Hello from Colorado Springs!
by Brad Ziegler on May 26, 2007 8:46 AM PDT
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PrintIn case you haven't seen the diary posted by the colonel, I'm in AAA now! I found out after our game on Thursday night, and I'm extremely excited about the opportunity! We're here in Colorado Springs for 3 more games (last one is at 11:30 AM on Monday)...then we head back to Sactown.
I'm sorry I didn't post anything myself right away, but it was a hectic day-and-a-half for me. My wife, Kristi, had just flown into Midland Thursday afternoon, and I got to see her for the first time after the game outside the dugout...about 10 minutes before I found out I'd be leaving the next day.
So I packed everything up, found a flight home for Kristi, then tried to get a little rest. As you can guess, making last minute travel arrangements on Memorial Day weekend wasn't easy, and it made my travel schedule pretty tough...and, of course, there were complications. There were no flights available all weekend into Colorado Springs, so I flew from Midland to Albuquerque to Las Vegas to Denver. Then had to get a rental car and drive to Colorado Springs to meet the team. When I got to Denver, I found out my luggage was lost, so I spent some time describing my bags to the airline attendants there. He didn't believe me when I told him there were 3 pairs of white baseball cleats in one of the bags. He said "WHITE?!?" Haha.
So, anyway, I got into town late last night. My luggage showed up at the hotel this morning, so I'm ready to go! Can't wait to get out on the field and get the ball rolling again! Have a great holiday weekend, and I'm looking forward to meeting many of you out on the west coast!
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Excellent. and say hello to Kotsay
White cleats...awesome
by FreeSeatUpgrade on May 26, 2007 9:18 AM PDT reply actions
CONGRATULATIONS!
Wow, I think we all feel pretty close to you right now and definitely we are all pulling for you!
I have a few questions that I am not sure have been asked.
- I know the catcher puts down fingers for what kind of pitch. But how do they call location?
- Isn't it hard to see finger in a crotch (no offense) esp. under A AA and AAA lights?
- Do batters "study up" on particular catchers and how they call a game as well as on how pitcher throw, etc.
Thanks!
How long until question #2
<starts stopwatch>
That's what I get
For posting at 9:19 AM
by fridaynightfan on May 26, 2007 9:26 AM PDT up reply actions
About an hour and a half
well, it IS a Saturday....
On a weekday, that would've been much quicker...
by gigglingone on May 26, 2007 12:36 PM PDT up reply actions
you mean this blog wasn't your priority?
just kidding, of course. We are pretty excited for you as well (and I'm very sympathetic about last minute travelling on holidays...what a nightmare!!).
congratulations and good luck
white cleats, awesome. does every team in the a's organization wear white cleats? i'd never even thought of that before...
Can't the organization be a
little more thoughtful? What's the big idea about promoting you when you get to see your wife, and when it's hard to make travel plans? But of course, I guess the fact that you're moving up to Sac makes up for all that. CONGRATS!!
Well... when you get called up to Oakland
at least there will be a lot less travel and won't have to worry about flying your wife out of town while you join the team (assuming their at home). Congrats!!
Congrats Ziggy
You're one step away from The Show. Perhaps we should do an AN Day: Sacramento.
by secret ASian man on May 26, 2007 11:50 AM PDT reply actions
I just auditioned for Livermore, by the way
Despite one pretty noticeable flaw, I think I did really well. I hope I get to perform in the new theatre with you.
by secret ASian man on May 26, 2007 2:53 PM PDT up reply actions
Awesome!
Hope you get it! What role did you audition for?
I was really focusing on Carmen
My French diction is stronger than my Italian. I'm hoping to get one of the smuggler parts.
If they want me for either show, I can't and won't turn them down. The only thing I have ever turn them down for was Mikado and that was for racial reasons.
by secret ASian man on May 26, 2007 3:41 PM PDT up reply actions
90 miles from Oakland!!!!!
Way to go Ziggy!!
Don't forget us when you win your 4th Cy Young!
by WaddellCanseco on May 26, 2007 11:50 AM PDT reply actions
Congratulations, Brad
We are SO rooting for you!!!
Very exciting!
I can't believe the team didn't help you with some travel arrangements... well, I guess it is still AAA, not the big club yet!
Anyway, congrats!
WAY TO GO, BERT!!!!
-Cindi.
Great job at Midland
Hope you can keep it going in Sac.
Congratulations! :)
Good luck, and stay healthy!
(That sounds vaguely familiar...)
Oh it figures..
as I make plans to see you when Midland plays Frisco next month. Just kidding. That is so awesome! Congratulations and I'll be following you in AAA. With the way the pitchers are going to the DL, it shouldn't be long before you're in Oakland. And thanks for answering my questions last week!
Go Ziggy!!!
AWESOME
We are excited about your call up. Keep that ERA low and the ball down. We've been in your balcony cheering you on for awhile. Glad they found the luggage...not too good to go out in barefeet.
So... are the batters....
different at this level? How is the pitch working against them?
Good luck and hope you do well at this level... higher would be good too :-) We are pulling for ya!
"Hey coach, put me in, I am ready to play!"
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