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Daytona Baseball: Cubs and Bethune-Cookman

One afternoon in Daytona, TFMJ and I walked around the Jackie Robinson Ballpark, which is on a little island between the mainland and the beach. I'm pretty sure I already mentioned the history there - it's where Jackie Robinson first played outside of the Negro Leagues.
Anyway, when we saw the maroon-gold-yellow uniforms on the players in the field, we were confused. Daytona's Jackie Robinson Ballpark is home to the Daytona Cubs (Adv-A Cubs); we expected blue-white-red. We watched the practice and felt the team was at about A-level, which didn't answer any questions for us. Finally we had to ask.

We spoke to Assistant Coach Jose Vazquez and realized we were watching the Bethune-Cookman Wildcats. Jose is fantastic. He told us about the school (which went from a school for black girls, to a co-ed high-school, to a junior college, to a 4-year university), and the team (they won the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference title last year), and places to eat in the area (one of Jose's suggestions - Boondocks - was so great we went twice in three days).

In case you didn't guess, the Wildcats and the Daytona Cubs share Jackie Robinson Ballpark.

Bethune-Cookman is home again Friday March 28th v Savannah State at 6pm. The Daytona Cubs first game of the season is April 3rd v the Brevard County Manatees  (Milwaukee Brewers) at 7:05p.

More about the Ballpark's food and Jose's restaurant suggestions to come...

Wilmington Blue Rocks Tworrific Tuesdays

Every Tuesday home game in Wilmington (the Blue Rocks are Advanced-A Royals) is a Tworrific Tuesday: 2 box seats, 2 sodas, 2 hot dogs, 2 baseballs and 2 scorecards for $22.

Tuesday April 15th is the First 2008 Tworrific Tuesday, but the season begins April 4th. TFMJ are trying to get to a game but our schedules do not seem to be in sync. :(

Get Your Sliced Bread in Palm Beach

 

Part of the Palm Beach Cardinals (Advanced-A) Wackier Than Normal Wednesdays, August 15th will be Best Thing Since Sliced Bread Night (also known as Best Thing Before Sliced Bread Night, which may or may not be a typo). The bread slicer, they tell me, was invented in 1928. The Cardinals plan to salute old, great  inventions And give everyone a slice of bread.

This is the greatest. Will they be passing out bread like flyers to fans entering Roger Dean Stadium? What will fans do with their bread? By the way, the Cardinals play the Vero Beach Devil Days (last place in the Florida State League) that night at 7:05.

I will investigate more....the reason I posted this info so early is because tomorrow (Aug 1) is My Two Cents Night, a night for everyone to let their opinion be known. Each fan will get two pennies when they enter the stadium, and will be polled on issues of the day. I don't totally understand how this will work but it sounds cool. This night the Cardinals play the Daytona Cubs at 7:05.

and the winner is...

well, the winnerS Are: Yankees and Myrtle Beach Pelicans (Adv-A Braves).
actually, only my mom and I picked these two, in case my earlier post wasn't clue enough that tastes were divided.
I'll get back to the peanuts, but first I want to say: Strawberry is the favorite ice-cream flavor of Pelicans third baseman Eric Campbell. I was totally into that until I heard that his favorite 'restaurant' is Olive Garden. That's all I'm saying because it's late (or early) and because that's all there is to say.

Ports Wine Festival

Sunday July 22nd, when the Stockton Ports play the San Jose Giants (who they played last night in San Jose, by the way), is the Ports Wine Festival
Go to the game and check out all the wine local vinters have to offer. $10 gets you 5 tastings, a commemorative wine glass, and a voting ballot. Fans will vote on the People's Choice while a celebrity panel will vote on other awards. Winning vintners will receive trophies between innings

50¢ Fridays in San Bernardino, and other 66ers food info

The Island Empire Sixty-Sixers (Advanced-A Dodgers, and 2006 California League Champions) have a Food Concessions List with Prices on their site.

They also have their Pastimes Cafe Menu with Prices online.
And their Suite Menu with Prices. That's for ballgames and other events at Arrowhead Union Credit Park

But the point of this post is 50¢ Fridays. That means: 50¢ Hot Dogs & Popcorn, $1.50 Sodas, and $2 Lawn Admission, Domino's Pizza & Beer (16 oz). I guess $2 = 50¢ X 4, and that's why that works.

The 66ers play the Rancho Cucamonga Quakes (Advanced-A Angels) at 7:05pm Thursday 7/11 and Friday 7/12.
Thursday, by the way, is Thirsty Thursday: $1 soda and beer.

