an interactive question and answer session, raffle prizes, giveaways and more
•Largest free fan event of Tigers Caravan
•FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC (Program begins at 4:00 p.m.)
5:00-6:00 p.m. - Hockeytown Authentics
Hockeytown Authentics - 1845 East Big Beaver Road, Troy

•Fans have the opportunity to take a photo with two Tigers players in exchange for a minimum donation of two non-perishable food items to benefit the Salvation Army Eastern Michigan Division.
•OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
5:15-6:00 p.m. - The Parade Company
The Parade Company Studio - 9500 Mount Elliott, Detroit

•Tigers will headline a private rally for employees and volunteers of The Parade Company who provide Detroit with marquee events, including America’s Thanksgiving Parade
5:30-6:15 p.m. - Detroit Fire Department, Engine 40
Engine 40 Firehouse - 13939 Dexter Ave., Detroit

•Tigers players will attend a meet and greet dinner with firefighters of Engine 40 to give thanks for their service to the community
Friday, January 20
10:45 a.m.-12:00 p.m. - Combined Regional Emergency Services Training Center (CREST)
CREST Center - 2900 Featherstone Road, Auburn Hills
· Tigers players and coaches will participate in a fire practical scenario (search and rescue in a smoke-filled room) or a police simunition scenario (bank robbery scenario)

12:30-1:40 p.m. - Comerica Bank
Comerica Bank, Auburn Hills Operations Center - 3701 Hamlin Road, Auburn Hills

•Tigers headline an employee rally, including an interactive question and answer session and raffle
•Employees are encouraged to donate new children’s and adult winter mittens or gloves to benefit Mittens for Detroit
1:05-1:40 p.m. - Meijer
Meijer of Auburn Hills - 800 Brown Road, Auburn Hills

•Meijer customers get a special surprise as Tigers players and broadcasters serve as celebrity Meijer crew members by working in the bakery, deli counter or bagging groceries at the checkout lane
•OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
1:00-1:45 p.m. - The Detroit Shoppe at Somerset Mall
The Detroit Shoppe, Somerset Mall - 2800 West Big Beaver, Troy

•Tigers players will appear at The Detroit Shoppe to play Detroit Tigers trivia with fans
•The customer who spends the most at the store between 10:00 a.m-1:00 p.m. will win a special grand prize, courtesy of the Detroit Tigers and Somerset Collection.
•All proceeds from purchases in The Detroit Shoppe on this day will benefit the Detroit Tigers Foundation, an affiliate of Ilitch Charities
•OPEN TO THE PUBLIC (Store doors open at 10:00 a.m.)
2:20-3:05 p.m. - U.S. Army Garrison-Detroit Arsenal Division
U.S. Army Garrison-Detroit Arsenal - 6501 E. 11 Mile Road, Warren

•Tigers players will participate in a rally which includes an interactive question and answer session and raffle for employees and soldiers
2:00-3:00 p.m. - Joe Louis Video Memorial Room Presentation
COBO - One Washington Blvd, Detroit

•Tigers players and coaches will participate in a presentation in honor of the Joe Louis Video Memorial Room followed by an interactive question and answer session with those in attendance
•Special guests will include famous boxers Emanuel Steward, Hilmer Kenty and Tommy “Hitman” Hearns as well as members of the Michigan Chapter of Negro Leagues Baseball Players
2:00-3:15 p.m. - Comerica Bank
Comerica Bank Center (Michigan Market Headquarters) - 411 W. Lafayette Blvd., Detroit

•Tigers headline an employee rally, including an interactive question and answer session and raffle
•Comerica Bank and the Detroit Tigers will announce a community grant program to benefit Michigan high school sports
•Employees are encouraged to donate new children’s and adult winter mittens or gloves to benefit Mittens for Detroit
3:00-4:20 p.m. - Garden Fresh
Garden Fresh Salsa Headquarters - 1220 E. Nine Mile Road, Ferndale

•Tigers players and coaches will be greeted by Garden Fresh executives for a taste test of Garden Fresh Salsa’s top three salsas to determine the Tigers’ favorite salsa
•Tigers players will participate in an employee rally, including an interactive question and answer session and raffle
3:30-4:30 p.m. - North American International Auto Show
Cobo Hall, General Motors Display Area - One Washington Blvd., Detroit

