The Grapefruit League GAMES will soon begin! For those not familiar with major league baseball this is a reference to the American League. Spring training is a time for players to re-focus on the game and team owners to choose their roster for the season with the best athletes. Fans look forward to every aspect of opening day the sights, the sounds, the smells, the anticipation of entering the venue.
Many people buy season tickets, others prefer selecting their seat the day of the game. Some people go so far to plan their vacations according to the schedules of their favorite teams.
Hmmmmmmm, I wonder when the popcorn guy is going to get here????
OK, this is just rude, I came all this way and the teams didn’t even show up!
The stadium website stated the ticket window was open on Sunday’s but a trip to pick up tickets for a Yankee’s game proved the info wasn’t correct… leaving an empty feeling for a lone fan. This trip to the ball field did have disappointments (no tickets) but it didn’t end on a sour note, after all how many people get to have an entire stadium to themselves!
Do You See What I See… © PC PHOTO 2012
Patty Charles 
I think one of my kids will be there watching the Sox. I guess today was like the frozen grapefruit league. Lol
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Perhaps we will see your kin at the game, providing you are referring to Boston!
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My anticipation of what would happen when someone took a swing at a grapefruit was for nought… sigh – just hitting balls after all. Hope you get your tickets soon. I expect it’s harder to get a photo of empty stands when there’s a game on!
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Lol, I knew the title would throw a curve for some people! Can you imagine….. splat!
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Those poster colors have a certain simplicity that conveys the hopeful excitement of a new season of baseball.
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Bobbie I think you are the only person who picked up on the artistic skew for this series, Thank You!!
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Yep … pitchers and catchers are starting to show up. Once again there’s hope, and soon (if only for a day) the Cubs will be tied for first place again.
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Seems like the Mariners are looking to win this year they are the first to have anyone report in. Sorry, I can’t cheer the Cubs…….
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If he is patient – He will wait!
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Forgot to mention the food stands were closed too, lol! Nice take on the line, if you build it they will come!
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Spring training is all about hope and these are great. I especially love the top shot.
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Yes, and hope springs eternal!
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The top image is my favourite, what surprise might reveal itself as you come out through the tunnel 🙂 I am not into baseball so I don’t know much about the game but these images illustrates the anticipation.
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Well Cathy it’s good to hear the spirit of the series came through even to a non-fan.
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It’s a great series, you got the very right moment for your shots!
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Thanks Tony, somedays are diamonds if you can see beyond the rocks!
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Hi!
What and awesome thing to do. Go to the stadium and have it all to yourself. Have a great day!
Sherrie
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Sherrie you couldn’t have said it better, it was one of those once in a lifetime things!
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Great series of images and comments….particularly like the first image…what lies ahead
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Thanks Steve, I agree #1 is my fav also. Went back when the ticket window was open and the tickets for the game we wanted were sold out, lol!
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These are really really fun…Love the first perspective…what a great frame!
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This was one of those days that needed to be turned into lemonade… glad to share!
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Love how you’ve framed the palm trees in the first shot.
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Thank you Kala that view was my personal favorite from that day.
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Ellen said “Spring Training is about Hope” I hope the Mets will actually be able to field a AA team……
signed,
frustrated Met Fan
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Lol. Maybe you should come over to the dark side / Yankees 🙂
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Like the painterly (?) effect you have used here….all great images….have to wonder if that wheelbarrow was actually there or you added it somehow……favorite is the third….love the way the guy is standing there with his foot up, hand on hip, surveying the scene!
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The wheel barrel was there, I found that amusing and wondered if the pitchers mound was taking on a new look this year. Nice to hear comments on the slight use of process – topaz simplify 🙂
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You’ve really captured the anticipation of the excitement of the baseball season. I’m not a big follower of baseball but live with two people who are. I like to people watch at the game!
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You got it! Going to the game is more about people watching for me too!
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Great series of photos. Like your processing.
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Glad you enjoyed!
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