March 2012 Successes

**xmartyx** · 03-01-2012, 08:35 PM

IP successes from today:

Prince Fielder 1/1, 1/1, 1/1 (baseballs and a card)
Miguel Cabrera 2/2 (game used bats)
Brandon Inge 2/2, 1/1
Casey Crosby 2/4
Andy Dirks 2/4
Jhonny Peralta 1/1 (photo)
Clete Thomas 1/1 (photo)
Doug Fister 1/1, 1/1 (photo and ball)
Jose Valverde 1/1 (photo)
Ramon Santiago 1/1, 2/2
Phil Coke 1/2
Joaquin Benoit 2/2
Tyler Stohr 1/1
Justin Verlander 1/1
Max Scherzer 1/1 (ball)

Got a lot today, but only have half of it since someone took my binder. All cards and photos gone.

**xmartyx** · 03-02-2012, 04:16 PM

Some of the better items I've got done in my first two days in Florida:

The cereal box is about the last thing I'd want signed by Verlander, but since my binder came up missing, it's all I had (didn't want another side pannel ball).

**xmartyx** · 03-02-2012, 04:21 PM

IP successes from today:

Al Kaline 1/1 ball
Audy Ciriaco 1/1
Al Alburquerque 2/2
Jim Leyland 1/1

No binder either.

**hueytaxi** · 03-03-2012, 01:52 AM

Marty, really a downer on your binder. Hope the overall trip makes up for it. Probably miss you this time as wife is not quite ready to challenge the fan area without wheels. We hope to pick those up tomorrow.

**xmartyx** · 03-03-2012, 12:34 PM

IP successes from today:

Collin Balestar 1/1
Nick Castellanos 1/2
Tom Brookens 1/2
Danny Worth 2/2

Most importantly though, I got my binder back.

**detroittigerfan** · 03-03-2012, 03:03 PM

Marty,

Very happy for you! Did it have all your autos in it?

Dave

**xmartyx** · 03-03-2012, 03:12 PM

It had all of them and then some. The guy that found it got 4/4 Casey Crosby cards done, and the guy that brought it to me got Jhonny Peralta 3/3 for me before I got there this morning.

**Los Gatos** · 03-03-2012, 04:18 PM

That's awesome! It sounds like your binder sure landed in the right hands, not only to return it but to get some of your cards signed for you. Those guys scored some good karma points.

**MgoBLUE82** · 03-03-2012, 05:52 PM

Awesome news Marty!!

**hollandspartan** · 03-03-2012, 10:10 PM

That is good news!

**jimtb** · 03-03-2012, 10:39 PM

What a great story! Us autograph guys have to stick together!

**detroittigerfan** · 03-03-2012, 10:59 PM

Originally Posted by xmartyx

It had all of them and then some. The guy that found it got 4/4 Casey Crosby cards done, and the guy that brought it to me got Jhonny Peralta 3/3 for me before I got there this morning.

Since they are getting cards signed for you, maybe you should lose it again!

**jpinch44** · 03-03-2012, 11:22 PM

Marty, I'm flying in monday, we should meet up at the stadium. Did you get these on thier practice day, or did they have a game? whats the scoop? lol

Originally Posted by xmartyx

IP successes from today:

Prince Fielder 1/1, 1/1, 1/1 (baseballs and a card)
Miguel Cabrera 2/2 (game used bats)
Brandon Inge 2/2, 1/1
Casey Crosby 2/4
Andy Dirks 2/4
Jhonny Peralta 1/1 (photo)
Clete Thomas 1/1 (photo)
Doug Fister 1/1, 1/1 (photo and ball)
Jose Valverde 1/1 (photo)
Ramon Santiago 1/1, 2/2
Phil Coke 1/2
Joaquin Benoit 2/2
Tyler Stohr 1/1
Justin Verlander 1/1
Max Scherzer 1/1 (ball)

Got a lot today, but only have half of it since someone took my binder. All cards and photos gone.

