Caravan / Fanfest 2010

[Nat of the Living Dead]

I might have to hit the one on the 28th at the Potomac Nationals.

[Nat of the Living Dead]

PR from the Team: (sorry for bad formatting)

The Washington Nationals today announced the schedule for their 2010 Winter Caravan when members of the Washington Nationals will tour the Washington, DC Metropolitan Area from January 27 to Saturday, January 30, and conclude with the second annual NatsFest at Nationals Park on Sunday, January 31. Nationals Manager Jim Riggleman,  Players Brian Bruney, Matt Capps, Tyler Clippard, Adam Dunn, Danny Espinosa, John Lannan, Nyjer Morgan, Ivan Rodriguez, Ryan Speier, Craig Stammen, Drew Storen, Josh Willingham, Ryan Zimmerman, and broadcaster Rob Dibble will participate in all or part of the week’s festivities. (A full schedule of player participation and scheduled appearances may be found below).

 

The Nationals fifth Winter Caravan since the ballclub’s arrival in Washington will take place over four days and feature meet-and-greets, autograph signings, community appearances and the second annual Hot Stove Luncheon. The 10-stop tour will include the ballclub’s first-ever appearance in Prince George’s County, with a visit to the Prince George’s Sports & Learning Complex in Landover, where the ballclub and the Washington Nationals Dream Foundation will make an announcement regarding plans to partner with the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission’s Department of Parks and Recreation. Continuing their dedication to military programs, the team has partnered with the USO of Metropolitan Washington to prepare care packages at the Ft. Belvoir military base for servicemen and women stationed overseas. Public appearances include autograph stops at Hard Times Cafe in Arlington, VA, Build-A-Bear Workshop in McLean, VA, and at the White Flint Mall in Rockville, MD. (Media alerts with complete details on events will be distributed prior to each day’s activities). The second annual Hot Stove luncheon will be held at Nationals Park on Friday, January 30, hosted by NBC “Meet the Press” Moderator and Nationals Season Ticket Holder David Gregory, providing Nationals Season Ticket Holders with the opportunity to hear the latest news on the team directly from those in charge - including President Stan Kasten, SVP and General Manager Mike Rizzo and Manager Jim Riggleman. Nationals Season Ticket Holders will receive information on how to purchase tickets for the Luncheon via e-mail (there is limited seating for this event.)

 

“The Nationals Winter Caravan and NatsFest is the perfect time for players and fans to get reacquainted before the team departs for Spring Training in Viera, FL,” said Nationals Team President Stan Kasten. “Opening Day is just around the corner and we hope Nationals fans are just as excited as we are for what’s sure to be an exciting 2010 in NatsTown.”

 

Baseball fun returns to Nationals Park on January 31 for the second annual NatsFest, which will conclude the Caravan festivities. Fans will have the opportunity to receive autographs and take photos with Nationals players, participate in question-and-answer sessions with Stan Kasten, Mike Rizzo, Jim Riggleman and The Washington Post columnist and Nationals Season Ticket Holder George Will, and hit in the Nationals batting cages for a $1 donation to the Nationals Dream Foundation. A behind-the-scenes look at the Nationals clubhouse will be available and fans may enter to win Nationals prizes and memorabilia. Nationals Season Ticket Holders may receive up to four complimentary tickets per account for the event and will receive an e-mail on how to claim their tickets.

2010 WINTER CARAVAN & NATSFEST

Wednesday, January 27 –Sunday, January 31

 

Participating Players, Manager and Front Office Staff*

Pitcher Brian Bruney                                                                       January 29 – 31

Pitcher Matt Capps                                                                         January 29 – 31

Pitcher Tyler Clippard                                                                     January 29 – 31

First Baseman Adam Dunn                                                           January 29 – 31

Shortstop Danny Espinosa                                                           January 27 – 29

Pitcher John Lannan                                                                       January 29 – 31

Outfielder Nyjer Morgan                                                              January 29 – 31

Manager Jim Riggleman                                                                January 27 – 31

