This afternoon I went to the Cleveland Indians fan event TribeFest. Got every player scheduled to appear except for Francisco Lindor & Cody Allen. Luck was on my side - the same staffer let me jump in the end of an autograph line twice toward the end of the event. Here's the haul:
Carlos Santana
Mike Aviles
Carlos Carrasco
Mark Shapiro (Indians President)
Vinnie Pestano
Jason Kipnis
Zach McAllister
Drew Stubbs
Lonnie Chisenhall
Corey Kluber
Nick Hagadone
And finally......Terry Francona.
I had the chance to add broadcaster Tom Hamilton and GM Chris Antonetti, but decided to save the last few spots on this ball for players.
Also got Mudcat Grant and Tito Francona on a Tribe ball I've been working on for a few years:
I had an incredible experience based on what I've heard about Saturday. Apparently some people didn't make it through an autograph line once yesterday. There were also two groups of three players signing at the same time today, not sure if that's how it was yesterday.
I RSVP'd for a special "tweet up" in the Indians Social Media Suite, which is where I got Francona & Shapiro. Both addressed the small crowd, I'd say of less than 50, and then took questions. Francona got the entire room pumped for the season. It was an awesome experience.
Next IP event is the Cincinnati Reds Caravan this coming weekend.
Carlos Santana
Mike Aviles
Carlos Carrasco
Mark Shapiro (Indians President)
Vinnie Pestano
Jason Kipnis
Zach McAllister
Drew Stubbs
Lonnie Chisenhall
Corey Kluber
Nick Hagadone
And finally......Terry Francona.
I had the chance to add broadcaster Tom Hamilton and GM Chris Antonetti, but decided to save the last few spots on this ball for players.
Also got Mudcat Grant and Tito Francona on a Tribe ball I've been working on for a few years:
I had an incredible experience based on what I've heard about Saturday. Apparently some people didn't make it through an autograph line once yesterday. There were also two groups of three players signing at the same time today, not sure if that's how it was yesterday.
I RSVP'd for a special "tweet up" in the Indians Social Media Suite, which is where I got Francona & Shapiro. Both addressed the small crowd, I'd say of less than 50, and then took questions. Francona got the entire room pumped for the season. It was an awesome experience.
Next IP event is the Cincinnati Reds Caravan this coming weekend.
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