Greetings from Dunedin

Today’s game between the Blue Jays and Atlanta Braves was an exciting one, and it began with the national anthem.  I don’t know if the Canadians in the crowd still have Olympic fever, but the past two games we have been treated to a rousing rendition of O Canada by the sing-along Canadian contingent in the crowd.

The …

Bright House Field

Following the day’s shenanigans at the Bobby Mattick Complex, I went to an Orioles/Phillies game at the spring training home of the Phillies – Bright House Field.  Built in 2004, Bright House Field is also the palatial home to the Phillies’ minor league affiliate, the Clearwater Threshers.  The ballpark has 7,000 seats with an additional 1,500 spaces …

In front of Eli's Barbecue in Dunedin

Day 2 started off phenomenally.  Keith Law made a barbecue recommendation on his blog and I didn’t get a chance to try it the first time I was down for spring training. Eli’s is a Q shack that is only open Friday & Saturday from 11am-6pm.  Elijah Crawfoot is the proprietor and he …

Bobby Mattick Complex

This afternoon I took in two games at once.  The 51s and Fisher Cats were both playing at the same time at the Bobby Mattick Complex.  Dustin McGowan had the start for the 51s and Kyle Drabek came on in relief.  I am going to see the Phillies vs. The Orioles tonight so I don’t have a …

Callum & Jerry Howarth

Since touching down in Tampa Bay yesterday it has been an interesting adventure, to say the least.  Lets begin with my hotel. Since I am just a lowly blogger, I am very po’. So I decided to go on the cheap, booking a – The Days Inn – on Hwy 19 just a few minutes away from …