Catcher Ivan “Pudge” Rodriguez                                               January 29 – 31

Pitcher Ryan Speier                                                                         January 27 – 29

Pitcher Craig Stammen                                                                  January 29 – 31

Pitcher Drew Storen                                                                       January 27 – 29

Outfielder Josh Willingham                                                          January 29 – 31

Third Baseman Ryan Zimmerman                                             January 29 – 31

 

Moderators

Nationals Television Broadcaster Rob Dibble                       January 27 –31

NBC’s “Meet the Press” Moderator David Gregory          January 30

 

Wednesday, January 27

11:00am – 12:00pm

Unity Health Care’s Southwest Health Center, Washington, DC

                Meet-and-Greet and Book Donation

 

1:00pm – 3:00pm

                Hard Times Cafe, Arlington, VA

                Autograph Session

 

5:00pm – 7:00pm

                Build-A-Bear Workshop, McLean, VA

                Autograph Session

 

Thursday, January 28

12:00pm – 1:00pm

               Ben’s Chili Bowl, Washington, DC

 

2:00pm – 4:00pm

                USO of Metropolitan Washington Warehouse, Ft. Belvoir, VA

                Care Package Assembly

                Media interested in attending this event must RSVP to Lisa.Pagano@nationals.com by Tuesday,

January 26

               

6:00pm – 8:00pm

               Potomac Nationals Pfitzer Stadium, Woodbridge, VA

              Autograph Session 

 

Friday, January 29

1:00pm – 4:00pm

                Hot Stove Luncheon, Nationals Park, Washington, DC     *Ticketed Event

 

5:00pm – 8:00pm

                Washington Capitals Game, Verizon Center, Washington, DC

                Autograph Session

 

Saturday, January 30

11:00am

                Children’s National Medical Center, Washington, DC

                Atrium Visit with Patients

 

1:30pm – 3:30pm

Prince George’s Sports & Learning Complex, Landover, MD               

Press Conference and Skills Demonstration & Autograph Session

 

Sunday, January 31

11:00am – 4:00pm

                NatsFest,  Nationals Park, Washington, DC

                *Ticketed Event

 

END OF CARAVAN

           

*Player, Manager and Front Office Schedules Subject to Change

 

[sportsfan882]

I'd like to get Storen and Espinosa's autograph on the 28th in Woodbridge.

[PANatsFan]

Matt Capps' deal wasn't final till yesterday, that's why he wasn't announced yet.


I know Speier is local, but everyone else on that list is a star (at least for this team), and Espinosa and Storen will be soon. Maybe he volunteered?

The community service in the fanfest is outstanding

[tomterp]

This schedule's a little easier to digest.

Wednesday, January 27

1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.Hard Times: Clarendon, VA
Autograph session with Special Guests:
Danny Espinosa-Nationals Short Stop prospect
Drew Storen-Nationals Pitching prospect
Jim Riggleman-Nationals Manager
Rob Dibble-Nationals TV Broadcaster
Ryan Speier-Nationals Pitcher
Remaining players TBD

5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Build-a-Bear Workshop: Tyson's Corner Mall, VA
Autograph session featuring:
Danny Espinosa-Nationals Short Stop prospect
Drew Storen-Nationals Pitching prospect
Jim Riggleman-Nationals Manager
Rob Dibble-Nationals TV Broadcaster
Ryan Speier-Nationals Pitcher
Remaining players TBD

Thursday, January 28
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.Potomac Nationals: Pfitzner Stadium, Woodbridge, VA
Autograph session featuring:
Danny Espinosa-Nationals Short Stop prospect
Drew Storen-Nationals Pitching prospect
Jim Riggleman-Nationals Manager
Rob Dibble-Nationals TV Broadcaster
Ryan Speier-Nationals Pitcher
Remaining players TBD