**jimtb** · 03-04-2012, 07:16 AM

A friend of mine is a spring training season ticket holder for the St. Louis Cardinals in Jupiter, FL. Every year the Cards have an autograph day and the entire team participates. The Cards really did it right this year. They limited the signing to season ticket holders only, which meant there were about 2500 fans, instead of about triple that number last year. That doesn't mean that the average fan was shut out. Season ticket holders received a ticket for every season ticket they own. Many were on ebay for between $100-$200.
Fans entered based on the number on your ticket; the earlier that you paid for your season ticket package, the lower the number you received - a nice marketing tool. There were three stations set up on the infield, with between 22-25 players at each station. Fans were given the lineup at each station ahead of time, so you could prioritize where to go first. The team stars were separated evenly among the stations. The players signed for 90 minutes, which gave you time to get through two stations, not enough for three.
My friend sent his wife to one station and he hit the other two, and walked away with autos from the entire 40 man roster, the entire coaching staff, and a bunch of high potential minor leaguers. There were no restrictions as to what the player would sign, but only one auto per person, per player. I got the items below.
I know the Tigers haven't attempted anything like this since 2007, but they need to reconsider. It was a great day for the fans and EXTREMELY well organized. There was no pushing, screaming, or upset fans. Everything was clearly communicated ahead of time. I understand the Marlins are having the same event today - the Cards and the Marlins share the same spring training park.
Here is what I got:

**xmartyx** · 03-04-2012, 10:08 AM

Originally Posted by jpinch44

Marty, I'm flying in monday, we should meet up at the stadium. Did you get these on thier practice day, or did they have a game? whats the scoop? lol

I'll be around till atleast the 11th, so just email me when you're gonna be around. Everything I got was before games started. Since games started, my results dropped off drastically. And I hate to tell you, but I'd lose any hopes of getting Verlander. He doesnt seem to have any interest in signing at all.

**jpinch44** · 03-04-2012, 05:01 PM

haha figures.. o well, we'll see what happens.

Originally Posted by xmartyx

I'll be around till atleast the 11th, so just email me when you're gonna be around. Everything I got was before games started. Since games started, my results dropped off drastically. And I hate to tell you, but I'd lose any hopes of getting Verlander. He doesnt seem to have any interest in signing at all.

**jimtb** · 03-05-2012, 06:30 PM

Former Tiger Mike Hessman from the Astros Spring Training Camp - TTM

**xmartyx** · 03-06-2012, 03:34 PM

IP successes from today:

Ramon Santiago 1/1 (ball)
Phil Coke 1/1
Brendan Boesch 1/1 (photo)

Worst day ever. They wouldn't let us to the back fields or into the stadium today. Complete waste of a day. Got a wave from Verlander and ignored by Cabrera.

**Dirk Diggler** · 03-06-2012, 06:28 PM

Originally Posted by xmartyx

IP successes from today:

Ramon Santiago 1/1 (ball)
Phil Coke 1/1
Brendan Boesch 1/1 (photo)

Worst day ever. They wouldn't let us to the back fields or into the stadium today. Complete waste of a day. Got a wave from Verlander and ignored by Cabrera.

Wow, this is not good. Did they give any reason for not allowing access to practice?

**xmartyx** · 03-06-2012, 06:47 PM

Originally Posted by Dirk Diggler

Wow, this is not good. Did they give any reason for not allowing access to practice?

They said it was because of the game with WMU, but they didn't do anything to get ready for it. It was just brutal and a complete waste of a day. I'm debating on even going tomorrow. Need to get Fielder, but it's just so hard now that games have started.

**Los Gatos** · 03-08-2012, 03:35 PM

* Edwin Jackson c/o Nationals ST, 1/1, personalized to my son - 9 days

**Dirk Diggler** · 03-08-2012, 03:42 PM

Today's IP success from Tigertown.......

Prince Fielder - 2/2 2/2 (2 ROMLB's and 2 8x10's)
Brandon Inge - 1/1 (personalized 8x10 for a friend)
Rob Brantly - 1/1 (8x10....thanks for the photo Marty)
Phil Coke - 1/1 (card)
Andy Dirks - 2/2 (cards)
Doug Fister - 1/1 (team ball)
Justin Henry - 4/4 (cards)
Rick Porcello - 0/1 (signed about 5 before driving away)

**xmartyx** · 03-08-2012, 05:30 PM

IP successes from today:

Phil Nevin 2/2
Rob Brantly 1/1 (photo)
Nick Castellanos 1/2
Doug Fister 2/3
Austin Jackson 2/2 (photos)
Andy Dirks 3/4
Don Kelly 1/1 (ball)
Prince Fielder 2/2, 2/2 (photos)
Duane Below 1/1
Brandon Inge 1/1

**gotgrs** · 03-08-2012, 08:22 PM

In the mail today:

1/1 Octo Dotel, signed 2006 Heritage in thin blue sharpie, it is gorgeous!

