Before the game, inside, I got Heath Ball on a ginter card. My only Marlins player in 2 days. They are a very tough team to get signed. I could have also had Logan Morrison on a ginter card, but i made a ROOKIE mistake...i gave him Chris Coghlan's cards...don't know how/why i did that...he said, I am not Chris...i was like i know...damn...pissed off at myself)....get it together, Mike!!!
After the game (which the Nats one in 11, thanks to Ian Desmond's sac fly, he also hit a monster home run in this game which that Nats won 3-2 in 10).
Ok...the most amazing in terms of names today for autographs. There we about 15 people here....and you won't believe this list....i was and still am in utter SHOCK....disbelief....amazement!
Stephen Strasburg SIGNED and I got him on the Sports Illustrated!!! i told him while in line great start today and also asked how his arm is doing. I then asked if he could sign it to Mike, but he said he doesn't do inscriptions, and i said ok, its for me thats why (see as people who know me know, i ask all players to sign to mike on 8x10's or SI's etc.) cause i DO NOT sell anything. And, he then signed the SI and then asked my name and added To Mike...a few people said the signature was the best one....I think so too!!! Thanks Stephen, you made my day, my week!...still smiling!!!
Not done yet....
Got on an 8x10 RYAN ZIMMERMAN....and then i had a photo from 3 years ago with him and Mike Hinckley and he signed it to Mike!!!
Also got....
Jayson Werth - Team ball
Rick Ankiel - Team ball (but didn't come in part of it because pen died)
Jordan Zimmermann - Team ball
Craig Stammen - Team ball
Mark DeRosa - card
Ian Desmond - signed all 4 of my remaining cards!!!
This was AWESOME!!!!!!!! So happy!
I told Rick Ankiel he has the best arm of any center fielder or outfielder. that nobody will run on him. He said "damn right i do". he was so funny. he was great!
So, how was my day?....The best!!
GO NATS!!!
12-4, First place in the NL East.
Mike "Bobblehead guy"
Baseball Tonight Tour bus - Temple Diablo Mon March 12th
Saturday, April 21, 2012
Friday, April 20th Marlins at Nats
Detwiler pitched 6 strong innings and then a great job by the relievers, though HRod was a little shaky in the 9th. Detwiler with the Win! Nats win 2-0. Quick game, only i think 8 hits combined? Ankiel with 3 hits (Home Run, single and a double).
After the game I got the following players
Edwin Jackson - Team Ball
Ross Detwiler - Team Ball
Ian Desmond - Team Ball
Mark DeRosa - Team Ball
HRod - Team Ball
Drew Storen - Team Ball
Tyler Clippard - Team Ball
Chad Tracy - card
Tom Gorzelany - card
Detwiler again a very nice guy. Told him what a great job pitching! Glad to have him in the rotation. Asked DeRosa how the house hunting is going and he found a place and had no boxes in his back seat! I asked Storen how his arm is and talked about Matt Capps.
The Nats are great! Watch out National League, I know its early....but dare I say...Playoffs in Washington??!!
Mike "Bobblehead guy"
After the game I got the following players
Edwin Jackson - Team Ball
Ross Detwiler - Team Ball
Ian Desmond - Team Ball
Mark DeRosa - Team Ball
HRod - Team Ball
Drew Storen - Team Ball
Tyler Clippard - Team Ball
Chad Tracy - card
Tom Gorzelany - card
Detwiler again a very nice guy. Told him what a great job pitching! Glad to have him in the rotation. Asked DeRosa how the house hunting is going and he found a place and had no boxes in his back seat! I asked Storen how his arm is and talked about Matt Capps.
The Nats are great! Watch out National League, I know its early....but dare I say...Playoffs in Washington??!!
Mike "Bobblehead guy"
Sunday, April 15th Reds at Nats
A tough extra inning loss, put an end to a 5 game winning streak for the Nats. Of course, this was the first game I saw the Nats play this year. Detwiler pitched well (except for the 1st inning where he let up a home run to Ludwick). Glad that he is in the starting rotation though, he is a solid starter.