•Fan rally and parade, including an interactive question and answer session in the General Motors Display Area
•OPEN TO THE PUBLIC (Parade throughout show floor begins at 3:30 p.m. and rally begins at 4:00 p.m.)
4:10-4:40 p.m. - MotorCity Casino Hotel Tour

MotorCity Casino Hotel - 2901 Grand River Ave., Detroit

•Tigers coaches will take a behind the scenes tour of MotorCity Casino Hotel
West Bus

Thursday, January 19
1:50-2:25 p.m. - Lingenfelter Collection
Lingenfelter Collection - 7819 Lochlin Drive, Brighton

•Tigers players and personnel will tour the private high-end car collection
•Individuals from Team Joseph and Ele’s Place will be invited to participate along with the winner of the Tigers online contest for car enthusiasts
3:45-6:00 p.m. - Michigan State Capitol
Michigan State Capitol Building - 7320 South Canal Road, Lansing

•Tigers get a behind the scenes tour of the Michigan State Capitol building followed by a rally and reception
Friday, January 20
9:30-10:35 a.m. - West Michigan Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Business Breakfast
Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital 100 Michigan Street NW, Grand Rapids

•Tigers players and personnel will participate in the West Michigan Chamber of Commerce Business Breakfast, hosted by DeVos Children’s Hospital
•After breakfast, Tigers players and personnel will visit patients at DeVos Children’s Hospital
9:55-10:35 a.m. - Hudsonville Creamery
Hudsonville Creamery, Holland - 345 E. 48th Street, Holland

•After a tour of the facilities, Tigers players will participate in special surprise announcement
12:00-1:30 p.m. - Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo
Bernhard Student Center - 1903 West Michigan Ave., Kalamazoo

•Tigers players and personnel will participate in luncheon with the Western Michigan Alumni Association
•Luncheon will feature a keynote address by Tigers President, CEO and General Manager, David Dombrowski and an interactive question and answer session and raffle with players and coaches
•Tickets for the luncheon are $10 and are available by calling the WMUFAMILY Experience Office at (269) 387-8746
3:05-4:00 p.m. - Google
Google Offices, Ann Arbor Division - 201 S. Division Street, Ann Arbor

•Tigers players and personnel will participate in a rally with Google employees featuring an interactive question and answer session and raffle
Media Availabilities

Wednesday, January 18

5:00-5:30 p.m. - West Michigan Whitecaps Banquet
DeVos Place Convention Center - 303 Monroe Avenue Northwest, Grand Rapids
6:05-6:25 p.m. - Toledo Mud Hens Fandemonium

Toledo, Ohio – Fifth Third Field - 406 Washington Street, Toledo, OH

Thursday, January 19

12:00-12:45 p.m. - Detroit Tigers Media Reception
Tiger Den at Comerica Park - 2100 Woodward Ave., Detroit
(Enter through main administrative lobby located on Montcalm Avenue)

5:20-6:00 p.m. - Michigan State Capitol
Michigan State Capitol Building, House Library (H252) - 215 N. Capitol Ave., Lansing

Friday, January 20
11:55 a.m.-12:20 p.m. - Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo
Bernhard Student Center, Rooms 157-159 - 1903 West Michigan Ave., Kalamazoo

 

[19Braves77]

Once again the Braves are people choose the Senior Bowl over the Caravans due to the little time you have to prepare.....

 

[19Braves77]

Finally !!!!

Braves announce players !

Friday, January 27 – Charlotte, North Carolina and Spartanburg, South Carolina

Braves scheduled to participate include: Tommy Hanson, Jonny Venters, Tyler Pastornicky, Frank Wren, and Terry Pendleton



· 12:00-2:00 p.m. Charlotte Power Lunch – Q & A and Autograph Signing

Taco Mac

4625 Piedmont Row Dr. Bldg. E, Ste. 100, Charlotte, NC 28210



· 4:00-5:30 p.m. Spartanburg Academy Sports + Outdoors Autograph Signing

100 Peachwood Centre Drive, Spartanburg, SC 29301



Saturday, January 28 – Snellville, Georgia

Braves scheduled to participate include: Jair Jurrjens, Eric Hinske, Eric O’Flaherty, Terry Pendleton, and Brian Snitker



· Community visits to be announced

· 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. Snellville Academy Sports + Outdoors Autograph Signing

