22 Spring Training games will be televised this March/April. I can't remember the last time we had so many of these on TV, can you?? Do not know yet for sure, but would imagine these games will be replayed later the same day for those of you that actually work...

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So, as most of you know, I'm going on the Angels Fan Cruise, and we leave this Friday afternoon. It's a short, 3 day adventure with about 150 Angels fans and some of the players and front office/radio people. We get off the ship bright and early Monday morning, so final thoughts will be posted after I arrive home from the port. This will be my 8th Angels Fan Cruise. I missed the first one, but haven't missed one since.

The Rev has asked me to write about it -as it happens- and I will try my best to write as much as possible, but the pictures will be uploaded on the Halos Heaven Facebook Page, since that's the easiest way for me to upload them and save them all.

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and they are available in your "My Angels Account" if you are in the mood to cringe!!  My SINGLE ticket in LF Pavilion has $87 in BS charges added ON TOP of the cost of the tickets themselves!!

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I tried to post on the MLB board, but the fans there just won't help, so I have come back to my brothers and sisters of SBNation to answer some more stupid questions before I make an idiot out of myself at Yankee Stadium (ok, so that will be easy since I'll not be in Yankee gear, I get it...  :)  ).

I have tickets for section 14, Box 50 Row D..   But I can't find it on any map!!!!!  Can someone tell me where Box 50 Row D is???  I can find section 14.. LOL, so I'm not COMPLETELY stupid. 

Also, if anyone here would be so kind as to tell me the name of the hotel where the visiting team stays, I would be extremely grateful.  Not a stalker, I promise.

Thanks.

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Pitcher   IP   H   R    ER      BB     SO    HR     ERA

Lackey  2.0   3   1      1         0         5        0       4.50 

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It's not mine, and I'm not claiming it as mine, but here's one of the kids in the airport on the way to Texas in their "costumes".  As soon as I get the ones my friends took, I'll post those as well, but you HAD to see this pic..

[IMG]http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c282/pattimelt95/Rookie-Hazing07.jpg[/IMG]

or

<img src="http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c282/pattimelt95/Rookie-Hazing07.jpg" border="0">

Shit, somebody figure this out and post the damn picture, please??

From the official site:

TROY PERCIVAL TO RETIRE AS AN ANGEL
Angels' all-time saves leader will sign a minor league contract with club and retire

ANAHEIM, CA - The Angels Thursday announced that Troy Percival, the club's
all-time saves leader, will sign a minor league contract next Monday and
then officially retire. To commemorate the event, Percival will be on hand
Opening Night at Angel Stadium on April 2 to throw out the honorary first pitch.

"I'm very proud to be a part of this organization," said Percival. "This
club has always embraced me and my family. I'm honored to retire as an
Angel."

"Troy Percival has been an integral part of the success and tradition of
Angels Baseball for many years," said Angels Vice President & General
Manager Bill Stoneman. "It is very appropriate that he retire as an
Angel."

Percival, who currently serves as an Angels' special assignment pitching
instructor, pitched 11 seasons in the Majors with the Angels (1995-2004)
and Tigers (2005-2006), compiling a 30-41 record with 324 saves and 3.10
ERA (611.2 IP - 211 ER) in 605 games. His 324 saves entering 2007 is tied
for 11th (Billy Wagner) on the all-time Major League list. He stands as
the Angels' lifetime leader in saves (316) and games pitched (579).

He spent the entire 2006 season on the disabled list with the Tigers after
suffering a serious injury to his right forearm in July 2005 while pitching
for Detroit. Percival worked for the Tigers as an advance scout in 2006.

A key member of Angels' 2002 World Series team, he was on the mound for
each of the Angels' three series-clinching victories of the 2002
Post-Season and his seven saves (seven chances) during the 2002 playoffs
tied a Major League Post-Season record. He logged a career-high 42 saves
in 1998 and enjoyed his best season in 2002 with a 4-1 record, 40 saves, 68
strikeouts and 1.92 ERA.

The four-time All-Star resides in Riverside, CA, with his wife Michelle and
children
Cole and Avery.

In case anyone cares....

Saturday, Feb. 10:
10:00 - Noon:
Phil Seibel, Darren Oliver
John Lackey, Scot Shields, Justin Speier
Noon - 1:00:
Mike Butcher, Howie Kendrick, Robb Quinlan
Reggie Willits, Mickey Hatcher, Mike Napoli
Hector Carrasco, Ervin Santana, Joe Saunders, Jered Weaver
1:00 - 2:15:
Mike Scioscia, Garret Anderson
Bill Stoneman, Chone Figgins, Shea Hillenbrand

Sunday, Feb. 11:
10:00 - Noon:
Joe Saunders, Mike Scioscia
Casey Kotchman, Orlando Mercado, Kendry Morales
Noon - 1:00:
Bill Stoneman, John Lackey
Ervin Santana, Darren Oliver, Scot Shields
1:00 - 3:00:
Justin Speier, Jered Weaver, Reggie Willits
Chone Figgins, Shea Hillenbrand, Garret Anderson

ALSO: Gary Matthews Jr. will be available each day (times TBD)

http://www.cnn.com/2006/US/10/11/plane.crash/index.html

Confirmed 4 people dead so far...

