Spring Training Question

Check the website for available tickets. I think there are still quite a few games not sold out. I personally have some available lawn tickets, email me for details. The lawn is fun and cheap ($7), though you will be farther from the action.

Autographs are more available during ST than other times, because players are more relaxed. Try after the game, before the players leave.

he is a member at the country club i worked at n gave me a hat the first time he came in to golf, so im sure if you catch him he wont deny signing something.

You can usually buy tickets easily at the game. I would recommend checking out each venue in a different location: seats, outfield, etc. Outfield is fun cuz you can bring a blanket, hang out behind the pitchers, etc. I go out of my way to talk to fans that look to be long-time fans…and I always have had interesting conversations.

I really enjoy ST because it’s much more of a relaxed atmosphere with families and true hardcore fans alike. My best recommendation would be to chat it up with other Cubs’ fans; I have found some great characters at ST.

Finally, if you go to HoHoKam early enough, try to sit in the top row right behind the WGN booth. The windows are opened and two years ago my father and I had a few moments with Ron Santo, shook his hand, got autographs, and even a few pictures with him. My favorite ST memory.

Dan

A) I would highly recommend purchasing tickets beforehand.

B) Left field lawn beneath the scoreboard are the best ‘seats’ in the place. Everyone else knows this as well, so plan on getting there before they open up the gates from batting practice. Bring a blanket and sprint for your spot. Don’t sit too close to the fence otherwise you’ll have people walking in front of you all day and have to watch through chainlink. 15 feet up on the ’burm is about perfect.

C) Keep your brother away from the leather-skinned skanks who own the backrow closest to the scoreboard.

D) I’m just kidding about that. But they’re as much a fixture at Ho Ho Kam as woo-woo….

E) Have fun….

I have a few extras for the sold out games at the very end of Spring Training. In general try to buy before you get there.

During the first half of the day, I highly recommend going to Fitch Park, which is just down the street from HoHo Kam. The minor leaguers work out there in the mornings and it’s really up close and casual. Not hard to get the outfielders to toss you some baseballs, and autographs are a breeze. Some of the minor league coaches you will encounter include Ryno, Jody Davis, Bob Dernier, etc., etc.

He’s a good ole’ ND boy, so you should have a good shot at getting his signiture lol.