Rex Hudler Posted February 7, 2003 Share Posted February 7, 2003 [oh really what other sites would that be? just curious because i like to go to other sites and get different opinions...............] HSC, the other board that I go to is at www.worldcrossing.com. The name of the board is Chicago White Sox. I just joined it a year or two ago, but apparently it was started by some guys that used to post on the old Tribuen boards. Feel free to join in.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest hotsoxchick1 Posted February 8, 2003 Share Posted February 8, 2003 cool ill have to check it out.....and if i tend to get a bit fiesty of the minor leaguers pay me no mind.... i love going down there to birmingham each year and checking out our future.. i think its great how you can get up close to the players and chit chat for a while before the games or after words.......its nice to watch them and see what they can or cant do.... i usually pick a few guys to really keep close tabs on at the begining of the season......and when i go down there i usually keep these guys up here on the boards informed on whos doing what......i was fortunate enough to see a few games in tenn last year when we played the diamond jaxx....of course i got to see our young mr. bullard here toss a few as well late in august last year.......i remember when michael jordan graced us with his presence..lol..what a joke that was..........and i have been to rickwood before to see the sox barons classic.......i just love that place......i like the met too dont get me wrong but nothing compares to the feeling you get when you are at rickwood........... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rex Hudler Posted February 8, 2003 Share Posted February 8, 2003 and i have been to rickwood before to see the sox barons classic.......i just love that place......i like the met too dont get me wrong but nothing compares to the feeling you get when you are at rickwood........... Every baseball fan should go to the Rickwood Classic at least one time... What a feeling you get when you walk into that place? It is truly like walking back in time. The history of that ballpark is unbelievable too... I wouldn't want to go there everyday for games, but that one time a year is magical. For those of you who don't know, Rickwood Field, in downtown Birmingham is the oldest standing ballpark in the country. It is two years older then Fenway and four years older than Wrigley. It was reverted back to yesteryear when they filmed the baseball scenes from the movie Cobb there. Rickwood was home to Satchel Paige, Willie Mays as a 17 yr old, Pie Traynor, Burleigh Grimes, Reggie Jackson among others. Major League all-star teams used to play their barnstorming tours here against Negro League all-stars so everyone from Cobb to Ruth, to Dizzy Dean all played there. You can take a self-guided tour during the day there. I walked out onto the field and stood in the left-handed batters box and then on the mound. You could almost feel the history. Sorry, I get a little carried away sometimes. There is great book detailing the history called Bases Loaded (or something like that). They have a lot of info on their web site too. Check it out if you are into that kind of thing..... Rickwood Field Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YASNY Posted February 8, 2003 Share Posted February 8, 2003 Great post, Rex... and a great website. Rickwood just has been added to my "must do" list. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest hotsoxchick1 Posted February 11, 2003 Share Posted February 11, 2003 rex.. ill be down in birmingham for the sox/barons classic.. and then again most likely in july and august for sure..... we have definately got to hook up for a few games.....i got first rounds.... gotta love a place that can actually serve those smirnoff cooler things..... we cant get em up here.........lol....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rex Hudler Posted February 11, 2003 Share Posted February 11, 2003 rex.. ill be down in birmingham for the sox/barons classic.. and then again most likely in july and august for sure..... we have definately got to hook up for a few games.....i got first rounds.... gotta love a place that can actually serve those smirnoff cooler things..... we cant get em up here.........lol....... I'm not sure about the Exhibition game, I will have friends and family in town... but later in the season is possible. Let me know when you are coming in and I'll get you my email address. A guy can never turn down a round of drinks from a hottie, can he? ;-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest hotsoxchick1 Posted February 11, 2003 Share Posted February 11, 2003 rex.. ill be down in birmingham for the sox/barons classic.. and then again most likely in july and august for sure..... we have definately got to hook up for a few games.....i got first rounds.... gotta love a place that can actually serve those smirnoff cooler things..... we cant get em up here.........lol....... I'm not sure about the Exhibition game, I will have friends and family in town... but later in the season is possible. Let me know when you are coming in and I'll get you my email address. A guy can never turn down a round of drinks from a hottie, can he? ;-) he better not turn them down.. its not every day they get offered...... .. ill let ya know when ill be there as soon as i get my vacation schedule all done for the summer..... i have a few out of town games i need to fit in as well....lol.......oh busy, busy, busy, busy, me always on the go.........maybe we can hook up with our jimmy here for a few after the game????? