2012 Spring Training

**ROMAD1** · 02-13-2012, 08:20 PM

I want to go to this place

**TheCouga** · 02-13-2012, 08:41 PM

My old quasi-home...for 2.5 years...

**Dirk Diggler** · 02-13-2012, 08:52 PM

Originally Posted by fyrftrjim

A couple fans said they spotted Doug Fister in camp, I saw mostly minor league ball players, there were no moving trucks at the time I left. I might make it out there tomorrow, because it will be warmer.

It ended up being Collin Balester. Having not seen either guy in person, i thought for sure it was Fister. The trucks left Detroit today and the first one is scheduled to arrive Wednesday morning about 10.

**hueytaxi** · 02-13-2012, 09:05 PM

**hueytaxi** · 02-14-2012, 05:50 PM

Definitely have to chronicle truck arrival on Wed.

**lindsay28** · 02-14-2012, 10:02 PM

Is it weird that I go to Google street view and look at Joker Marchant Stadium frequently? Yes? No? Whatever whatever, must feed the addiction.

**hueytaxi** · 02-15-2012, 12:58 AM

Originally Posted by lindsay28

Is it weird that I go to Google street view and look at Joker Marchant Stadium frequently? Yes? No? Whatever whatever, must feed the addiction.

If I am headed North of town, I drive through the complelx (completely) each way. Sure I know nothing is going on, but I'm at the ball park. That is enough even for a fleeting moment.

Comment I haven't stressed: The JMS concession has changed hands. No idea of new meny or collectibles. Saw many new items being sorted last weekend. Also saw a lot of new inexperienced staff. The tall Gary is still there.

**hueytaxi** · 02-15-2012, 03:21 PM

**Imminent Threat** · 02-15-2012, 04:09 PM

Wahoo!
Glad to see moving vans! Lets get this started.

**fyrftrjim** · 02-15-2012, 04:36 PM

Originally Posted by hueytaxi

I must have just missed the moving trucks.

**hueytaxi** · 02-15-2012, 08:13 PM

Been trying to post this since 5:30 and I'm about to shut this machine down with extreme prejudice!

Truck 1 arrived shortly before Noon.

**hueytaxi** · 02-15-2012, 08:19 PM

New faces for this season:

Daniel Schlereth in good company

Joaquin Benoit with a rounder face wason me before I recognized him

System not cooperating again, until later.

**hueytaxi** · 02-15-2012, 08:25 PM

Jacob Turner finds a fan

Collin Balestar taking the shortcut

Phil Coke warms up with

**hueytaxi** · 02-15-2012, 08:27 PM

System shut me down again...

Chris Bootcheck

Flickr Detail with more: 2012 Moving day 2-15-12 - a set on Flickr

**hueytaxi** · 02-15-2012, 09:26 PM

Florida Prepares To Welcome Spring Training Fans | TheLedger.com

What is wrong with the caption on this picture?

Detroit Tigers fan Nicholas Novak 6 of Richmond Michigan watches out for players in hopes of getting their autographs during Spring training practice at Tigertown in Lakeland Thursday.
MICHAEL WILSON | THE LEDGER

**HardyA34** · 02-15-2012, 09:30 PM

I love seeing these Florida pictures every year. First sign of spring!

**ROMAD1** · 02-15-2012, 10:21 PM

Originally Posted by hueytaxi

Florida Prepares To Welcome Spring Training Fans | TheLedger.com

What is wrong with the caption on this picture?

Detroit Tigers fan Nicholas Novak 6 of Richmond Michigan watches out for players in hopes of getting their autographs during Spring training practice at Tigertown in Lakeland Thursday.
MICHAEL WILSON | THE LEDGER

it anticipates that this kid will be there tomorrow.

**lindsay28** · 02-15-2012, 11:06 PM

Yess! I look forward to your pictures every spring, Huey! Baseball is in the air. :)

**Eric Cioe** · 02-15-2012, 11:10 PM

The first picture post of spring is the best post every year.

It's now baseball season.

**Imminent Threat** · 02-15-2012, 11:19 PM

Shorts tomorrow on the mail route! Its a tradition, what can I say. If it is spring, it's shorts season. 15 years and running.

**HardyA34** · 02-15-2012, 11:32 PM

Originally Posted by Imminent Threat

Shorts tomorrow on the mail route! Its a tradition, what can I say. If it is spring, it's shorts season. 15 years and running.

Good for you! No idea where where Sheridan is but I'm sure it won't be warm.

**hueytaxi** · 02-15-2012, 11:39 PM

As we crowded in the fan area enjoying the warm sunny morning, the grounds crew began irrigating the plants. Of course it was recycled water and the smell was like a waste treatment plant. Security is again totally disorganized and not allowing anyone to transit to the back fields unless you claim to be family.

Alberquerque is not carrying a glove yet, so I'm sure he is not throwing.

**ROMAD1** · 02-16-2012, 07:01 AM

Twitter

Twitter

For all the guy's who have already made their packet of cash...this guy's tweets are endearing. He's working a job in construction while he waits to fly to the US to come to Lakeland.

**Yoda** · 02-16-2012, 10:10 AM

Jinx, just posted that he's been shutdown for a week.

**Yoda** · 02-16-2012, 10:36 AM

https://twitter.com/#!/OFFICIAL_TIGE...553728/photo/1

**alwaysthrowheat** · 02-16-2012, 11:28 AM

Awesome job Huey.

**Casimir** · 02-16-2012, 01:01 PM

I find it somewhat silly how a simple picture of a moving van in central Florida can brighten my mood. But it did. And now I'm ready to go home, drag my mitt out, and see what kind of shape its in, even if I won't be using it anytime soon.