Friday, January 29
12:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.Hot Stove Luncheon: Nationals Park
Autograph session featuring:
Danny Espinosa-Nationals Short Stop prospect
Drew Storen-Nationals Pitching prospect
Jim Riggleman-Nationals Manager
Rob Dibble-Nationals TV Broadcaster
Ryan Speier-Nationals Pitcher
Remaining players TBD

6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.Washington Capitals Hockey Game: Verizon Center, Washington, DC
Autograph and Photograph sessions featuring:
Jim Riggleman-Nationals Manager
Rob Dibble-Nationals TV Broadcaster
Nyjer Morgan-Nationals Center Fielder
John Lannan-Nationals Pitcher
Craig Stammen-Nationals Pitcher
Josh Willingham-Nationals Outfielder
Adam Dunn-Nationals Outfielder
Ryan Zimmerman-Nationals Third Basemen
Pudge Rodriguez-Nationals Catcher
Tyler Clippard-Nationals Pitcher
Brian Bruney-Nationals Pitcher
Remaining players TBD

Saturday, January 30
1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.PG Sports Complex: Landover, MD
Autograph and Photograph sessions featuring:
Jim Riggleman-Nationals Manager
Rob Dibble-Nationals TV Broadcaster
Nyjer Morgan-Nationals Center Fielder
John Lannan-Nationals Pitcher
Craig Stammen-Nationals Pitcher
Josh Willingham-Nationals Outfielder
Adam Dunn-Nationals Outfielder
Ryan Zimmerman-Nationals Third Basemen
Pudge Rodriguez-Nationals Catcher
Tyler Clippard-Nationals Pitcher
Brian Bruney-Nationals Pitcher
Remaining players TBD

5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.  White Flint Mall: Bethesda, MD
Autograph and Photograph sessions featuring:
Jim Riggleman-Nationals Manager
Rob Dibble-Nationals TV Broadcaster
Nyjer Morgan-Nationals Center Fielder
John Lannan-Nationals Pitcher
Craig Stammen-Nationals Pitcher
Josh Willingham-Nationals Outfielder
Adam Dunn-Nationals Outfielder
Ryan Zimmerman-Nationals Third Basemen
Pudge Rodriguez-Nationals Catcher
Tyler Clippard-Nationals Pitcher
Brian Bruney-Nationals Pitcher
Remaining players TBD

[Galah]

Barely gonna make it back in town before the Fanfest event on the 31st, sure would have loved to see the guys at the Caps game on Friday.

On a related note - any news on when they'll start selling ST tickets?  I've got a heap of overseas travel this month, from places without such good internet access, and all I've seen available so far is the ST 'season ticket' option....

[BerkeleyNat]

They came to Hagerstown in 2008 and Martinsburg in 2009. I guess we don't get any love out this way in 2010. They seem to have pretty much lost the battle with the Orioles here anyways. They might still do something with the Suns at some point.

[LetsGoNats]

Anyone know if they've sent the e-mails to the season ticket holders regarding the 1/29 luncheon or the 1/31 event at Nats Park? 

[Galah]

Anyone know if they've sent the e-mails to the season ticket holders regarding the 1/29 luncheon or the 1/31 event at Nats Park? 

They announced them in an eMail in mid-December but....
"Details regarding all of these great benefits will be sent to you via email in January"

Ain't heard yet.

[sportsfan882]

Dibbs coming to Wbridge?!

[imref]

thanks for posting, see you guys on the 28th in woodbridge, hopefully it warms up by then!

[CALSGR8]

What kind of ton of baloney is that?  All the players show up to autograph at a Washington Capitals game, but they can't show up at Nats park to sign autographs? Holy Cow......
   That's crazy......

Uh, they show up at NATSFEST at the ballpark.  Picnic in the park at the ballpark, every Sunday at 12:30 at the Ballpark.   

[CALSGR8]

Last Fan Fest.  This guy looks familiar!

http://www.printroom.com/ViewGalleryPhoto.asp?evgroupid=0&userid=nationals&gallery_id=1414341&image_id=25&pos=26

Is that one of our Univ of MD Turtle moderators.  If not, it could be his doppleganger!