1585 Scenic Hwy, Snellville, GA 30078



Sunday, January 29 – Fort Benning, Georgia, and Montgomery and Auburn, Alabama

Braves scheduled to participate include: Tim Hudson, David Ross, Eric Hinske, Tyler Pastornicky, and Scott Fletcher



· 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. Visit with the Troops at Fort Benning

· 12:00-1:30pm**CST Montgomery Academy Sports + Outdoors Autograph Signing

8610 Eastchase Pkwy, Montgomery, AL 36117



· 3:00-4:30pm**CST Auburn Academy Sports + Outdoors Autograph Signing

2325 Bent Creek Road, Auburn, AL 36830



Monday, January 30 – Atlanta and McDonough, Georgia

Braves scheduled to participate include: Freddie Freeman, Michael Bourn, Eric O’Flaherty, Frank Wren, Carlos Tosca, and Braves alum Greg McMichael



· Community visits to be announced

· 3:30-5:00 p.m. McDonough Academy Sports + Outdoors Autograph Signing

198 South Point Blvd., McDonough, GA 30253



Tuesday, January 31 – Macon, Georgia

Braves scheduled to participate include: Craig Kimbrel, Randall Delgado, and Eddie Perez

· 10:15 – 12:15 Visit with Students at Northeast High School, Macon

· Visit to the Children’s Hospital at the Medical Center of Central Georgia (not open to media)

· 4:00-5:30 p.m. Macon Academy Sports + Outdoors Autograph Signing

1689 Eisenhower Pkwy, Macon GA 31206



Wednesday, February 1 – Fort Gordon, Georgia and Columbia, South Carolina

Braves scheduled to participate include: Jason Heyward, Julio Teheran, and Fredi Gonzalez

· 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. Visit with the Troops at Fort Gordon

· 3:30-5:00 p.m. Columbia Academy Sports + Outdoors Autograph Signing

730 Fashion Drive, Columbia, SC 29229



Thursday, February 2 – Birmingham, Alabama

Braves scheduled to participate include: Jair Jurrjens, Randall Delgado, Frank Wren, and Carlos Tosca

· 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. **CST Visit with students at Mountain Brook Junior High School

· 4:00-5:30 p.m.**CST Birmingham Academy Sports + Outdoors Autograph Signing

310 Doug Baker Blvd., Birmingham, AL 35242



Friday, February 3 – Lilburn and Athens, Georgia

Braves scheduled to participate include: Matt Diaz, Brandon Beachy, Roger McDowell, Brian Snitker and Bruce Manno



· 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. Visit with students at Hopkins Elementary School, Lilburn

· 4:00-5:30 p.m. Athens Academy Sports + Outdoors Autograph Signing

3505 Atlanta Highway, Athens GA 30606



Saturday, February 4 – Nashville, Tennessee

Braves scheduled to participate include: Mike Minor, Cory Gearrin, and Zane Smith

· Community visits to be announced

· 1:30-3:00pm**CST Franklin Academy Sports + Outdoors Autograph Signing

1915 Mallory Lane, Franklin, TN 37067



Monday, February 6 – Rome and Cumming, Georgia

Braves scheduled to participate include: Chipper Jones, Brian McCann, Dan Uggla, Frank Wren, and Fredi Gonzalez



· Rome community visits to be announced

· 4:30-6:00pm Cumming Academy Sports + Outdoors Autograph Signing

320 Peachtree Pkwy., Cumming, GA 30041



Tuesday, February 7 – Greenville, South Carolina

Braves scheduled to participate include: Brandon Beachy, Julio Teheran, Eddie Perez, and Braves alum Johnny Estrada



· 1:30 -3:00 p.m. Visit with the students at Sevier Middle School, Greenville

· 4:00-5:30 p.m. Greenville Academy Sports + Outdoors Autograph Signing

59 Woodruff Industrial Lane, Greenville, SC 29607



Wednesday, February 8 – Atlanta, Georgia

Braves scheduled to participate include: Chipper Jones, Craig Kimbrel, Mike Minor, Roger McDowell, Bruce Manno and Braves alumni Javy Lopez



· Community visits to be announced



Thursday, February 9 – Chattanooga and Knoxville

Braves scheduled to participate include: Jason Heyward, Freddie Freeman, Cory Gearrin, and Greg Walker



· 11:30-1:30pm Chattanooga Power Lunch – Q & A and Autograph Signing

Taco Mac

423 Market St., Chattanooga, TN 37402