In person Autographs

[Sean Casey]

Getting back to the original intent of this thread...

I've found that at Fenway Park, it's almost impossible to get a Red Sox autograph; usually only 1 or two players even sign, and when they do, there's always a huge crowd. One game that I went to last year, there was a mass of people trying to get John Halama's autograph! So, it's usually better off to try for the visiting team, so hanging out around the visiting dugout is often a good idea. The same game in which most fans were scrambling for Halama's auto, I easily got Chad Orvella and Toby Hall's autos. Also, the visitor's bullpen is right next to the RF seats, so you can sometimes get someone who is walking in or out to stop for a minute or two. Last year, I got Ivan Rodriguez, although so far this year I've had to settle for Bruce Walton, Toronto's bullpen coach.

[Good Men wear Black and White]

its ok what can we expect from a southsider with very little to no class..hey was it you and your father that mugged Gamboa?lol...your on your way kid..

hey we sox fans might not be the richest people but were not all like the people who attacked gamboa, were people who save up money to go the games rather than just buying season ticketst and going to like 30 games like all the people i no that have cubs season tickets... we have class, just not rich class

[edsachs1]

Hey, I'm the guy who used to be call me genius, but I wasnt diggin that name so I changed it, hope its not a problem, but anyway, yeah, I applaud you for giving a ball to another kid, I'm not sure if I caught a Homerun ball I could give it up, and I'm just hoping that when I go to the Phillies-D-rays game this year in Philly I can get Johnny Gomes's autograph, that would really man a lot to me, I love that guy.

Well its not homerun balls I give to younger kids, just BP homeruns. If I was ever lucky enough to catch an actual homerun I'd probably keep it.

It will probably be hard to get an autograph from Johnny Gomes. Most starters don't shag balls from the BPs I went to (although Gomes was an exception that one game I went to, so maybe he does). My suggestion would be to stand in the side seats (not outfield) while the Tampa Bay plays catch. Being in Philly gives you an advantage though. Try calling him over, it seems like visiting players get excitied when fans now who they are. Especially younger players. Good Luck

[W_Marone]

Hey, I'm the guy who used to be call me genius, but I wasnt diggin that name so I changed it, hope its not a problem, but anyway, yeah, I applaud you for giving a ball to another kid, I'm not sure if I caught a Homerun ball I could give it up, and I'm just hoping that when I go to the Phillies-D-rays game this year in Philly I can get Johnny Gomes's autograph, that would really man a lot to me, I love that guy.

[edsachs1]

I don't see a problem with adults getting autographs. For cases like myself (I'm not quite an adult yet), my dad could rarely get me to the games. And if he did he had to work and could not get me there soon enough for batting practice. Even if we did get there for batting practice I doubt he would have helped me out like many parents I've seen. In fact I think many of them are pretty bad, it seems like they want the ball or autograph more than there kids do.

So I do get kind of jealous of little kids when I see younger kids at BP with their parents. However I don't go overboard with it like some people much older than me. When I catch a ball I will give it to a younger kid. Also I don't push people out of the way to get an autograph. When I go I usually just hope to catch a ball and maybe talk to some player or get an occasional autograph.

Now I do think there are some adults that go and are sick and pathetic. Last year I went to an O's-Devil Rays game. A teenager about my age was at the game standing in the area with me. He started talking to this nut-job who thought he knew the players and said he played a game in the majors. Anyway the kid saw Rocco Balldelli, called him over and started talking to him (nice guy BTW). He told him he was a big fan. So Rocco got a ball from him and tossed it to him right before he left. The older guy jumps in front of him and steals the ball. The teenager was begging him to give him the ball. He was saying "please Rocco's my favorite player" he even offered to pay for the ball. All the guy had to say was "Rocco's my son's favorite player too so I'm going to keep it, I'll help you get another ball though". I was happy to see the Johnny Gomes did get him a ball. However that guy should still be ashamed of himself. Those are the adults that need to get a life. For the most part, many of the adults I've seen there seem to be nice and just enjoy the game. But every once in a while I run into a [email protected]$$ like that guy.

Anyway after that rant, does anyone know a site that gives autograph values. I'm not interested in selling any of my autographs. I'm just curious as to how much all of many are worth (and if I should be taking better care of them). Thanks.

[Call Me Genius]

Baseball is for KIDS..

I would definantly strongly disagree, sure Baseball is probably the most kid friendly sports atmosphere with the mascots and what have you, but most certainly is not only for kids, if it was that way tell that to the die hard 90 year old folks who have been coming to games since they were 15 years old, as someone else mentioned, now this may seem a little extreme, but in a world series game I think baseball turns more towards adults than kids, to kids its just another game, tell that to a red sox fan who was at the game when they won the world series for the first time in almost 100 years. Now im not sure if that makes much sense, but you should understand where I'm coming from.

As for these autographs, has anyone here been to citizen's bank park and know where a good spot is to get some autos for the away team? The D-rays are coming to town this year and I want to try to get a Johnny Gomes autograph.

[TheKingofKings]

I once got an autograph from Derek Jeter and Jorge Posada at the 4 seasons hotel in Boston ( Good thing i didn't wear my Boston cap that day )

[Zito75]

At the Rockies/Phillies game last night, I got nine Phils:

Mike Lieberthal
Pat Burrell
Ryan Howard
Shane Victorino
Ryan Franklin
Jimmy Rollins
Jon Lieber
Rheal Cormier
Cory Lidle

Darn, no kids to push aside Actually, there were a couple of youngsters there, and I think that can be a help when getting the players' attention.

Not too bad at all... Where do you go at Coors to get these? Can you give some insight please?

[pesky6]

At the Rockies/Phillies game last night, I got nine Phils:

Mike Lieberthal
Pat Burrell
Ryan Howard
Shane Victorino
Ryan Franklin
Jimmy Rollins
Jon Lieber
Rheal Cormier
Cory Lidle

Darn, no kids to push aside Actually, there were a couple of youngsters there, and I think that can be a help when getting the players' attention.

[wogdoggy]

I know that I care more about autographs than some little 8 year old ahead of me, and I'm willing to do what I have to.



brilliant!

[wogdoggy]

delete them

[Captain Cold Nose]

its ok what can we expect from a southsider with very little to no class..hey was it you and your father that mugged Gamboa?lol...your on your way kid..

Don't go down the class road, wogdoggy, if that's how you respond. What I said to SouthSide goes for you, too.

[wogdoggy]

its ok what can we expect from a southsider with very little to no class..hey was it you and your father that mugged Gamboa?lol...your on your way kid..

[Captain Cold Nose]

I was not apoligizing to you. I think you're a moron.

Easy, SouthSide. There's no need to get personal. No matter who it is, we don't insult other members like that here.

[SouthSideChamps05]

you are still somehat young so don't apoligize..you know in your own heart if your doing the RIGHT thing or not.

I was not apoligizing to you. EDITED