I know he pitched his last game as a Yankee, but this is going too far..
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       

I know, the postseason is in full swing... but it's NEVER too early to start thinking about when you're gonna head to Tempe!!!

2007 ANGELS SPRING SCHEDULE

Arizona Game Times Are MST; California Game Times Are PST

DAY DATE OPPONENT SITE TIME
3/1 Thurs. KC Tempe Diablo Stadium 12:05 PM
3/2 Fri. @ Chicago Cubs Mesa 12:05 PM

3/3 Sat. @ Oakland Phoenix 12:05 PM

3/4 Sun. Milwaukee Tempe Diablo Stadium 12:05 PM
3/5 Mon. Oakland Tempe Diablo Stadium 12:05 PM
3/6 Tues. @ San Francisco Scottsdale 12:05 PM
3/7 Wed. San Diego Tempe Diablo Stadium 12:05 PM
3/8 Thurs. @ Arizona Tucson 12:05 PM
SS3/9 Fri. San Diego Tempe Diablo Stadium 12:05 PM
SS3/9 Fri. @ Kansas City Surprise 6:05 PM

3/10 Sat. Seattle Tempe Diablo Stadium 12:05 PM
SS 3/11 Sun. @ Texas Surprise 12:05 PM
SS 3/11 Sun. Oakland Tempe Diablo Stadium 12:05 PM

3/12 Mon. @ KC Surprise Stadium 12:05 PM
3/13 Tues. KC Tempe Diablo Stadium 12:05 PM
3/14 Wed. SF Tempe Diablo Stadium 12:05 PM
3/15 Thurs. @ Milwaukee Maryvale 12:05 PM
3/16 Fri. Milwaukee Tempe Diablo Stadium 12:05 PM
3/17 Sat. @ Chicago White Sox Tucson 12:05 PM
SS 3/18 Sun. @ Oakland Phoenix 12:05 PM
SS 3/18 Sun. ChiCubs Tempe Diablo 12:05PM

3/19 Mon. OFF DAY

3/20 Tues. @ San Diego Peoria 12:05 PM
3/21 Wed. Arizona Tempe Diablo Stadium 12:05 PM
3/22 Thurs. Texas Tempe Diablo Stadium 12:05 PM
3/23 Fri. @ Seattle Peoria 12:05 PM

3/24 Sat. Colorado Tempe Diablo Stadium 12:05 PM
3/25 Sun. @ Chicago Cubs Mesa 12:05 PM

3/26 Mon. Chicago Cubs Tempe Diablo Stadium 12:05 PM
3/27 Tues. Chicago White Sox Tempe Diablo 12:05 PM
3/28 Wed. @Colorado Tucson 12:05 PM

3/29 Thurs. @Milwaukee Maryvale 11:05 AM

3/30 Fri. LA Dodgers TBD

3/31 Sat. @LA Dodgers Los Angeles 7:05 PM
4/1 Sun. LA Dodgers TBD

OK.. those of you that wanted an update, here it is:

Beginning at 4:30pm on Saturday, Sept 30 under the Big A.  $5 fee includes Food and Drink, but if you want alcoholic beverages, bring your own and a cup(so the Anaheim PD doesn't find you!!).

I emailed Blez and invited his group also, since this shindig also includes the A's boosters..

RSVP to me pattimelt95@aol.com so I know who all is coming so I can give a total to the person who's getting all the food and drink..

Found at http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2006/baseball/mlb/09/11/fvi.summary/index.html

Last year SI.com writers analyzed each major league ballpark from a fan's vantage point in order to determine which venues offered the best value and experience. But this time around we went to the best source: the fans. In a survey on SI.com we asked readers to rank their hometown parks on a variety of criteria, from parking prices to the availability of restrooms to the quality of concessions. We also asked for opinions on what makes the park special -- or disappointing. More than 8,500 responded.

We broke the fan experience down into seven categories and rated each on a scale of 1-10, with 10 being the best.

The categories included:
Average ticket price
Average cost of concessions/souvenirs
Accessibility
Amenities
Atmosphere
Neighborhood
Team

Top 10???  -----NOTE #1-----

Fan Value Index: Final Rankings
Rank Team                  Stadium
1 L.A. Angels          Angel Stadium
2   Colorado           Rockies Coors Field
3 Pittsburgh           Pirates PNC Park
4 Milwaukee            Brewers Miller Park  
5 Texas Rangers        Ameriquest Field  
6 Detroit Tigers       Comerica Park
7 Cleveland Indians    Jacobs Field  
8 Chicago White Sox    U.S. Cellular Field  
9 Kansas City Royals   Kauffman Stadium
10 Minnesota Twins     HHH Metrodome  

So today I get my first commission check from a real estate transaction.  (I am an assistant to an agent.)  The check was for $500.  I thought that was a good way to handle today.