After the game, I stayed and was pleasantly surprised. There were about 10 people who stayed for autographs after the 11 inning loss and it being a Sunday, i was hope just for a few Nats to start off my year. But, they were unbelievable today!
18 players for the Nats (that is right....18) stopped and signed. I was able to get 17 of them (EJax) Edwin Jackson didn't sign for everyone as there were cars behind him. But, I am sure I will get him another time.
I did get the following:
Ryan Mattheus - Team Ball
Steve Lombardozzi - Team Ball
Chad Tracy - Team Ball
Roger Bernadina - Team Ball
Sean Burnett - Team Ball
Xavier Nady - card
Jesus Flores - card
Adam LaRoche - card
Jordan Zimmermann - card
Gio Gonzalez - card and team ball
Ross Detwiler - 3 cards
Rick Ankiel - 2 cards
Mark DeRosa - card
Danny Espinosa - bobblehead and team ball
Ian Desmond - bobblehead and card
Craig Stammen - 8x10
Jayson Werth - 8x10
This was the first time i ever got Werth or Ankiel. Was also the first for Lombardozzi, Mattheus, Tracy, Nady, DeRosa.
I was the only one that recognized Lombardozzi. I talked to Roger that his catch last year, still the best EVER that i have seen in person. Talked to Gio about Braden. Gio is a CLASSY, CLASSY, CLASSY guy. I will always root for him to do well. Very fan friendly. Detwiler was very nice. Ankiel (just David and I got him as other fans were getting Detwiler and Mattheus). I talked to DeRosa, asked how he is liking DC...he pointed to his back seat and his boxes, still hasn't found a place. Espinosa and Desmond--they are a great combination--both will be all star's. Stammen put, to Mike on photo! Jayson Werth too!
Yay! What a day!
Mike "bobblehead guy"
After the game, I stayed and was pleasantly surprised. There were about 10 people who stayed for autographs after the 11 inning loss and it being a Sunday, i was hope just for a few Nats to start off my year. But, they were unbelievable today!
18 players for the Nats (that is right....18) stopped and signed. I was able to get 17 of them (EJax) Edwin Jackson didn't sign for everyone as there were cars behind him. But, I am sure I will get him another time.
I did get the following:
Ryan Mattheus - Team Ball
Steve Lombardozzi - Team Ball
Chad Tracy - Team Ball
Roger Bernadina - Team Ball
Sean Burnett - Team Ball
Xavier Nady - card
Jesus Flores - card
Adam LaRoche - card
Jordan Zimmermann - card
Gio Gonzalez - card and team ball
Ross Detwiler - 3 cards
Rick Ankiel - 2 cards
Mark DeRosa - card
Danny Espinosa - bobblehead and team ball
Ian Desmond - bobblehead and card
Craig Stammen - 8x10
Jayson Werth - 8x10
This was the first time i ever got Werth or Ankiel. Was also the first for Lombardozzi, Mattheus, Tracy, Nady, DeRosa.
I was the only one that recognized Lombardozzi. I talked to Roger that his catch last year, still the best EVER that i have seen in person. Talked to Gio about Braden. Gio is a CLASSY, CLASSY, CLASSY guy. I will always root for him to do well. Very fan friendly. Detwiler was very nice. Ankiel (just David and I got him as other fans were getting Detwiler and Mattheus). I talked to DeRosa, asked how he is liking DC...he pointed to his back seat and his boxes, still hasn't found a place. Espinosa and Desmond--they are a great combination--both will be all star's. Stammen put, to Mike on photo! Jayson Werth too!
Yay! What a day!
Mike "bobblehead guy"
Friday, April 6, 2012
Orioles Home Opener - April 6th, 2012
The 2012 MLB Regular Season is here!!!
I drove up with my good friend Brandon and his son. I was not feeling well and was grateful that he gave me a ride (thanks BRANDON!!)
I have a new section and seat...I am now in Section 45, Row 2, Seat 7....for a 29 game plan. I was looking forward to meeting the season ticket holders that would be sitting around me (as the first few rows are season ticket holders). And, the couple sitting next to me were extremely friendly and baseball fanatics...i chatted with them the entire game. That's what I like, to meet other fans.
