2012 Spring Training

[ROMAD1]

ROMAD sees on this site Grapefruit League 2012 Master Schedule | Schedules | Spring Training Online that there is a game at home at Joker Marchant on 17 March 2012. I think i've got enough information to plan a 4-day weekend now. Watchout Disney, Legoland the ROMAD's are coming (again)

[hueytaxi]

I hope to say hello to you.

[IdahoBert]

Gives me plenty of time to do game threads. Thanks for the kink. They are really getting these schedules out early this time.

Ahhh, I see it's not complete. No biggy.

[PuNk42AE]

I'll be down there the first full week of March, have to check out the schedule to see what the games will be once it's out.

[Dirk Diggler]

ROMAD sees on this site Grapefruit League 2012 Master Schedule | Schedules | Spring Training Online that there is a game at home at Joker Marchant on 17 March 2012. I think i've got enough information to plan a 4-day weekend now. Watchout Disney, Legoland the ROMAD's are coming (again)

I highly recommend getting tickets early for this game. It's the St. Patricks day game, and if it's anything like last year, tickets will be tuff to come by and that's not taking into account that it falls on a Saturday this year.

Anyway, after they go on sale, if you have trouble getting tix, myself and a couple other locals on here should have plenty of extras that we'll have up in the tickets section.

[hueytaxi]

Remember, the days the Tigers are on the road are great for the fan to meet a player at JMS.

[hueytaxi]

I highly recommend getting tickets early for this game. It's the St. Patricks day game, and if it's anything like last year, tickets will be tuff to come by and that's not taking into account that it falls on a Saturday this year.

Anyway, after they go on sale, if you have trouble getting tix, myself and a couple other locals on here should have plenty of extras that we'll have up in the tickets section.

Couple what you say here with playing the WS Champion STL Cardinals.

[IdahoBert]

I highly recommend getting tickets early for this game. It's the St. Patricks day game, and if it's anything like last year, tickets will be tuff to come by and that's not taking into account that it falls on a Saturday this year.

Anyway, after they go on sale, if you have trouble getting tix, myself and a couple other locals on here should have plenty of extras that we'll have up in the tickets section.

Here's a picture from St. Pat's day in Florida in 1986. I'll use it in the game thread eventually but it's fun right now too. Not sure if it's in Lakeland or not. Both the Dodgers and the Tigers are wearing home uniforms, too. Odd.

[hueytaxi]

Bert, because of the pines, it looks like a picture at Holman Stadium in Vero Beach. Can't explain the Tigers in home uni's though.

[IdahoBert]

Bert, because of the pines, it looks like a picture at Holman Stadium in Vero Beach. Can't explain the Tigers in home uni's though.

I thought it was probably Vero Beach, Roger. Thanks for confirming that. It's a cool picture, though.

[hueytaxi]

A piicture from 20005 (not mine) I love the lack of outfield walls......

[Shorthop]

Or dugouts; Just benches. Check out the bat racks. And trees in the stands off to your right. And an open press box. Shade? We don't need no stinkin' shade. A true throwback spring training classic. Sadly, now dark.

[ROMAD1]

Remember, the days the Tigers are on the road are great for the fan to meet a player at JMS.

I do have a very nice memory of having Sanz toss ROMAD Jr a baseball 2 springs ago during random morning workouts while the team was out on the road. It was on the back field near the lake.

Sheesh...I saw the Phillies in Lakeland as my only ST game last spring...that was a crowd and a half too.

[hueytaxi]

I only got to the free bar bq game at the end of the run and our house was burglarized so I had to leave before the game began.

[davidsb]

I only got to the free bar bq game at the end of the run and our house was burglarized so I had to leave before the game began.

That was the game I was at looking to meet you. Me and my wife did get to meet Los Gatos though..

[ROMAD1]

Mrs ROMAD is a likely hostage to this game so she's likely to have my daughter out on the berm...unfortunate that it might be super crowded. Sheesh I might not even buy good tickets given that.

[John_Brian_K]

The 17th may be the day we are there. I am thinking of taking the 15th and 16th off and just laying around the beach and then having the 17 for the game and leaving the 18th. We will see. Thanks for the link.

[T&P_Fan]

I have been to spring training 3 years in a row now, not sure if I will be going this year or not.

[Espen1978]

Mrs ROMAD is a likely hostage to this game so she's likely to have my daughter out on the berm...unfortunate that it might be super crowded. Sheesh I might not even buy good tickets given that.

There is a good chance that this game becomes a Standing Room Only game.

[Los Gatos]

That was the game I was at looking to meet you. Me and my wife did get to meet Los Gatos though..

That was a good time - Nationals game IIRC. I hope to make it back down in '12 - probably earlier this time, though, before the games start.

[whitecapwendy]

I only got to the free bar bq game at the end of the run and our house was burglarized so I had to leave before the game began.

for some reason, I seem to remember that.