Well, I just got the munchies, and went to 7-11.  While I was there, I bought some $1 scratchers, and won $6 back.  With that $6, I bought two of the $3 Emerald Green scratchers.  I started scratching, looking for the number 7-- but never saw one.  What I did see was

a GREEN EMERALD!!!!!!!!!!

I won $1000!!!!!!!!

When I can scan the ticket tomorrow (don't want hubby to know about the winnings!!) I will scan and figure out how to post the damn thing on here or give you guys a link so you can see it.  It's a BEAUTIFUL thing.  Now the Angels need to make the playoffs cause I can AFFORD to go!!!!!!!!

:)  :)  :)  :)   :)  :)   :)  :)   :)  :)    :)  :)

This just came in...

Angels pitcher Brendan Donnelly has been suspended for four games for intentionally throwing at a batter after warnings had been issued earlier in Wednesday's game;

• Rangers pitcher Scott Feldman has been suspended for six games for intentionally throwing at a batter after warnings had been issued earlier in Wednesday's game and fighting;
• Angels pitcher Kevin Gregg has been suspended for four games for intentionally throwing at a batter after receiving a warning for throwing at a batter earlier in the same inning of Wednesday's game;
• Angels second baseman Adam Kennedy has been suspended for four games for charging the mound and fighting in Wednesday's game;
• Rangers pitcher Vicente Padilla has been suspended for five games for intentionally throwing at a batter after receiving a warning for throwing at a batter earlier in the same inning of Tuesday's game;
• Angels bench coach Ron Roenicke has been suspended for one game for the intentional actions of Donnelly after warnings had been issued while Roenicke was acting as manager of the club on Wednesday;
• Angels manager Mike Scioscia has been suspended for three games for the inappropriate actions of his club during the series;
• Rangers manager Buck Showalter has been suspended for four games for the inappropriate actions of his club during the series;
• and Angels pitcher John Lackey and Angels outfielder Juan Rivera received undisclosed fines for their actions during Wednesday's on-field altercation.

Check your "My Angels Account"-- they cleaned mine out this morning for post season seats!!!!!!  Over $4000 for 3 field seats in 106 and just over $3000 for a pair of terrace all stars.  

It's a little early, don't you think???  Why do they need this at the BEGINNING of August??  Regular payments aren't normally due until the end of August/beginning of September...

In case anyone cares---

The Booster Club is having a Player Luncheon on Saturday, August 19 from 11am till 2pm with Mike Napoli, Howie Kendrick and Dino Ebel(3rd base coach), with Terry Smith as Master of Ceremonies.  This is NOT an autograph session, but a true luncheon with a question and answer period.  Lunch is Lasagna with salad and roll and a beverage.

Tickets are $25 and available thru me for a limited time, as we are limited to 150 people..

pattimelt95@aol.com

Has anyone seen this?  

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=200006567696&fromMakeTrack=true

Seems whoever owned this ring wants to use it's sale to pay off student loans, etc., and I have no problem with that.

But I remember when the Angels won the WS, one of OUR employees tried to sell their ring and ended up having to GIVE the ring back to the Angels and then got fired from their job... Are each team's rules different??

Lots more to come, but wanted to say hello from AT&T park.
It's definitely been an experience here--more than I can type in using the rental pda.

We suck.

I will type more when I fly home tonight.  You guys are gonna crack up at all the crap!!

Damn. This wasn't long enough. I'm at a game, ok?

Lancaster Top 1st

Emilio Bonifacio grounds out to first baseman Michael Collins.
Chris Rahl walks.
Carlos Gonzalez pops into double play, third baseman Ryan Leahy to first baseman Michael Collins. Chris Rahl doubled off 1st.

Lancaster Top 2nd

Mark Reynolds called out on strikes.
Cesar Nicolas grounds out, shortstop Sean Rodriguez to first baseman Michael Collins.
Brandon Burgess pops out to third baseman Ryan Leahy in foul territory.

Lancaster Top 3rd

Jereme Milons called out on strikes.
Joshua Ford flies out to center fielder Cody Fuller.
Rusty Ryal flies out to left fielder Patrick Reilly.

Current Line:
Player IP  H R ER BB SO HR ERA
Colon  3.0 0 0  0  1  2  0 0.00

More to follow when the box score updates.

I don't know what kind of music you like, but my hubby will be in Europe for 2 weeks starting June 1--he's touring with a band called 10 years (some sort of metal band, I think) and they are doing some of the festivals over there... If you'd care to meet a fellow Angels fan, I imagine I can hook you two up somewhere along the way (you can check the band's schedule at www.pollstar.com and search under 10 years).  

Are you still looking for that Quakes hat?? I can send it over with him....