Cubs 2009 Spring Training Debut Photos
Technically, this probably shouldn't be in the FanPosts, but I don't know how to insert multiple photos in a FanShot.
Al posted all the pertinent facts about the game, thank you sir. I didn't pay too much attention to the game, I was having too much fun with friends and the Old Styles lol
A small crowd, but Opening Day here usually is. All the kids are still in school and you don't get to see all the starters for the most part, so 99.9% of the fans here are locals like me and the snowbirds.
I just wanted to share a few photos and get everyone excited for another year of Cubs baseball.
I caught a BP foul ball and was lucky enough to have Ronnie sign it for me. He got a chuckle when I told him he signed a ball for me in 1969 when I was 10 at a Cubs rally. It was nice to see him on his birthday.
Me toasting the 2009 ST season!
A little bit of the late inning action, Cubs up 5 to3.
Taguchi on first, Koyie Hill at bat.
Caroline and Wanda
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by digitalbenjamin on Feb 26, 2009 8:29 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, me too.
Gotta wait another four weeks, though.
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by Al on Feb 26, 2009 8:33 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
nice pic
There’s a nice picture of you & Caroline in today’s Trib.
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by KedzieKid on Feb 26, 2009 9:36 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
Big John! Good to see ya! Here's the picture Kedzie is talking about:

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by dtpollitt on Feb 26, 2009 10:24 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
This is so cool!
I didn’t look at the paper today, thanks for posting this. SHWEET!
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by BigJohnAZ on Feb 26, 2009 9:52 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
you definitely got a BMOC pose going on there
Snoopy would be proud! ;-)
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by ballhawk on Feb 28, 2009 11:51 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Thanks, Ken
That’s the first time anyone has referred to me as a BMOC. Usually I’m just the BAMF! Good thing the photographer didn’t catch me digging for gold or rearranging the furniture lol
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by BigJohnAZ on Feb 28, 2009 5:47 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Looks like a good time.
My sig line is out for jury duty.
by dat cubfan daver on Feb 26, 2009 11:17 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
Is Wanda the infamous Wanda mentioned
Actually, that “leather-skinned skank” is named Wanda…. … she happens to be a friend of mine.
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by flachimesa on Feb 26, 2009 11:57 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
Oh no...now I'm going to have that phrase in my head again.
My sig line is out for jury duty.
by dat cubfan daver on Feb 26, 2009 12:28 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Yes, that's the "infamous" Wanda.
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by Al on Feb 26, 2009 12:54 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I just caught a glimpse of that pic in the Trib. She doesn't look nearly
as leathery in black and white.
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by willie mays hayes' gloves on Feb 26, 2009 1:32 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
That may honestly...
be the most back-handed compliment that I’ve ever heard in my life.
by Damen Jackson on Feb 26, 2009 3:52 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
GREAT PHOTOS................
Wow you sure know how to rub it in…….Since we are getting a Big snow storm in Northern Michigan….I have to wait 3 weeks until we head to Mesa…..
by cubs north on Feb 26, 2009 11:08 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
I forgot to mention
I was the first hot customer at the concession stand for the 2009 ST season at HHK lol
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by BigJohnAZ on Feb 27, 2009 9:47 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
I wish there was an edit feature!!!
I was the first HOT DOG customer, not hot customer :0
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by BigJohnAZ on Feb 27, 2009 9:48 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

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