[CALSGR8]

The 2nd annual NatsFest will take place at Nationals Park on Sunday, January 31st from 11 am- 4 pm. Fans will have the opportunity to interact with Nationals players through autograph and photograph sessions. Nationals Executives and special guests will take part in a Q&A with fans.

NatsFest activities will take place in the Lexus Presidents Club, Red Porch, Stars & Stripes Club and in the Nationals Park Conference Center.

Complimentary parking in Nationals Park Garages B and C will be available on a first-come first-served basis. The entrance to the event is through the Centerfield Gate.

Tickets will be available to Season Ticket Holders only, beginning Tuesday, January 12 at 10 a.m. You will need to use the password provided to you via e-mail to redeem your FREE tickets and purchase additional tickets. If you have any questions, please contact the Washington Nationals Ticket Services staff at 202.675.NATS(6287) Option 1, then Option 1 again.

Any remaining tickets will be sold to the public later on. Check back for further information.

BTW - the "password" can only be used once!

[CatsEye]

Uh, they show up at NATSFEST at the ballpark.  Picnic in the park at the ballpark, every Sunday at 12:30 at the Ballpark.   

I know that, but thanks for reminding me.  But I was specifically talking about FanFest.  Oh well, kick the dirt... moving on

Great pictures you provided, thanks
               

[LetsGoNats]

Ordered my tickets to both the hot stove luncheon & the Sunday NatsFest.   Decided to splurge on seats at a table with a Nats player for the luncheon.  Be interesting to see which player I get. 

Anyone else going?

[Dave B]

Keep those pieces of crap away from the Caps. I dont want any reminders of their crap show tarnishing a positive Capitals experience

[Galah]

Ordered my tickets to both the hot stove luncheon & the Sunday NatsFest.   Decided to splurge on seats at a table with a Nats player for the luncheon.  Be interesting to see which player I get. 

Anyone else going?

I'll be at NatsFest but can't make any of the earlier events

[CALSGR8]

Going to possibly the White Flint Event. 

I don't think I'll be back to the Subway or PW county in enough time after work to make any others.

Also going to Fanfest!

[KnorrForYourMoney]

Keep those pieces of crap away from the Caps. I dont want any reminders of their crap show tarnishing a positive Capitals experience

But enough about the Redskins.

[CatsEye]

  Just to add information: the Potomac Nationals will host their 15th annual Hot Stove Banquet and Silent Auction on Jan 31 at the Hyatt Fair Lakes in Fairfax VA from 5:30-9:00pm. The silent auction and cocktail hour will begin at 5:30 pm, followed by a seated dinner and program featuring keynote speaker Mike Rizzo. Additionally, the Director of Player Development, Doug Harris will be speaking.
        
    Tickets for the event are $40 per adult and $20 per child (12 and under), and are only available in advance. To reserve your tickets, call Shawna Hooke at 703-590-2311, ext. 212, or e-mail shooke@potomacnationals.com, no later than Jan 22.
                         I wasn't sure whether to post it here, since it is a fanfest deal during the same timreframe of events; or in the Farm System section, since it is an event for a Nationals Minor League Team.

[sportsfan882]

did anyone catch storen on fox dc this morning?

[CatsEye]

did anyone catch storen on fox dc this morning?

                   Jesus, Holy Mother of God, I almost choked and spewed my coffee when I saw you new post name and avatar, this morning, for the first time.....  Did you lose a bet?    

[tomterp]

                   Jesus, Holy Mother of God, I almost choked and spewed my coffee when I saw you new post name and avatar, this morning, for the first time.....  Did you lose a bet?    

 

http://www.wnff.net/index.php/topic,16504.0.html

[CatsEye]

   Anybody know where, at the Caps games, the Nats players will be signing autographs and talking pictures - at the DEWAR club (2nd level), or Acela Club (2nd Level) or the room where they have the chalk talks for the Wizards & Mystics (can't remember the name-it is on the 4th level)?