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Saturday, June 20, 2015

I'm Back and Black Bears

Las Vegas was a great trip, but I'm happy to be home. I think I was there just the right amount of time. A full week would be too much. That town isn't conducive to a healthy lifestyle. I'll post some pictures tomorrow, but my most Las Vegas moment of the trip was being asked if I thought two escorts for $1400 was a good deal. The guy told me they were in his room, but he might need to send one of them home......Vegas.

Last night I attended the very first Black Bears game. The best surprise was getting to see Tyler Glasnow. He is recovering from an ankle injury and was sent to Morgantown for a rehab assignment. Glasnow is the Pirates top prospect. He only threw about 35 pitches with most being fastballs. He hit 97 on the gun.

As for the game it was a rough night for the Black Bears. They got destroyed by the Mahoning Valley Scrappers (minor league team names are the best).

The weather was very poor for the game as it rained the majority. Thankfully the new stadium is a sports turf so field conditions were actually pretty good.


 Pirates first round pick Kevin Newman!

Overall it was a great experience. I'm looking forward to getting to more games this year. It will be fun to keep track of all the players that come through. 

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8 comments:

  1. Tony L.June 20, 2015 at 11:13 AM

    Looks like a great time even with the weather!

    And, as to the question about escorts, um, why did your friend think you'd be the person to ask about that? LOL -- Kidding!!!

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    1. BobWalkthePlankJune 21, 2015 at 5:56 PM

      The weather was much better as the game went on, but by the time things cleared up Mahoning had put up a 10 spot.

      I probably have some friends that would ask that type of question. I guess you should probably get some kind of 2 for 1 deal.

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  2. Zippy ZappyJune 20, 2015 at 2:35 PM

    You got to see Glassnow? Nice!
    These short season leagues are perfect for watching some of the newest guys in the org in action for the first time. Sooner or later you'll be acquainted with a lot of guys in the Pirates org I'm sure.

    Looks like both of our teams lost though.

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    1. BobWalkthePlankJune 21, 2015 at 5:57 PM

      I'm always pretty good with the prospects, but this will take it to another level. I will be inundated with all the recent pickups.

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  3. Jeff JonesJune 20, 2015 at 9:10 PM

    Saw your top draft picks and your #1 pick this year played last night. That's awesome, were you able to get any autos or did you not try and c'mon guys beat the stinkin' Nats tomorrow!

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    1. BobWalkthePlankJune 21, 2015 at 5:58 PM

      No autos. My friends had to work so we made it just as Kent Tekulve threw out the first pitch. I'll probably let things calm down some before I begin auto hunting.

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  4. JupiterhillJune 20, 2015 at 9:26 PM

    Great pics. I hope one day to just catch a minor league game.

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    1. BobWalkthePlankJune 21, 2015 at 5:59 PM

      It is fun. Lot's of promotions and great access to the players.

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