Pants Rowland Posted March 9, 2020 Share Posted March 9, 2020 I just booked a flight for the last weekend of spring training, likely staying near DT Phoenix. Do you all have any tips and tricks for viewing spring games, getting autographs, food, other activities, etc.? My 11 year old is Sox crazed so I want to get the most out of the experience for him. Thanks. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chitownsportsfan Posted March 9, 2020 Share Posted March 9, 2020 11 minutes ago, Pants Rowland said: I just booked a flight for the last weekend of spring training, likely staying near DT Phoenix. Do you all have any tips and tricks for viewing spring games, getting autographs, food, other activities, etc.? My 11 year old is Sox crazed so I want to get the most out of the experience for him. Thanks. Yes on the 1st page of this thread I gave mine. Your kid will have a blast. If you get a chance to go to Salt River Fields at Talking Stick do so. They have a really cool kids area. And for the adults they have a great beer selection at reasonable prices. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pants Rowland Posted March 9, 2020 Share Posted March 9, 2020 52 minutes ago, chitownsportsfan said: Yes on the 1st page of this thread I gave mine. Your kid will have a blast. If you get a chance to go to Salt River Fields at Talking Stick do so. They have a really cool kids area. And for the adults they have a great beer selection at reasonable prices. Thanks. Great intel! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caulfield12 Posted March 9, 2020 Share Posted March 9, 2020 2 hours ago, chitownsportsfan said: Yes on the 1st page of this thread I gave mine. Your kid will have a blast. If you get a chance to go to Salt River Fields at Talking Stick do so. They have a really cool kids area. And for the adults they have a great beer selection at reasonable prices. Or read The Cactus League new fiction work for further motivation... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Heads22 Posted March 9, 2020 Share Posted March 9, 2020 5 hours ago, Pants Rowland said: I just booked a flight for the last weekend of spring training, likely staying near DT Phoenix. Do you all have any tips and tricks for viewing spring games, getting autographs, food, other activities, etc.? My 11 year old is Sox crazed so I want to get the most out of the experience for him. Thanks. Get to Camelback around 9 AM or whenever it opens and cruise the back fields. You can get really up close. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Squirmin' for Yermin Posted March 10, 2020 Share Posted March 10, 2020 1 hour ago, Sleepy Harold said: Why is Bailey stepping BACK with his back foot on most swings... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dominikk85 Posted March 10, 2020 Share Posted March 10, 2020 Arenado does this too. If not timed correctly it could lead to issues but if you do it early enough it might help feeling a little more load on the back side. I likely wouldn't teach it but don't see it as a big issue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CyAcosta41 Posted March 10, 2020 Share Posted March 10, 2020 (edited) 3 hours ago, Squirmin' for Yermin said: Why is Bailey stepping BACK with his back foot on most swings... Love hitting mechanics, so my observations from the perspective of those who can't do, teach: Bailey is not stepping back as he swings. He's stepping back as (likely) part timing-device, part effort to reinforce maximum load. That subtle and minor step back, little more than a weight shift really, occurs when the ball is still in the pitcher's hand. But he's in a neutral "hitter's position" on release. From there, all movement is towards the pitcher. First time I've seen the big guy in action. Even from this drill, you can see why he's getting some hype -- big, athletic, muscular, but with a lot of fluidity in his movements. Edited March 10, 2020 by CyAcosta41 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chitownsportsfan Posted March 10, 2020 Share Posted March 10, 2020 12 minutes ago, CyAcosta41 said: Love hitting mechanics, so my observations from the perspective of those who can't do, teach: Bailey is not stepping back as he swings. He's stepping back as (likely) part timing-device, part effort to reinforce maximum load. That subtle and minor step back, little more than a weight shift really, occurs when the ball is still in the pitcher's hand. But he's in a neutral "hitter's position" on release. First time I've seen the big guy in action. Even from this drill, you can see why he's getting some hype -- big, athletic, muscular, but with a lot of fluidity in his movements. I agree with most of that but I'm not a huge fan timing of mechanisms pre-pitch that are lower body mechanisms. Moncada's toe tap for instance is similar, and he makes it work, but it can lead to too much movement if not carefully practiced and is consistent day to day. Agree tho that such fluidity from a huge big teen is promising. From his writeup on Future Sox last year he absolutely mashed the DSL at 17 so that's promising. Where is he going to start this year? AZL than maybe a taste of Great Falls? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoxAce Posted March 11, 2020 Share Posted March 11, 2020 https://www.nbcsports.com/chicago/video/white-sox-arcade-olympics-dave-busters?amp&__twitter_impression=true That's what I call chemistry boys! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moan4Yoan Posted March 11, 2020 Share Posted March 11, 2020 (edited) Bruce Levine on The Score still doesn’t know anything about regaining service time on Kopech by keeping him in the minors. He also thinks Kopech may have more value as a closer than a starter. This guy gets paid to talk about baseball. Edited March 11, 2020 by Moan4Yoan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flavum Posted March 11, 2020 Share Posted March 11, 2020 (edited) Doubt they play today in Scottsdale. Next game would be Friday vs Cubs. Edit: Van Schouwen tweeting they’ll decide in the next 45 min if they’ll play, but will be delayed if they do. Edited March 11, 2020 by flavum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moan4Yoan Posted March 11, 2020 Share Posted March 11, 2020 56 minutes ago, Tony said: What is a Brugman? A scrub journeyman AAA outfielder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squirmin' for Yermin Posted March 11, 2020 Share Posted March 11, 2020 1 hour ago, Tony said: What is a Brugman? Off brand Bregman. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Tnetennba Posted March 11, 2020 Share Posted March 11, 2020 (edited) Edited March 11, 2020 by SouthWallace Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flavum Posted March 11, 2020 Share Posted March 11, 2020 https://mobile.twitter.com/CST_soxvan/status/1237806212965470208 EE sore right hip Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tnetennba Posted March 11, 2020 Share Posted March 11, 2020 2 minutes ago, flavum said: https://mobile.twitter.com/CST_soxvan/status/1237806212965470208 EE sore right hip Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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flavum Posted March 11, 2020 Share Posted March 11, 2020 (edited) Game on in Scottsdale. 3:30-3:40 start time (Chicago time) Radar still looks like garbage Edited March 11, 2020 by flavum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flavum Posted March 11, 2020 Share Posted March 11, 2020 Game cancelled Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ptatc Posted March 11, 2020 Share Posted March 11, 2020 1 hour ago, SouthWallace said: Uh oh. Back and hip issues together are usually trouble. Hopefully, they get it under control quickly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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