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullard Posted February 13, 2003 Share Posted February 13, 2003 In case anyone cares, mini camp for minor leaguers begins a week from this Sunday. I was invited and will be attending so once I get settled I'll do my best to give you guys updates as to what is going on in ST. And if anyone is planning on coming out to Tucson, look me up. I'll be there the last week of Feb. and all of Mar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baggio202 Posted February 13, 2003 Share Posted February 13, 2003 In case anyone cares, mini camp for minor leaguers begins a week from this Sunday. I was invited and will be attending so once I get settled I'll do my best to give you guys updates as to what is going on in ST. And if anyone is planning on coming out to Tucson, look me up. I'll be there the last week of Feb. and all of Mar. wish i was going...good luck jim...have fun down there in warm weather Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chisoxfn Posted February 13, 2003 Share Posted February 13, 2003 In case anyone cares, mini camp for minor leaguers begins a week from this Sunday. I was invited and will be attending so once I get settled I'll do my best to give you guys updates as to what is going on in ST. And if anyone is planning on coming out to Tucson, look me up. I'll be there the last week of Feb. and all of Mar. Awesome. I'm going to be out there March 6th till the 9th. I'll definately stop on bye and say Hi. Most likely I'll be wearing some type of item that says Soxnet.net on it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest hotsoxchick1 Posted February 14, 2003 Share Posted February 14, 2003 In case anyone cares, mini camp for minor leaguers begins a week from this Sunday. I was invited and will be attending so once I get settled I'll do my best to give you guys updates as to what is going on in ST. And if anyone is planning on coming out to Tucson, look me up. I'll be there the last week of Feb. and all of Mar. im not sure which days im going to be down there yet.... i have a few to choose from and ill be staying with friends so i have to work around their schedule.. but i will be down there for a couple of days.. ( i need to escape this cold weather badly)... ill definately look you up.... and you can count on seeing me in birmingham alot of times through out the season............. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LDF Posted February 14, 2003 Share Posted February 14, 2003 In case anyone cares, mini camp for minor leaguers begins a week from this Sunday. I was invited and will be attending so once I get settled I'll do my best to give you guys updates as to what is going on in ST. And if anyone is planning on coming out to Tucson, look me up. I'll be there the last week of Feb. and all of Mar. i wish you all the best that lady luck can give you . kick some ASS!!!!! and then as an after thought take some names. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
witesoxfan Posted February 14, 2003 Share Posted February 14, 2003 In case anyone cares, mini camp for minor leaguers begins a week from this Sunday. I was invited and will be attending so once I get settled I'll do my best to give you guys updates as to what is going on in ST. And if anyone is planning on coming out to Tucson, look me up. I'll be there the last week of Feb. and all of Mar. Good luck Jim and I wish you many Cy Young awards in the future....about 7 or so! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MurcieOne Posted February 14, 2003 Share Posted February 14, 2003 In case anyone cares, mini camp for minor leaguers begins a week from this Sunday. I was invited and will be attending so once I get settled I'll do my best to give you guys updates as to what is going on in ST. And if anyone is planning on coming out to Tucson, look me up. I'll be there the last week of Feb. and all of Mar. Thanks for lending your ear to us Jim, and I think I speak for everyone at Soxtalk by saying......... Thank you and nothing but good luck and success ahead of ya. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YASNY Posted February 14, 2003 Share Posted February 14, 2003 In case anyone cares, mini camp for minor leaguers begins a week from this Sunday. I was invited and will be attending so once I get settled I'll do my best to give you guys updates as to what is going on in ST. And if anyone is planning on coming out to Tucson, look me up. I'll be there the last week of Feb. and all of Mar. We all appreciate you coming here and chatting with us, and will look forward to the updates. Have a great season Jim, maybe we'll see you in Chicago in September. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaSoxRox Posted February 14, 2003 Share Posted February 14, 2003 In case anyone cares, mini camp for minor leaguers begins a week from this Sunday. I was invited and will be attending so once I get settled I'll do my best to give you guys updates as to what is going on in ST. And if anyone is planning on coming out to Tucson, look me up. I'll be there the last week of Feb. and all of Mar. We all appreciate you coming here and chatting with us, and will look forward to the updates. Have a great season Jim, maybe we'll see you in Chicago in September. That's awesome, Jim! Thanks again for taking the time and giving us fanatics the info....really looking forward to your insights during the season and hopefully, we will see you up here in Sept!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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