Labels: dodgers

Monday Madness and Stockton Ports BBQ Sauce

The official BBQ sauce of the Stockton Ports (Advanced-A A's). Anyone been to Waterloo, the restaurant? Can't be too bad if the Ports use/promote their BBQ sauce. Right?

Tonight is Monday Madness in Stockton, by the way. 2 tickets, 2 hot dogs and 2 sodas for $16. It's the 3rd game of a 3 game series v. the Lancaster Jethawks (Advanced-A Red Sox).

Labels: a's, bbq, MiLB-Adv A, restaurants

Bottomless Root Beer Floats in Stockton

It wasn't so long ago when the mere existance of root beer floats at a minor league game excited me. Remember? That experience - RBF in Myrtle Beach- was a good jumping off point, a preparation for a very exciting promotion in Stockton, CA: Root Beer Float Night.

Tomorrow, Sunday July 1st, when the Stockton Ports (Advanced-A A's) take on the Modesto Nuts (Advanced-A Rockies) at 6:05pm, you can buy a Bottomless cup for Root Beer Floats. Ports players and local Celebrities (?) will be scooping the ice cream. I'm guessing that that's Not how the Ports got to first place in the California League North, but what do I know. Tips go to the Children's Miracle Network

p.s. the first 750 fans also get a Catcher's Mitt

Kids Eat Free Sundays in San Jose

...with a coupon from The Mercury News.

The San Jose Giants (advanced-A) play the Lake Elsinore Storm (advanced-A Padres) tonight at 5pm.
Yes that's the Storm logo and not the Giants logo pictured. What can I say? You can see how cool it is. Their site says it's the best selling logo in the Minors.

But I'm talking about the Giants, right? Here's some Giants news: Bonds hit #750 last night. The inning before he hit the HR, some idiot fan from Fargo walked on the field and approached him. Bonds walked the guy off the field. There was one out and a runner on first at the time. The guy was escorted out of the park and into the county jail.
Bonds in now 5 away from tying Hank Aaron. Can I get garlic fries with that?

Labels: MiLB-Adv A, padres, sfgiants

Banner Island Ballpark Food Concessions

The Stockton Ports (advanced-A A's) have three full-service food and beverage stands with items like hot dogs, nachos, pizza, chicken strips, fries, snacks, beverages and specialty items such as Slush Puppies, freshly-brewed Jesus Mountain coffee (?) and novelty ice cream treats.

There are also specialty stands:
Centerfield BBQ Grill:Specialty Sausages, Grilled Chicken Sandwiches, Ribs, Grilled Hamburgers, side dishes, drinks
Philly Grill:Philly Steak and Chicken Philly Sandwiches
Heineken Beer-Battered Asparagus: Deep-Fried Asparagus!

And Beverage/Snack Express Stations: peanuts, pretzels, and an assortment of beverages.

Club and Scout Seat Season Seat Holders have access to the Exclusive Club Area which has a buffet. The Club Area also offers table and bar seating on a first come, first serve basis. Food is typically served until the fifth inning in this area.

Alcoholl Info: Beer may be purchased at all Concession Stands, Beverage Express stations, the Jackson Rancheria Back Porch and at portable locations along the ballpark’s main concourse.
The Comcast Club Bar at Banner Island Ballpark offers a full range of Beer, Wine and Spirits for Club, Scout and Suite patrons only.
Wine may be purchased at a number of locations throughout the ballpark, including the Woodbridge Vineyard Cafe

somebody, please, tell me about the asparagus and the wine! and, stay tuned for info on the Ports Wine Festival in July.

Labels: a's, MiLB-Adv A

Myrtle Beach Pelicans SCE&G Gas Grille Prices

Lots have people have been search for Ballpark Food Prices so I am going to be smart and start providing them. Here are the prices at the Gas Grille at Coastal Federal Field:

Baskets (all served with fries):
Philly Cheesesteak $8.5
Italian Sausage $7
1/3-lb Burger/Cheeseburger $6.5
Footlong Hot Dog $7
Hot Dog $5.75 (it's fat; have to go elsewhere for skinny dogs)
BBQ Sandwich $7 (it's pulled pork and pictured here. was good)
Grilled Chicken Sandwich $6.75
Chicken Tenders $6.5 (also picture; also enjoyed)

sans fries:
Burger/Cheeseburger $4.5
Jumbo Hot Dog $3.75
Fries $4
Peanuts $3.25

Everywhere in the ballpark:
Water $3.25
Soda (pepsi) $2.50-3.75
Gatorade $3.75
Beer $5 or 6
Coffee/Hot Chocolate $2
"energy" drinks $5

**the pizza in the picture is $2.75/slice.

Labels: braves, MiLB-Adv A