Thoughts on Spring Training
I recently got back from spring training and, although I had a great time, I saw some things this year that really disturbed me. Everywhere I went I heard "Mets spring training isn't fan friendly"...
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Spring Training has definitely changed over the past decade or so. I never went before 1996, but even then I thought the players were pretty accessible and the atmosphere was very laid back. But...
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The Red Sox don't take batting practice before the gates open (which, in the case of City of Palms, is 2.5 hours before gametime) and the players are very accessible. I was there for the Mets vs. Red...
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Interesting, Kevin. My experiences were much different than yours this year. I went to four different parks (Winter Haven, Fort Myers - City of Palms, St Pete, and Bradenton) and the story was pretty...
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It all depends on where you are. There are access issues in Winter Haven, so I know you're right about that. But in St. Pete I saw both Rays and Indians lined up signing autographs next to the dugouts...
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Very interesting post. Definately liked the comments from "Chasingmets." Some of it made me laugh because its so sad and so true. I personally, love baseball and i love my favorite players. I do not...
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