Well folks...It's been awhile since the last blog entry, but there hasn't been much baseball! I am not doing another trip like last summer. 22 MLB across the country was the best time of my life, but my pocketbook is still hurting! :) I will save up for another year and hit the road again in the summer of 2011. My goal then is to get to the 8 ball park I wasn't able to get to in the summer of 2009, plus some more that I really loved (PNC Park!) and others that might be along the way!
Of course, I will still be attending as many games as possible in San Francisco and Oakland, as well as some weekend trips down south to see the LA Dodgers, Anaheim Angels, and the San Diego Padres. If you're in those areas when I am let me know!
Until then...
PLAY BALL!
Monday, April 12, 2010
AT&T Park Fan Fest 2010
Fan Fest 2010
I LOVE AT&T Park. It is pleasing to look at - the field is always a radiant green, the ocean views are amazing, and there is something for everyone. But they also know how to take care of their fans and keep them happy!
Once a year, during Spring training, before the baseball season truly starts AT&T Park opens it's doors for the fans. The fans are welcome to come in free of charge to see the park like one cannot during a game. Fans are allowed to walk on the field, touch and run (if you want) the bases, take tours of the visitors and Giants dugouts, and see the behind the scenes stuff. My favorite part is that the fans get to sit in the Giants dugouts. I even got to call down to the bullpen! :) This is an amazing day for the San Francisco Giants FANS! In addition, to being able to see and do all this wonderful stuff, the players are in the park as well, signing autographs! They rotate every hour or so, and you have to stand in a LONG line, but it can be worth it to get the signature! You may be waiting in line for this player and if their time is up, they leave, but don't worry another player will take the spot.
Fan Fest 2010 was a great day and a fun way to get even more excited about the new season!
Waiting outside the ballpark ~ There were A LOT of people!
Waiting in line to take a picture with Matt Cain and Dave Righetti. You are not allowed to use your own cameras to take pictures up close. Of course, they want you to buy their pictures!
The sign with the players names so you know who you're standing in line for! :)
A side picture of Matt Cain and Dave Righetti! :)
Here are some views around the park from where the edge of the grass would be in center field.
They put out the real MLB bases for you to see, touch, and whatever! I am safe at 2nd!
SAFE!
A tour of the Visitor's Locker Room
Names of the players listed around the locker room.
More names and jerseys circle the room.
Here I am sitting in one of the lockers.
The players lockers.
Where the interviews happen
On to the GIANTS locker room
The last thing that the Giants see as they leave the locker room.
And into the dugout we go!
A girl friend and I leaning on the dugout, just like the players do! Except I'm on my tippy toes because I am a lot shorter than the Giants players!
I LOVE AT&T Park. It is pleasing to look at - the field is always a radiant green, the ocean views are amazing, and there is something for everyone. But they also know how to take care of their fans and keep them happy!
Once a year, during Spring training, before the baseball season truly starts AT&T Park opens it's doors for the fans. The fans are welcome to come in free of charge to see the park like one cannot during a game. Fans are allowed to walk on the field, touch and run (if you want) the bases, take tours of the visitors and Giants dugouts, and see the behind the scenes stuff. My favorite part is that the fans get to sit in the Giants dugouts. I even got to call down to the bullpen! :) This is an amazing day for the San Francisco Giants FANS! In addition, to being able to see and do all this wonderful stuff, the players are in the park as well, signing autographs! They rotate every hour or so, and you have to stand in a LONG line, but it can be worth it to get the signature! You may be waiting in line for this player and if their time is up, they leave, but don't worry another player will take the spot.
Fan Fest 2010 was a great day and a fun way to get even more excited about the new season!
Waiting outside the ballpark ~ There were A LOT of people!
Waiting in line to take a picture with Matt Cain and Dave Righetti. You are not allowed to use your own cameras to take pictures up close. Of course, they want you to buy their pictures!
The sign with the players names so you know who you're standing in line for! :)
A side picture of Matt Cain and Dave Righetti! :)
Here are some views around the park from where the edge of the grass would be in center field.
Looking toward the right field wall.
Looking toward center field seeing the jumbo-tron.
Left field view.
Looking toward homeplate.
Looking toward center field seeing the jumbo-tron.
Left field view.
Looking toward homeplate.
They put out the real MLB bases for you to see, touch, and whatever! I am safe at 2nd!
SAFE!
A tour of the Visitor's Locker Room
Names of the players listed around the locker room.
More names and jerseys circle the room.
Here I am sitting in one of the lockers.
The players lockers.
Where the interviews happen
On to the GIANTS locker room
Nicer than the visitors locker room! Nice wooden areas with the jerseys laid out for them.
Signs around the room.
More signs and the many flat screen t.v.s
This is a board where they list the details for the game, like weather, etc.
Pictures in the hallway leading to the locker room.
Signs around the room.
More signs and the many flat screen t.v.s
This is a board where they list the details for the game, like weather, etc.
Pictures in the hallway leading to the locker room.
The last thing that the Giants see as they leave the locker room.
And into the dugout we go!Some friends and I sitting up in the dugout.
Here I am calling the bullpen!
Some friends and I sitting on the bench in the middle of the Giants dugout.
Here I am calling the bullpen!
Some friends and I sitting on the bench in the middle of the Giants dugout.
A girl friend and I leaning on the dugout, just like the players do! Except I'm on my tippy toes because I am a lot shorter than the Giants players!
Thank you AT&T Park for allowing all the fans to come into the park and see some of the behind the scenes stuff, as well as autographs from the players!
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