**xmartyx** · 03-08-2012, 09:02 PM

Atleast he signs his mail.

**xmartyx** · 03-09-2012, 10:11 PM

IP successes from tonight's "Tigers on the Town":

Scott Green 28/28
Brian Flynn 7/7, 1/1 (ball)
Brandon Loy 3/3
Victor Larez 1/1
Aaron Westlake 5/5
Jay Voss 1/1
Ramon Lebron 1/1

Also got everyone who attended on the "poster" they gave out.

**Dirk Diggler** · 03-09-2012, 11:10 PM

Todays IP success from "Tigers on the Town".......

Aaron Westlake - 8/8
Luis Sanz - 2/2
Brandon Loy - 7/7
Ramon Lebron - 2/2
Dean Green - 2/2
Tyler Collins - 6/6
Tyler Gibson - 6/6
Brian Flynn - 12/12

and the poster signed by everyone.

**Dirk Diggler** · 03-09-2012, 11:11 PM

Originally Posted by xmartyx

Scott Green 28/28
.

This is awesome. :)

**hueytaxi** · 03-09-2012, 11:39 PM

Any real turnout for the event?

**jimtb** · 03-10-2012, 07:20 PM

Andy Dirks today TTM.

**xmartyx** · 03-10-2012, 09:07 PM

Originally Posted by hueytaxi

Any real turnout for the event?

There was a decent amount of people there. Never really had to wait in line, but I saw many people walking from station to station.

**xmartyx** · 03-10-2012, 09:18 PM

IP successes from today:

Al Alburquerque 1/1
Ramon Santiago 2/2
Al Kaline 1/1 ball
Max Scherzer 1/2
Tom Brookens 1/1
Avisail Garcia 1/1 ball
Tyler Clippard 1/1 ball, 1/1 ball

Last day of spring training. Got most of the stuff done that I wanted, would be nice to have access to minor leaguers though. Also got Prince Fielder's very first broken bat with the Tigers. Pictures to come once I get back to Michigan.

**Dirk Diggler** · 03-11-2012, 09:40 AM

Todays IP results from graphing the bus to Kissimmee........

Drew Smyly - 1/1 (8x10)
Avasail Garcia - 1/1 (romlb)
Jim Leyland - 1/1 (team ball)
Jhonny Peralta - 3/4 (cards)
Daniel Fields - 8/8 (cards)

**jpinch44** · 03-12-2012, 07:58 PM

Welp, back in MI now: During my time there, only tried for the Tigers 3 times, but was able to get
Prince
Boesch
Valverde
Inge
Brookens
Worth
Peralta

Definitely going to try to go earlier next year. Had a good time though for sure.

**jimtigers65** · 03-12-2012, 08:33 PM

In the mail today, George Thomas success 1/1 8 days. I sent a 1965 Topps card.

**Los Gatos** · 03-12-2012, 11:04 PM

TTM today:

* Adam Wilk c/o Tigers ST, 2/2, 9 days, personalized to my son. Cool how he matched jersey numbers to correspond with the seasons the photos were taken.
* Andy Dirks c/o Tigers ST, 1/1, 14 days.
* Tom Milone c/o A's ST, 1/1, 7 days.

**Dirk Diggler** · 03-12-2012, 11:13 PM

Originally Posted by Los Gatos

TTM today:

* Adam Wilk c/o Tigers ST, 2/2, 9 days, personalized to my son. Cool how he matched jersey numbers to correspond with the seasons the photos were taken.

Very quick turnaround from a great guy. Did he use two different spellings on your son's name?

**hueytaxi** · 03-13-2012, 01:44 AM

We have several low key guys here as you can see from their posts who have a good reputation with the players. I'm sure they would guide you for part of a day. Still, you did good.

Originally Posted by jpinch44

Welp, back in MI now: During my time there, only tried for the Tigers 3 times, but was able to get
Prince
Boesch
Valverde
Inge
Brookens
Worth
Peralta

Definitely going to try to go earlier next year. Had a good time though for sure.