I enjoyed the game....Markakis hit a homer and a triple (should have been an inside the park home run, but he did not run it out as he thought the left fielder was going to catch it). Also, Arrieta pitched very well! Jamey Carroll on the Twins made some nice defensive plays and Josh Willingham through out (I think Markakis) at home. He also hit a home run in the 9th (which i did not see, as I left at the end of the 8th to go to Potbelly's).
After the game, I got Matt Capps on 3 4x6 photos that were given to me by Dawn (another fan) back in 2010. It was Capps last game actually with the Nats. Matt remembered me, he said I looked familiar, but was confused as I had an O's jacket and hat....i told him I was only wearing this because it was opening day. I am a Nats fan (couldn't tell him I was a Jays fan too)....i only wear O's gear for the home opener. But, we chatted about Drew Storen and the Nats while he signed all 3 photos and I told him that I was still very upset about that trade. (which i am--Mike Rizzo!!).
So, I came to the game hoping to get any of the three following players (Matt Capps, Josh Willingham or Ryan Doumit). And i got Capps!!!
My next O's game--April 25th vs the Jays!! ....unless I go back this weekend.
Can't wait to see the Jays though!!!
Michael "Bobblehead Guy"
I drove up with my good friend Brandon and his son. I was not feeling well and was grateful that he gave me a ride (thanks BRANDON!!)
I have a new section and seat...I am now in Section 45, Row 2, Seat 7....for a 29 game plan. I was looking forward to meeting the season ticket holders that would be sitting around me (as the first few rows are season ticket holders). And, the couple sitting next to me were extremely friendly and baseball fanatics...i chatted with them the entire game. That's what I like, to meet other fans.
I enjoyed the game....Markakis hit a homer and a triple (should have been an inside the park home run, but he did not run it out as he thought the left fielder was going to catch it). Also, Arrieta pitched very well! Jamey Carroll on the Twins made some nice defensive plays and Josh Willingham through out (I think Markakis) at home. He also hit a home run in the 9th (which i did not see, as I left at the end of the 8th to go to Potbelly's).
After the game, I got Matt Capps on 3 4x6 photos that were given to me by Dawn (another fan) back in 2010. It was Capps last game actually with the Nats. Matt remembered me, he said I looked familiar, but was confused as I had an O's jacket and hat....i told him I was only wearing this because it was opening day. I am a Nats fan (couldn't tell him I was a Jays fan too)....i only wear O's gear for the home opener. But, we chatted about Drew Storen and the Nats while he signed all 3 photos and I told him that I was still very upset about that trade. (which i am--Mike Rizzo!!).
So, I came to the game hoping to get any of the three following players (Matt Capps, Josh Willingham or Ryan Doumit). And i got Capps!!!
My next O's game--April 25th vs the Jays!! ....unless I go back this weekend.
Can't wait to see the Jays though!!!
Michael "Bobblehead Guy"
Wednesday, March 14, 2012
Spring Training Day 5: Day long trip to Grand Canyon
No game today. We left at 7:30am and arrived at Grand Canyon East around noon-ish after a couple of stops along the way at a couple antique/trading post places. Stopped at scenic stops along the Grand Canyon south rim towards the north rim. Pretty awesome! the view, wow!
I went over some barriers onto the rocks, cliff at one of the stops, went near the edge! Got my picture taken and then it was a little windy way up there and I decided i better get back!
Left the Canyon around 4:30 and was back to the hotel at 8pm.
Tomorrow, back to baseball....hopefully we should be seeing a double header.
First Game Camelback Stadium to see the Angles at the White Sox. Then the evening game could change, but I have tickets for Royals at M's at Peoria.
We will see!
I went over some barriers onto the rocks, cliff at one of the stops, went near the edge! Got my picture taken and then it was a little windy way up there and I decided i better get back!
Left the Canyon around 4:30 and was back to the hotel at 8pm.
Tomorrow, back to baseball....hopefully we should be seeing a double header.
First Game Camelback Stadium to see the Angles at the White Sox. Then the evening game could change, but I have tickets for Royals at M's at Peoria.
We will see!
