Hoyer driving to Spring Training with his dog

Haven't seen this mentioned yet. Hoyer estimates is going to be a 4 day road trip with his dog to Arizona. Gotta love a dog fan.

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LOL-Boy, when we start getting stories about the GM's dog...

…it’s REALLY time for spring training to get started.

by bluekoolaide on Feb 10, 2012 10:51 AM CST reply actions

Really.

I drive that route, too. It’s actually enjoyable, and once you get into New Mexico, pretty scenic.

He’s not the only major league GM driving with his dog to ST. Tweet from Sandy Alderson of the Mets:

We’re driving to St. Lucie because our dog (Buddy) doesn’t like to fly. His complaint: Where I sit, no lights and no stews.

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by Al Yellon on Feb 10, 2012 11:49 AM CST up reply actions

Stews = So PC

Sandy Alderson must be attending the Isiah Thomas management school.

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by RiskyBusiness on Feb 10, 2012 12:53 PM CST up reply actions

Check out Alderson's latest tweet.

Link

Prepping for trip. Bought 4 like-new tires at chop shop across from Citi. He threw in free wiper fluid. Better than the Wheeler deal!

He’s actually funny.

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by Al Yellon on Feb 10, 2012 1:15 PM CST up reply actions

LOL

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by RiskyBusiness on Feb 10, 2012 3:09 PM CST up reply actions

Dartmouth guys are often very funny, Al. Ask around :)

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by leothelip on Feb 10, 2012 5:56 PM CST up reply actions

When I lived in Iowa,

we would leave Des Moines and make it all the way to Tucumcari, NM on the first day. Those crosswinds in the New Mexico ravines can be deadly though, saw a horrible crash one year.

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by Bobudabi on Feb 10, 2012 1:15 PM CST up reply actions

Wow, that's pretty good time.

I usually stop in Oklahoma City overnight, then do the rest the second day.

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by Al Yellon on Feb 10, 2012 1:15 PM CST up reply actions

We would cut across the 2 lane in Kansas instead of going south out of KC, saves a few hours then we just cut through the Oklahoma and Texas pan handle. I think it’s only 8 hours from Tucumcari to Phoenix, maybe a little more.

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by Bobudabi on Feb 10, 2012 1:18 PM CST reply actions

Der....

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by Bobudabi on Feb 10, 2012 1:19 PM CST up reply actions

Once left at noon and drove Chicago to Amarillo in one day then into LA the next day. Not recommended.

by the nth on Feb 10, 2012 5:59 PM CST up reply actions

Whew.

Yeah.

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by Al Yellon on Feb 10, 2012 6:49 PM CST up reply actions

Did you make

Amarillo by morning?

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by Tat14 on Feb 10, 2012 7:59 PM CST up reply actions

did you catch a Gorillas game while in Amarillo?

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by Cubbie-Tim on Feb 12, 2012 4:03 PM CST up reply actions

I know that route

drove it a few times when I was stationed in Ft Riley…..that was some good time from tucumcari, usually take 2 hours to get to ALB and then 7 hours from ABQ to phoenix…..scenery out here is awesome though….it’ll be early spring so it will start getting warm but the mountains will be snowcapped….I love driving around gallup and grants, lots of scenery. I know you guys are usually busy, but on your trips if you get a chance, drive up to the top of sandia peak(or take the tram). On a good clear day you can see Mt Taylor on the border with arizona.

by nmcubsfan on Feb 12, 2012 12:14 PM CST up reply actions

Thanks for the tip.

That’s pretty much what it takes me — about two hours from Tucumcari to ABQ, then about seven to Phoenix. The scenery in NM is really nice, especially if there is some snow on the mountain peaks.

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by Al Yellon on Feb 12, 2012 12:59 PM CST up reply actions