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Spring Training
« on: November 18, 2011, 08:53:41 am »
Seems that all of the west division teams are out in AZ.  Wonder if the Astros long term plans would have them making a similar move?  How long is the deal with Osceola?
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Re: Spring Training
« Reply #1 on: November 18, 2011, 10:21:47 am »
Quote from: Uncle Charlie on November 18, 2011, 08:53:41 am
Seems that all of the west division teams are out in AZ.  Wonder if the Astros long term plans would have them making a similar move?  How long is the deal with Osceola?


my Phillies friend thinks this is the next step.
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Re: Spring Training
« Reply #2 on: November 18, 2011, 10:42:41 am »
Quote from: JimR on November 18, 2011, 10:21:47 am
my Phillies friend thinks this is the next step.

Wasn't that the plan anyway?
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Re: Spring Training
« Reply #3 on: November 18, 2011, 11:15:48 am »
Quote from: HudsonHawk on November 18, 2011, 10:42:41 am
Wasn't that the plan anyway?

not that i or he know of.
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Re: Spring Training
« Reply #4 on: November 18, 2011, 11:19:53 am »
Quote from: JimR on November 18, 2011, 11:15:48 am
not that i or he know of.

OK.  I thought the Astros have wanted to be in AZ for some time now.
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Re: Spring Training
« Reply #5 on: November 18, 2011, 11:21:05 am »
Quote from: HudsonHawk on November 18, 2011, 11:19:53 am
OK.  I thought the Astros have wanted to be in AZ for some time now.

Drayton rejected sharing the Surprise facility with the Rangers. that was a stupid fucking decision. it is a great facility.
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Re: Spring Training
« Reply #6 on: November 18, 2011, 11:24:53 am »
Quote from: JimR on November 18, 2011, 11:21:05 am
Drayton rejected sharing the Surprise facility with the Rangers. that was a stupid fucking decision. it is a great facility.

Any idea why?  Was it financial?
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Re: Spring Training
« Reply #7 on: November 18, 2011, 11:25:55 am »
Quote from: HudsonHawk on November 18, 2011, 11:24:53 am
Any idea why?  Was it financial?

Who wants to play the Rangers all the time.  Eh?  Oh.
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Re: Spring Training
« Reply #8 on: November 18, 2011, 11:26:48 am »
Quote from: JimR on November 18, 2011, 11:21:05 am
that was a stupid fucking decision.

We've had to use this phrase far too often.
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Re: Spring Training
« Reply #9 on: November 18, 2011, 11:32:43 am »
Quote from: HudsonHawk on November 18, 2011, 11:24:53 am
Any idea why?  Was it financial?

he said (at the time) Surprise was too far out. since then, civilization has reached it. stupid fucking decision. the Royals took the other slot.
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Re: Spring Training
« Reply #10 on: November 18, 2011, 11:40:09 am »
Quote from: JimR on November 18, 2011, 11:32:43 am
he said (at the time) Surprise was too far out. since then, civilization has reached it. stupid fucking decision. the Royals took the other slot.

Meanwhile, Osceola County Stadium is in the throbbing centre of central Florida's bustling economy being, as it is, 4 miles outside of the vibrant metroplex that is Kissimmee.
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Re: Spring Training
« Reply #11 on: November 18, 2011, 12:53:04 pm »
I personally like Florida better than Arizona.  Ty and Beaches are there.

But I have heard that AZ is great for Spring Training.
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Re: Spring Training
« Reply #12 on: November 18, 2011, 12:55:45 pm »
Quote from: BudGirl on November 18, 2011, 12:53:04 pm
I personally like Florida better than Arizona.  Ty and Beaches are there.

But I have heard that AZ is great for Spring Training.

AZ is a million times better than Florida, except for no Ty. i have been both places.
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Re: Spring Training
« Reply #13 on: November 18, 2011, 12:59:23 pm »
Quote from: BudGirl on November 18, 2011, 12:53:04 pm
I personally like Florida better than Arizona.  Ty and Beaches are there.

But I have heard that AZ is great for Spring Training.

Quote from: JimR on November 18, 2011, 12:55:45 pm
AZ is a million times better than Florida, except for no Ty. i have been both places.

You guys are making me blush! You know, I can be persuaded to go to AZ for spring training...for a nominal fee.
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Re: Spring Training
« Reply #14 on: November 18, 2011, 02:04:06 pm »
I guess I better make plans to attend a spring training soon then.  FL is much closer than AZ.
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Re: Spring Training
« Reply #15 on: November 18, 2011, 02:07:01 pm »
Quote from: JimR on November 18, 2011, 12:55:45 pm
AZ is a million times better than Florida, except for no Ty. i have been both places.

Hailing from Florida as I do, I resent that remark.
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Re: Spring Training
« Reply #16 on: November 18, 2011, 02:28:30 pm »
Quote from: JimR on November 18, 2011, 11:21:05 am
Drayton rejected sharing the Surprise facility with the Rangers. that was a stupid fucking decision. it is a great facility.

It's fantastic.  Yes, it's a bit further out than the others, it's a great spot.  Several others are now in the area too.  Saw the cubs at rangers there 18 months ago, as wells as giants/cws...  Phoenix is fantastic that time of year.
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Re: Spring Training
« Reply #17 on: November 19, 2011, 09:11:51 am »
Quote from: HudsonHawk on November 18, 2011, 02:07:01 pm
Hailing from Florida as I do, I resent that remark.

for ST, HH. chill.
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