[DaYooperASBDT]

I hope to say hello to you.

We'll be in Orlando between the 10th and 17th! I see that posted schedule is very incomplete so hopefully there will be a home game in that 3/12 - 3/15 stretch!

[DaYooperASBDT]

Here's a picture from St. Pat's day in Florida in 1986. I'll use it in the game thread eventually but it's fun right now too. Not sure if it's in Lakeland or not. Both the Dodgers and the Tigers are wearing home uniforms, too. Odd.

Looks like Mr. Monaghan was taking flood precautions?

[ROMAD1]

So, my company "holiday party" is January 14th...I responded to the note by saying that it corresponds to my favorite holiday season: "Pitchers and Catchers Report to Spring Training"

[Antrat]

Gives me plenty of time to do game threads. Thanks for the kink. They are really getting these schedules out early this time.

Ahhh, I see it's not complete. No biggy.

You two are close?

[Dirk Diggler]

So, my company "holiday party" is January 14th...I responded to the note by saying that it corresponds to my favorite holiday season: "Pitchers and Catchers Report to Spring Training"

I think they actually report around February 14th.

[hueytaxi]

Correct. January mornings you might catch JV or Raburn running for a while and some of the rehab guys in camp.

[ROMAD1]

I think they actually report around February 14th.

Yeah, the insane late date of our "holiday" party was an odd one. I think most Holiday parties are in that area right around the 2nd week of December which means the actual Holidays are either going on (Hanukkah) or coming in a couple weeks (Christmas and New Years). Nobody has their company Holiday party 14 days after the relevant holiday.

[DontGotSheed]

Hmmmmm, St. Patricks Day in Florida. I might have to look into this.

[John_Brian_K]

Yeah, the insane late date of our "holiday" party was an odd one. I think most Holiday parties are in that area right around the 2nd week of December which means the actual Holidays are either going on (Hanukkah) or coming in a couple weeks (Christmas and New Years). Nobody has their company Holiday party 14 days after the relevant holiday.

My wifes old job used to have its Christmas party in February! lol Open bar though,.. so whatever.

[Espen1978]

It looks like just one trip to Lakeland by the Yankees this coming spring - Sat. March 24th. As a Tigers fan, I am more than ok with only having to deal with Yankees fans once this spring.

[Chaz]

I will be taking some sick days again!!! lol...you will find me in center field on the berm!

[fyrftrjim]

Phillies are there again on my birthday, so I'm hoping to be there, out on the berm. Hoping to catch a few games.

[mksz]

Taking a family trip to Disney 1st week in March, I've negotiated Wednesday the 7th to go to Spring Training. Tigers are playing Atlanta at 1 pm. For the ST experts, what is the general schedule on a game day. Work on back fields before game? After? Best time and place to get an autograph or two?

[hueytaxi]

Tigers Official ST Schedule announced today:

from email

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TIGERS ANNOUNCE 2012 SPRING TRAINING SCHEDULE
76^th Season at TigerTown in Lakeland Highlighted by Visits from Cardinals and Yankees

DETROIT - The Detroit Tigers today announced the club's exhibition game schedule for 2012 Spring Training in Lakeland, FL.

Next spring will mark the Tigers 76^th season at TigerTown in Lakeland, extending the longest-standing relationship between a major league team and a current Spring Training host city. The 2012 spring season marks the club's 47^th consecutive season of exhibition play at Joker Marchant Stadium.

The Tigers will begin the exhibition schedule on Friday, March 2 as the club plays host to Florida Southern College in the annual matchup against the Moccasins. The club opens the home portion of the Grapefruit League schedule against the Atlanta Braves at Joker Marchant Stadium on Sunday, March 4.

The schedule is highlighted by a visit from the World Champion St. Louis Cardinals on March 17 and a visit from the American League East Champion New York Yankees on March 24. The schedule also features two visits from the National League East Champion Philadelphia Phillies on March 9 and March 25.

Tickets for the 2012 spring exhibition season will be priced at three separate levels, which include Navy, Orange and White levels. Navy level games on March 4, March 9, March 17, March 21, March 24 and March 25 range from $14-28. Orange level games on March 7, March 10, March 14, March 20, March 26 and March 29 range from $12-25. White level games on March 2, March 5, March 12, March 15, April 1 and April 2 range from $9-22.

Full season ticket packages for the 2012 Tigers Spring Training exhibition season are on sale now at the Joker Marchant Stadium ticket office, via phone at (863) 686-8075 or by visiting The Official Site of The Detroit Tigers | tigers.com: Homepage. Fans may also now purchase season ticket plans of five-or-more games by calling (863) 686-8075 or by visiting The Official Site of The Detroit Tigers | tigers.com: Homepage. Individual game tickets go on sale beginning at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 7^th, and can be ordered by visiting the ticket office at Joker Marchant Stadium, calling 866-66-TIGER (8-4437) or visiting The Official Site of The Detroit Tigers | tigers.com: Homepage. For additional ticket information and special group pricing, call the Lakeland office at 863-686-8075.

