New and improved Soto and other items from this past weekend

So while at the game in Tempe this past Sunday I couldn't help but notice that Geo looks awfully svelte this spring. I knew he dropped weight but holy hell. I actually turned to my friend Jeff and commented, "Is that fucking Soto?" Occasionally I have a potty mouth at games. What of it? I mean am I the only one doubting it's him as he walks to the plate? Dude looks like he worked his ass off this past winter. It's just a shame it takes a mediocre season for these guys to get in that kind of shape for THEIR JOB. Then again, he might have just laid off the grass and subsequent munchies that went with it.

Soto's dramatic weight loss is just one highlight from what turned out be a solid baseball weekend in Arizona. The Idiots had the pleasure of meeting Sarah Spain, the man behind The Heckler, and the crew of countless other Chicagoans they were traveling with on Saturday. The Cubs were in Mesa facing the Reds and COI was rocking a nice tailgate from before 10am until we were kicked out at sunset. We played washers, bags, and drink the beer all day. From there we headed to Sun Devil Wine Cellar were Ginger Russ could barely keep himself propped up. I had a pint of Left Hand Milk Stout that was on point.

Sunday the scene moved to Tempe for Cubs @ Angels. Lazy Steve ditched the crew due to a last second visit by family. We enjoyed a few Deschutes beers while the Cubs battled the halos. Of course the Angels over sold the place to the point of bursting....and these assholes are freaking out about a $1 surcharge to help keep the Cubs. Fucking greedy morons. Post-game found us at Four Peaks Brewing where I was reminded (again) of why I like San Tan Brewing way more than Four Peaks.

All in all it was a great weekend. Next weekend sees my parents come to town to take in a few games with us. Ginger's parents will be in too so next Saturday's tailgate figures to be packed. Nothing like sun, beer, good people, and baseball on a March day near Phoenix. Anyone in Chicago who hasn't been to Spring Training yet is really missing out.

Next Idiotic game: Angry Mike visits Camelback Ranch for the Cubs @ Sox game this Friday
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