This image came from our very first post. Can you believe we are still talking about this crap?!?Wow, baseball news is BORING! Unless you care about A-Fraud, Bonds and steroids. It has been a retarded distraction for the past couple years, but now it's done with. I wish the media would take after Michael Phelps and just rip a bong and forget about the whole thing. 99% of us don't care anymore. Yeah, baseball players did steroids and other drugs to get an advantage. It wasn't against the rules then, so the only way to "punish" the athletes is to not vote for them for the HOF. Or Selig will mark records with asterisks (didn't we already do that to the home run ball?) Yadda, yadda, yadda. GFY!
So pitchers and catchers report this weekend. YEAH! Spring training is right around the corner. If you aren't planing on heading out to sunny and warm AZ, please read this article by J Dot over at FOTG. Here is a little excerpt (in the communication business we call it a teaser):
I remember walking up to the fence, lacing my fingers in the chain-link above my head, and just watching grown men fire a ball back and forth repeatedly.
WHAP. WHAP.
I remember leaning my head against the fence, closing my eyes, and smiling. I remember exhaling and thinking to myself, "This is what heaven is like. This sound."
As all 5 of our readers know, COI is based in AZ. 2/3 of us will be attending every home (Hohokam) game on the weekends (Angry Mike will be away on biz although will get back as much as possible we hope), as well Opening Day and probably some other away games in-between. If you are planning on making it out, feel free to hit us up. At Hohokam we park in the North parking lot to tailgate, usually the second or third row (we like to get there early). Although our resident Master Chef, Angry Mike, will not be at most of the games, we will still have good food, games, and beer. If you mention our blog, we might even throw you a dog or a PBR (as long as I remember the buns this time).
The Idiots. Note: Lazy Steve will always be double fisted.Here is a photo so you can
Over at WAIW, John has an ongoing article entitled, "25 Things We Aren't Bitter About" about the good things about being a Cubs fan and Wrigley. It comes in daily installments of 5 and is a good read, which is linked here, here, and here. Because I have no original ideas of my own, here is my version about Cubs Spring Training, in no particular order:
1. It's Always Sunny in Arizona
No seriously, it is. Although it actually rained a couple days ago, and Angry Mike and Lazy Steve claim to have gone to a rained-out Spring Training game, I have yet to experience it. Remember to bring the sunscreen, because it usually gets pretty warm as well. And you don't want to burn showing off your man-sweater.
Lazy Steve and Angry Mike enjoy their $8 margaritas. I instead drink an Old Style.2. $8 Margarita Specials
This is a running joke between our friends, because the margaritas are always $8. And they are always from a box poured in an 10 ounce plastic cup with no salt. Not very special. But after an entire morning of drinking PBR in the sun, those margaritas sure are tasty. Just make sure not to try to substitute the appletini if they run out.
Awesome picture of the radar gun.3. Hey Dempster, Nice Game 1!
You will never be as close to the players in Wrigley than you will be in Mesa, unless of course your rich Uncle Jimmy can get you those $600 front row tickets. The best part is the bullpen is in right field, so before the game you might even be able to strike up a conversation with Lilly, Marmol, or Jake Peavy (wait, he isn't on the Cubs yet?). The players are usually pretty relaxed in Spring Training, so they are easy to approach. Plus, after the game, the players have to go through the stands to get to the locker room. A great time to get an autograph from your favorite Triple A player.
Old people are so cute.4. Old People Rule
Tailgating or hanging out in the stands, you are going to notice there are a lot of old people around. Don't be afraid! They are just like you and I, only wrinkly with weird blotches on their skin. But most are really friendly, and if you happen to strike up a conversation with an "old timey" you will probably hear a good story or two about the good 'ole days with Banks, Santo, Bleacher Bums and all that other stuff you're too young to have experienced yourself.
5. Arizona Strong Beer Festival
Okay, so this really isn't Cub related. But the festival is right up the street from Hohokam at the Mesa Amphitheater. And, yes, it kinda overlaps the time of the Cubs first home weekend game. But the Strong Beer Festival is one of the highlights of my year. First off, it's a STRONG Beer Fest. No pussy Miller 64 here. Just real beer for real men (and women). Ales, Porters, Stouts, etc. Everything at least 6% ABV. Plus a kick ass ska band for entertainment. My recommendation, make sure to try the Hop Juice. It's the best beer you will ever drink.
Well, there is my first 5 of the things I enjoy about Spring Training. Maybe tomorrow I will post some more. Or not. GFY Favre.
Go Cubs!
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1 comments:
It was actually Kevin that went to the Brewers @ Cubs game that was rained out in the 6th. It was like 3 years ago and it POURED.
Huge props on the GFY Favre. Whats the over/under on the number of weeks until his big comeback.
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