March 9, 20206 yr 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.
March 9, 20206 yr 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.
March 9, 20206 yr 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!
March 9, 20206 yr 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...
March 9, 20206 yr 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.
March 10, 20206 yr 1 hour ago, Sleepy Harold said: Why is Bailey stepping BACK with his back foot on most swings...
March 10, 20206 yr 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
March 10, 20206 yr 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, 20206 yr by CyAcosta41
March 10, 20206 yr 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?
March 11, 20206 yr https://www.nbcsports.com/chicago/video/white-sox-arcade-olympics-dave-busters?amp&__twitter_impression=true That's what I call chemistry boys!
March 11, 20206 yr 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, 20206 yr by Moan4Yoan
March 11, 20206 yr 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, 20206 yr by flavum
March 11, 20206 yr https://mobile.twitter.com/CST_soxvan/status/1237806212965470208 EE sore right hip
March 11, 20206 yr 2 minutes ago, flavum said: https://mobile.twitter.com/CST_soxvan/status/1237806212965470208 EE sore right hip
March 11, 20206 yr Game on in Scottsdale. 3:30-3:40 start time (Chicago time) Radar still looks like garbage Edited March 11, 20206 yr by flavum
March 11, 20206 yr 1 hour ago, SouthWallace said: Uh oh. Back and hip issues together are usually trouble. Hopefully, they get it under control quickly.
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