If y'all want to make a nice summer vacation in So Cal, pick a time when Stockton comes down to play Elsinore, Rancho Cucamonga, and/or Inland Empire. Since Stockton is in the north division, they don't play the southern teams very many times so I am not even sure it would work. But it would be a nice trip anyway.
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Posts: 3937 | Location: Somewhere out there beneath the pale moonlight ... | Registered: January 02, 2003
First game (exhibition) against the Sacramento AAA team is tomorrow night. It will be an interesting game. The Ports are reportedly loaded with pitching. (Some of them I am familiar with)
I wanted to get out there for the two exhibitions games at home and away with Sacramento, but was not sure he would be there until yesterday.
Little uneasy as to the assignment. He is again ahead probably because of an injury and a suspension, so he could go back to Kane County, later, depending on how he hits of course.
They are in a hotel for three nights so they can hook up with a host family. He's thinking about getting an apartment. It is hard for him to feel "at home" with a host family.
And, their schedules are so weird.
But, the uncertainty of staying lends itself to a host family.
He'll work it out.
There is a radio internet stream, so I'll be listening in tomorrow night.
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The early-season feel-good story is the return of catcher Jed Morris. Morris, who spent most of the 2005 season with the Ports, is making his way back through the A’s farm system after battling acute lymphocytic leukemia. He was diagnosed with the disease halfway through the 2006 season, and missed considerable time due to chemotherapy treatments
I would expect Morris to start tomorrow night.
The pictures that I've seen of the ball park are exciting, but I am familiar with the real estate story that is going on there.
The bus rides are going to be a little longer, but through some beautiful country.
I think he pushed too hard in ST, and, after traveling today seemed very tired on the phone.
I'll be glad when he gets on a normal routine, if you can call the baseball schedule normal.
It's pretty easy to get on Southwest here in Dallas.
Ya'lls recommended airport to get into Stockton?
I'll buy the tickets if ya'll will buy the hotdogs.
Posts: 3130 | Location: Texas | Registered: December 27, 2002
I travel for a living, so trust me on this. Sacramento (SMF) is the closest and easiest (not always cheapest) to travel in and out of. Next choice would be Oakland... only about 15 minutes further, but more susceptible to traffic congestion.
Stockton can be a tricky town, safety wise, so maybe have him contact us about where/when/why. The mortgage story is certainly true, but doesn't effect too many not directly involved. Don't get me started on that discussion. I know most of the guys who sold those lousy mortgages, and it now creeps me out to see them making even more money moving the distressed inventory.
'the EH' is a host family for the Ports so can answer a lot of your questions... we're just not real aware of how that all works... but we would love to assist where we can.
I'm headed out to move OfcrKID out of his FL digs and drive his car to NJ... what a Dad... but will look forward to spending many an evening out at the Ballpark with you.
Stockton.... hot days... sometimes 115, but the old addage... it's a dry heat? Less than 30% humidity. Works here, where we get a wonderful 'Delta Breeze' in the evenings and the temp often drops to 55F.
cadDAD .
Posts: 483 | Location: California | Registered: December 16, 2005
FO, You can fly Southwest into Sacramento, about 70 miles North, Oakland, about 70 miles Northwest, or San Jose, about 70 miles West. Pretty much easy freeway access from each airport. Depending on your time and day of arrival, the most traffic congestion will be from Oakland, but there may be the greatest number of flights there also. San Jose and Sacramento are a little smaller but still have plenty of available through both Las Vegas and Phoenix.
'You don't have to be a great player to play in the major leagues, you've got to be a good one every day.'
Posts: 2053 | Location: ca | Registered: February 11, 2003
'the EH' is a host family for the Ports so can answer a lot of your questions... we're just not real aware of how that all works... but we would love to assist where we can.
I think they meet some of the host families today or tomorrow.
That'd be cool if he meets 'the EH'.
He's looking at sharing a two-bedroom apartment with a teammate.