DETROIT TIGERS 2012 SPRING TRAINING SCHEDULE
Game
Day Date Opponent Site Time
Fri. March 2 Florida Southern College Lakeland 1:05
Sat. March 3 Atlanta Disney World 1:05
Sun. March 4 Atlanta Lakeland 1:05
Mon. March 5 Toronto Lakeland 1:05
Tues. March 6 Miami Jupiter TBA
Wed. March 7 Atlanta Lakeland 1:05
Thur. March 8 Tampa Bay (SS) Port Charlotte TBA
Fri. March 9 Philadelphia Lakeland 1:05
Sat. March 10 Washington (SS) Lakeland 1:05
Sun. March 11 Houston Kissimmee TBA*
Philadelphia Clearwater TBA*
Mon. March 12 New York Mets Lakeland 1:05
Tues. March 13 Washington Viera 6:05
Wed. March 14 New York Mets Lakeland 1:05
Thurs. March 15 Baltimore Lakeland 1:05
Fri. March 16 New York Mets Port St. Lucie TBA
Sat. March 17 St. Louis Lakeland 1:05
Sun. March 18 Washington Viera 1:05
Mon. March 19 Philadelphia Clearwater 1:05
Tues. March 20 Atlanta Lakeland 1:05
Wed. March 21 Minnesota Lakeland 1:05
Thurs. March 22 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - O p e n D a t e - - - - - - - - - - -
Fri. March 23 Pittsburgh Bradenton TBA
Sat. March 24 New York Yankees Lakeland 1:05
Sun. March 25 Philadelphia Lakeland 1:05
New York Yankees Tampa 1:05
Mon. March 26 Miami Lakeland 1:05
Tues. March 27 Houston Kissimmee TBA
Wed. March 28 St. Louis Jupiter TBA
Thurs. March 29 Washington (SS) Lakeland 6:05
Fri. March 30 Baltimore Sarasota TBA
Sat. March 31 Atlanta Disney World 1:05
Sun. April 1 Houston Lakeland 1:05
New York Mets Port St. Lucie TBA
Mon. April 2 Toronto Lakeland 1:05
Tues. April 3 Toronto Dunedin 12:05
All time is Eastern (Detroit) Time * Daylight Savings Time begins
11/16/11

[Dirk Diggler]

Taking a family trip to Disney 1st week in March, I've negotiated Wednesday the 7th to go to Spring Training. Tigers are playing Atlanta at 1 pm. For the ST experts, what is the general schedule on a game day. Work on back fields before game? After? Best time and place to get an autograph or two?

Yes, there are usually players working out on the back fields. That starts about 10:00 AM or so and is usually done prior to game time. Problem is, there is no access to the back fields on game days, so that's out.

As far as graphing during a home game, some guys will occasionally sign before the game down the right field line. You MUST have a ticket in section 100 or 101 to have a chance as they clear non ticket holders at about 12. A few guys will also sign after the game, by then it's only minor leaguers usually. You can also catch a guy signing as they leave the parking lot, this is very hit or miss as well. I have season tickets in the front row of 101 and have days where Cabrera and Kaline signed and other days where I was shutout, very hit or miss.

If your really looking for autographs, I highly recommend visiting during an away game. I can give you the details on that as well. Any other questions or if your looking for tix, shoot me a PM.

EDIT: The wife and I spend a lot of time at Disney as annual passholders too, so let me know if you have any questions on that as well.

[dadair6]

Looks like we're not going to make it down this year. We had planned on going very other year, 2012 being the next one, but the Tigers are in Cincinnati and Chicago the week of our anniversary so we're doing that trip instead this year. Looking forward to 2013....

[DaYooperASBDT]

First trip to Florida - ever !! I'll be attending one of these, still TBA which one though:

Saturday, March 10	1:05 p.m.	Washington (SS) at Lakeland
Sunday, March 11	TBA	Houston at Kissimmee
Sunday, March 11	TBA	Philadelphia at Kissimmee
Monday, March 12	1:05 p.m.	New York Mets at Lakeland
Tuesday, March 13	6:05 p.m.	Washington at Viera
Wednesday, March 14	1:05 p.m.	New York Mets at Lakeland
Thursday, March 15	1:05 p.m.	Baltimore at Lakeland
Friday, March 16	TBA	New York Mets at Port St. Lucie
Saturday, March 17	1:05 p.m.	St. Louis at Lakeland

[xmartyx]

Depending on the birth of my son, I'll be down from approx. Feb. 15th till March 7th.

[Espen1978]

Congrats Marty!