Spring Training Day 4: Temple Diablo Stadium Dodgers at Angels
Got a late start today...didn't arrive until 12:45pm and had to get tickets from a scalper as the game was sold out. There were scalpers asking $30 for a $6 lawn seat for this game! but, my dad paid face value for seats between dugout and home plate maybe 20 rows from the field ($29 each).
I took pictures in front of the bus, i waved to Tim Kurkjian, but unfortunately I wasn't able to talk to him or get a picture with him. Took a couple pictures in front of the stadium.
The game was in the bottom of the First when we finally got in. When the Angels were taken out I went down the right field corner, but dropped a Vernon Wells card and went back to get it and lost my spot. I was not able to get him. I went outside the stadium and he did not stop. I called Kemp over, held my bobblehead and his girlfriend saw it and pointed (she is very attractive i must say, but nothing compared to Rihanna!). And he signed a few feet away, but stayed in that one spot, i really thought he would sign the bobblehead, nobody else had one. But, then Tori Hunter almost hit him with his car (on purpose--joking with him and so he stopped signing). Mark Trumbo I think signed, but I did not try to get him. Adam Kennedy of course ignored everyone. Dee Gordon signed, but I got him a couple days ago and had nothing for him to sign. Tori Hunter stopped and from his card signed for maybe 10 minutes, but I thought he wouldn't sign that long and I got a good spot for Vernon Wells as people left the area I was at to get Tori. Finally, I went for Tori and of course that is when he pulled away!
So i was SHUT OUT!!!! today! If I arrived early then I hope I would have been able to get at least one autograph. Moral of the story....don't be late!!
Not a good day today. But, yesterday was awesome!
Tomorrow we are heading to the Grand Canyon, which is about 4 hours away.
I took pictures in front of the bus, i waved to Tim Kurkjian, but unfortunately I wasn't able to talk to him or get a picture with him. Took a couple pictures in front of the stadium.
The game was in the bottom of the First when we finally got in. When the Angels were taken out I went down the right field corner, but dropped a Vernon Wells card and went back to get it and lost my spot. I was not able to get him. I went outside the stadium and he did not stop. I called Kemp over, held my bobblehead and his girlfriend saw it and pointed (she is very attractive i must say, but nothing compared to Rihanna!). And he signed a few feet away, but stayed in that one spot, i really thought he would sign the bobblehead, nobody else had one. But, then Tori Hunter almost hit him with his car (on purpose--joking with him and so he stopped signing). Mark Trumbo I think signed, but I did not try to get him. Adam Kennedy of course ignored everyone. Dee Gordon signed, but I got him a couple days ago and had nothing for him to sign. Tori Hunter stopped and from his card signed for maybe 10 minutes, but I thought he wouldn't sign that long and I got a good spot for Vernon Wells as people left the area I was at to get Tori. Finally, I went for Tori and of course that is when he pulled away!
So i was SHUT OUT!!!! today! If I arrived early then I hope I would have been able to get at least one autograph. Moral of the story....don't be late!!
Not a good day today. But, yesterday was awesome!
Tomorrow we are heading to the Grand Canyon, which is about 4 hours away.
Spring Training Day 3: Peoria Diamondbacks @ Padres
Sunday, March 11th
Today was a good day. We drove to the Peoria Sports Complex which is the home of the San Diego Padres and Seattle Mariners. We went to the East Campus which is where the Padres have their batting practice. We arrived around 10am.
I was able to get all 3 bobbleheads signed. First I was able to get a Clayton Richard bobblehead and a (1) card signed and then a Kyle Blanks bobblehead and (2) cards signed On cards I was able to get Padres prospect Robbie Erlin (1 card), prospect Jedd Gyorko (1 card), Starting pitcher Cory Luebke on (3) cards. Micah Owings signed (2 cards) and said this is when I had a little bit more hair, referring to the fact he doesn't have that much hair any more (haha).
Before the game, but inside the stadium I called Huston Street and he came over and signed for me an 8x10 (1) Rookie of the Year photo and he put To Mike on it! He was really nice, he signed a couple (2) cards as well. Mark Kotsay also signed a card (1) for me inside and was talking with the fans. A nice guy. Finally, one of the Padres top prospects, Third Basemen, Corey Spangenberg took a photo with me after signing a card (1).