I won't ever forget Matt's host 'mom' from last season. They know what to do. They just pull 'em and adopt 'em. She was out at ST, and I heard her encouraging Matt, but I didn't get to say hi.
Kinda like a covered dish meal at a Baptist church. It just all comes together.
You'll find that it is a convenient way for your son to settle in, and, once you see how they just get up and head across the country, you'll see why it is really necessary. (Not to mention the money issues)
They just live out of those duffel bags, buy a TV from Walmart and take it back at the end of the season, and play baseball.
Posts: 3130 | Location: Texas | Registered: December 27, 2002
When ever possible I fly Southwest Airlines. I'm always checking months ahead to get the "sale price" There is no charge to cancel or change your ticket(unless the price of the ticket has increased) If you paid full price for your ticket the money can be returned. if you paid discounted price you are given credit for ANYONE to use on a future flight. Credit is good for one year. So far it works out well.... with all the player movement you need the flexibility. I've also booked a flight and a few weeks later the price went down so I changed the flight and recieved credit.
Posts: 1176 | Location: NJ | Registered: December 30, 2002
Host families are great. Son didn't have a host family his first 2 seasons or transportation he lived in motel, it was tough for a young player and expensive.
Posts: 1176 | Location: NJ | Registered: December 30, 2002
Well, I have been avoiding posting on this forum for fear of jinxing mine. Didn't work.
Got invited to Major league spring training as a non roster invitee, was his third major league invite in three years, first year pitched three innings, second year got sent down when minor leaguers started playing games. Year three, started in the rotation due to some injuries. As some healed, others went done. Pitched great. Made a lot of waves and drew real attention from manager and ML pitching coach. Last week was in contention for 5th spot. Had a bad outing in last big league start, but interesting enough slightly out pitched the NL 2006 Cy Young award winner, but both pitched poorly. Was called in and sent to Triple A the last day of camp, before the team went to play exhibitions. Devastated. Really thought he made it for a while. Last thing manager said to him as he shoke his hand was "be ready your're next." After the initial disappointment, got fired up, and whatever was burning before turned into a full fledged conflagration. My advice was take 15 minutes feel sorry for yourself then get your a$$ back to work.
Have to admit I dreamed a little. Got mad a little. Felt some pain, like when your kid falls off his bike and tears up their knee. Not much you can do except throw a band aid on it and get them back on the bike.
Great experience all around made some great strides. Keep them pushing. A dream doesn't die until the dreamer kills it.
Posts: 728 | Location: illinois | Registered: June 24, 2005
They keep telling us (all parents) that it will be like a roller coaster ride. It just seems a lot more like a bungy jump at times. I do like your logic and advice, though.
Blue skies & calm seas!
cadDAD
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Posts: 483 | Location: California | Registered: December 16, 2005
Deldad, I was reading every update about Nick I could find on MLB. The nice thing is there were more than a few. In a sense, I can understand his deep disappointment. Heck, reading those articles and what Sciossia was saying, it seemed like he was the 4th, not the 5th guy. The thing that impresses me most is how hard it is to get over the top, when they have a veteran on board. As they say, control only what you can and that is what he does on the field. Pretty clear their won't be many more plane tickets to AAA for him.
'You don't have to be a great player to play in the major leagues, you've got to be a good one every day.'
Posts: 2053 | Location: ca | Registered: February 11, 2003
Well, I am off for opening milb night, a first for us! Seems so strange being able to do that and spend lots of time this summer at the ball park and get to see our fav pitcher pitch!
Good luck everyone!
Posts: 10788 | Location: South Florida | Registered: July 28, 2003
Originally posted by TPM: Well, I am off for opening milb night, a first for us! Seems so strange being able to do that and spend lots of time this summer at the ball park and get to see our fav pitcher pitch!
Good luck everyone!
Is DK on the bump tonight? Have fun!
"Watchin my boys play baseball is another day in paradise"
Posts: 607 | Location: East Coast | Registered: August 15, 2005
