Robin Yount, number three in our Hall of Fame in ‘06 project. About 59 left to go.
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Saturday, February 25
Milwaukee Brewers Spring Training
by
Allen Weiner
on Sat 25 Feb 2006 04:09 PM MST
A far more fan-friendly place for baseball fans is Maryvale Stadium, the site of the Milwaukee Brewers Spring Training facility. It is in the middle of nowhere as Phoenix goes (51st Ave south of Indian School), but a great, modern place with multiple practice fields. I believe a good portion of Wisconsin was at the park, escaping the cold weather and enjoying their heroes. The multiple fields, in places like Mesa (Cubs) and Papago Park (A's), results in players walking between facilities, offering a chance for autographs, pictures, handshakes, etc.. Go early and bring lots of sunscreen.
The Chick-fil-A Mascot
by
Allen Weiner
on Sat 25 Feb 2006 03:47 PM MST
I admit it, I am a Spring Training snob. We went to the Peoria Sports Complex to see the Mariners & Padres “Fanfest,” but it was not very fan friendly. You could sit in the stands and watch the players take batting practice, but there was no player-fan interaction. The one amusing moment was seeing the Japanese media (obsessed with Ichiro, who wasn’t even there) try and talk to the Chick-fil-A mascot, who just happens to be a cow.Check out the video clip and it will all make sense. Or not. We found our fan-friendly Spring Training site a bit later on…stay tuned.
In the Batting Cage with Prince Fielder
by
Allen Weiner
on Sat 25 Feb 2006 03:27 PM MST
If you want to see what a young hitter is made of, stand about 15 feet behind him as he takes his cuts in the batting cage. All eyes at Milwaukee Brewers Spring Training camp were on Prince Fielder, the young slugging first baseman. Son of former home run king Cecil Fielder, Prince has a compact, powerful swing. Will Prince be the next Ryan Howard, a slugging first sacker who comes NL Rookie of the Year? Looks promising. |
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