**hueytaxi** · 02-16-2012, 04:42 PM

Originally Posted by ROMAD1

it anticipates that this kid will be there tomorrow.

TEhe reporter states the photo was taken Thursday.
This is false! There are no yellow fences for 2012! The photo is a stock shot from the past.

**Yoda** · 02-16-2012, 04:54 PM

Originally Posted by hueytaxi

TEhe reporter states the photo was taken Thursday.
This is false! There are no yellow fences for 2012! The photo is a stock shot from the past.

Hah... that's pretty ridiculous of them.

**theroundsquare** · 02-16-2012, 04:57 PM

Were Mateen Cleaves and Jason Richardson standing next to the kid on Thursday?

**hueytaxi** · 02-16-2012, 06:15 PM

I did see John Lowe arrive about Noon Wednesday as the first "big" reporter in camp (?).

**Antrat** · 02-16-2012, 08:06 PM

Originally Posted by hueytaxi

TEhe reporter states the photo was taken Thursday.
This is false! There are no yellow fences for 2012! The photo is a stock shot from the past.

Was Mitch Albom anywhere in the vicinity?

**hueytaxi** · 02-16-2012, 08:41 PM

Catch Central Florida » Blog Archive » Tee it up with the Detroit Tigers

Posted on February 16th, 2012 by Rebecca Thompson

Categories: Baseball, Golf

Are you a Detroit Tigers fan or golf and sports enthusiast? If so, grab your golf buddies or join a foursome, and meet the Tiger players and coaches on the course as they tee it up to raise money for local youth programs in Polk County. Celebrities, golf and baseball all come together on Thursday, March 1 for the 17th Annual Major League Scramble at Cleveland Heights Golf Course in Lakeland.

This is your opportunity to spend a day on the course with sports superstars of yesterday and today. This celebrity event not only features your favorite stars and world-class golf, but it also includes contests such as the longest drive, closest to the pin and the traditional putting contest along with multiple raffle drawings and prizes.

To register, submit your Major League Scramble Registration Form. Be sure to send your entry promptly due to the heavy demand of this event.

The event begins with registration at 10:30 a.m. and is followed by lunch at 11:30 a.m. The tournament officially kicks off with a shotgun start at 1:00 p.m. and later wraps up with a reception, awards presentation and raffle ticket drawings at 6:00 p.m.

The Major League Scramble is just one of the week-long set of events leading up to the Tigers’ 76th Opening Day of spring training in Lakeland.

The Detroit Tigers open their 2012 Spring Training season with a home game against Florida Southern at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, March 2 at Joker Marchant Stadium. For more information about the 17th Major League Scramble, please contact the Tournament Director, Brock Whitmyer at 863-834-2379 or Bill Tinsley at 863-860-2176

**Vonlenska** · 02-17-2012, 01:28 PM

This is my 2nd favorite time of year. First being baseball season.

**hueytaxi** · 02-17-2012, 03:09 PM

Tigers to hold tryout in Lakeland March 5th | Lakeland Flying Tigers News

The Detroit Tigers today announced a tryout camp to be held at the TigerTown Minor League Complex in Lakeland, FL on Monday, March 5, 2012.

Registration for the camp begins at 8:00 a.m., with the workout beginning at 9:00 a.m.The tryout camp is for players age 18-23, or those players with previous professional baseball experience. No pre-registration or participation fee is necessary to attend the camp. Those interested in trying out must provide their own glove and workout equipment. Wood bats, helmets and baseballs will be provided by the Tigers.

This story was not subject to the approval of the National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues or its clubs.

**hueytaxi** · 02-17-2012, 03:11 PM

Light rain in Lakeland today.

**Magnum** · 02-17-2012, 07:28 PM

We are heading down to Florida tomorrow and plan on making it to Lakeland on Thursday. Since the games won't start yet should we just head to the stadium for the workouts? What times are they usually on the field? I think I need a spring training primer:)

**fyrftrjim** · 02-17-2012, 08:04 PM

Originally Posted by Magnum

We are heading down to Florida tomorrow and plan on making it to Lakeland on Thursday. Since the games won't start yet should we just head to the stadium for the workouts? What times are they usually on the field? I think I need a spring training primer:)

They start between 9am-10am, the crowd of autograph seekers and fans usually start arriving starting around 8:30am or so.

**Sports_Freak** · 02-17-2012, 08:45 PM

Originally Posted by Casimir

I find it somewhat silly how a simple picture of a moving van in central Florida can brighten my mood. But it did. And now I'm ready to go home, drag my mitt out, and see what kind of shape its in, even if I won't be using it anytime soon.

The last time I did that, the mitt was in better shape than I was.

Great job, Roger. Is it your PC that's messing up or your card reader?

Does anyone know of a sports bar in or near Lakeland that shows the Red Wings?
I don't want to DVR 3 games while I'm down there. I am goig to DVR Tiger game on ESPN since we'll be sitting right behind home plate!

**hueytaxi** · 02-17-2012, 09:21 PM

Originally Posted by Sports_Freak

The last time I did that, the mitt was in better shape than I was.

Great job, Roger. Is it your PC that's messing up or your card reader?

Does anyone know of a sports bar in or near Lakeland that shows the Red Wings?
I don't want to DVR 3 games while I'm down there. I am goig to DVR Tiger game on ESPN since we'll be sitting right behind home plate!

This is a virus on my laptop. It will allow me to copy image location and then when I paste into the image icon, there is nothing.