After being taken out of the game, in autograph alley, Cameron Maybin signed a card (1) for me and it was hard, there were a ton of fans trying to get him. I also was able to get Daniel Hudson of the Dbacks on a card (1), Jeremy Hermida of the Padres on (2) cards, Lyle Overbay of the Dbacks on (1) card and talked to him about the fact the entire starting infield for the Dbacks were former Toronto Blue Jays and that we miss him in Toronto and I am rooting for him and the other guys. But, he likes being back in Arizona and the National League. I also got Aaron Hill on a card, saw Johnny Mac and he remembered us! I was able to get Evereth Cabrera on the last remaining Padres bobblehead. Will Venable signed (4) cards. Rymer Liriano signed (1) card. I also got Jason Bartlett to sign a photo I had with him and Craig Breslow of the Diamondbacks signed the Sporting News magazine fro September 2010 that he is on the cover of for being the smartest athlete (in all sports!).
19 players signed for me. 15 Padres, 4 Diamondbacks. Plus I talked to Johnny Mac and Johnny Mac signed for my dad a baseball (and put Scituate Mass on it).
Magazine - 1 (Breslow)
8x10 - 2 (Bartlett, Street)
Bobbleheads - 3 (Cabrera, Richard, Blanks)
Cards - 25 (see above for list)
31 different items signed! Best day so far!!
Tomorrow, trying to decide where to go...most likely Angels (Temple Diablo) as the ESPN Bus will be there ant Tim Kurkjian. Plus get to see Scott Downs and Vernon Wells.
Today was a good day. We drove to the Peoria Sports Complex which is the home of the San Diego Padres and Seattle Mariners. We went to the East Campus which is where the Padres have their batting practice. We arrived around 10am.
I was able to get all 3 bobbleheads signed. First I was able to get a Clayton Richard bobblehead and a (1) card signed and then a Kyle Blanks bobblehead and (2) cards signed On cards I was able to get Padres prospect Robbie Erlin (1 card), prospect Jedd Gyorko (1 card), Starting pitcher Cory Luebke on (3) cards. Micah Owings signed (2 cards) and said this is when I had a little bit more hair, referring to the fact he doesn't have that much hair any more (haha).
Before the game, but inside the stadium I called Huston Street and he came over and signed for me an 8x10 (1) Rookie of the Year photo and he put To Mike on it! He was really nice, he signed a couple (2) cards as well. Mark Kotsay also signed a card (1) for me inside and was talking with the fans. A nice guy. Finally, one of the Padres top prospects, Third Basemen, Corey Spangenberg took a photo with me after signing a card (1).
After being taken out of the game, in autograph alley, Cameron Maybin signed a card (1) for me and it was hard, there were a ton of fans trying to get him. I also was able to get Daniel Hudson of the Dbacks on a card (1), Jeremy Hermida of the Padres on (2) cards, Lyle Overbay of the Dbacks on (1) card and talked to him about the fact the entire starting infield for the Dbacks were former Toronto Blue Jays and that we miss him in Toronto and I am rooting for him and the other guys. But, he likes being back in Arizona and the National League. I also got Aaron Hill on a card, saw Johnny Mac and he remembered us! I was able to get Evereth Cabrera on the last remaining Padres bobblehead. Will Venable signed (4) cards. Rymer Liriano signed (1) card. I also got Jason Bartlett to sign a photo I had with him and Craig Breslow of the Diamondbacks signed the Sporting News magazine fro September 2010 that he is on the cover of for being the smartest athlete (in all sports!).
19 players signed for me. 15 Padres, 4 Diamondbacks. Plus I talked to Johnny Mac and Johnny Mac signed for my dad a baseball (and put Scituate Mass on it).
Magazine - 1 (Breslow)
8x10 - 2 (Bartlett, Street)
Bobbleheads - 3 (Cabrera, Richard, Blanks)
Cards - 25 (see above for list)
31 different items signed! Best day so far!!
Tomorrow, trying to decide where to go...most likely Angels (Temple Diablo) as the ESPN Bus will be there ant Tim Kurkjian. Plus get to see Scott Downs and Vernon Wells.
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