Author Topic: 2014 Roll Call - Away Games (Read 2595 times)

JCA-CrystalCity · « **Reply #25:** June 10, 2014, 05:42:33 PM »

Quote from: Mathguy on June 10, 2014, 11:30:39 AM

I was at a game there years ago and the fans were great then too. It would be nice if DC fans are as gracious when the Braves come to town. It could become a rivalry like Boston-NY

By the taunting, insults, and smugness (all ATL's fault), I'd say it already is.

varoadking · « **Reply #26:** June 10, 2014, 05:52:15 PM »

Quote from: JCA-CrystalCity on June 10, 2014, 05:42:33 PM

By the taunting, insults, and smugness (all ATL's fault), I'd say it already is.

My wife is a genuine Saint, but even she hates the Barves...

JCA-CrystalCity · « **Reply #27:** June 10, 2014, 06:04:32 PM »

Quote from: varoadking on June 10, 2014, 05:52:15 PM

My wife is a genuine Saint, but even she hates ~~the Barves~~ Atlanta...

Sure, but I did not know you were married to Drew Brees.

varoadking · « **Reply #28:** June 10, 2014, 06:11:38 PM »

Quote from: JCA-CrystalCity on June 10, 2014, 06:04:32 PM

Sure, but I did not know you were married to Drew Brees.

Groan...

wj73 · « **Reply #29:** June 10, 2014, 06:38:11 PM »

Quote from: Ali the Baseball Cat on June 10, 2014, 10:44:05 AM

Those seagulls are great

They were wild. The instant the game was over they started swarming the stands to feast on the leftover food. A little creepy, given that Bodega Bay is just up the coast a ways.

wj73 · « **Reply #30:** June 10, 2014, 06:48:08 PM »

Quote from: RobDibblesGhost on June 10, 2014, 11:27:04 AM

I am hoping for a repeat performance tonight Thanks for the heads up about the food and beer - I figured it would be expensive just like everything else in the bay area. For people who complain about Metro fares, a BART ride from the airport to downtown is $8.65! Going to the end of the line is almost $12 (compared to Metro's $5.75 max fare). Yikes.

Have a wonderful time tonight. If we didn't have an early flight tomorrow we might have gone tonight too. Giants fans we spoke to really went out of their way to be welcoming and non-threatening. I think after what happened to one of their own at Dodger Stadium, they don't want any out of town fan to feel unwelcome. One fellow said he was thinking of coming to Nats Park in August to see the Giants and asked if he'd be safe wearing Giants gear. I said he'd be fine and the only fans we dislike are Phillies fans. His response? "We'll, of course! Who doesn't?"

wj73 · « **Reply #31:** June 10, 2014, 06:49:28 PM »

Quote from: mitlen on June 10, 2014, 01:00:56 PM

... and 39,954 of those "fans" were gone by the 7th inning.

Yes, the Nats fan to Giants fan ratio did improve markedly in the late innings.

varoadking · « **Reply #32:** June 10, 2014, 06:54:10 PM »

Quote from: wj73 on June 10, 2014, 06:48:08 PM

One fellow said he was thinking of coming to Nats Park in August to see the Giants and asked if he'd be safe wearing Giants gear. I said he'd be fine and the only fans we dislike are Phillies fans. His response?

You forgot Barves fans...

HalfSmokes · « **Reply #33:** June 10, 2014, 06:56:44 PM »

Quote from: varoadking on June 10, 2014, 06:54:10 PM

You forgot Barves fans...

No cardinals?

wj73 · « **Reply #34:** June 10, 2014, 07:07:58 PM »

Quote from: varoadking on June 10, 2014, 06:54:10 PM

You forgot Barves fans...

Right - forgot about them.

varoadking · « **Reply #35:** June 10, 2014, 07:10:08 PM »

Quote from: HalfSmokes on June 10, 2014, 06:56:44 PM

No cardinals?

Cardinals? Sure...

...but I have no beef with their fans...

wj73 · « **Reply #36:** June 18, 2014, 09:53:28 AM »

RDG - how did you like AT&T?

RobDibblesGhost · « **Reply #37:** June 18, 2014, 12:29:29 PM »

Quote from: wj73 on June 18, 2014, 09:53:28 AM

RDG - how did you like AT&T?

I think I posted on the ballparks thread in the Out of Town Scoreboard section, but I AT&T Park is now at the top of my list of favorites. PNC Park has the picturesque skyline and the intimate feel, but I just liked the atmosphere of AT&T. Even with 40,000+ people, there were no lines for restrooms or concessions at any point. The play area and food court in centerfield were a nice touch, and the views were spectacular. I also like how they didn't have the excessive music blaring over the PA system and the stupid prompts for cheering that they do Nats Park (and other places too).

heeman82 · « **Reply #38:** July 12, 2014, 11:52:42 PM »

Going to Miami series 7/28-30. Anyone been to marlins park yet? Trying to figure out if there are decent hotels within walking distance of park

zoom · « **Reply #39:** July 13, 2014, 02:19:10 AM »

Seattle Aug 29 - 31. Let me know if anyone is heading out this way.

BH34Natural · « **Reply #40:** July 13, 2014, 03:00:30 AM »

Friday July 25th, Sunday July 27th in Cincinnati! I can't wait.

CALSGR8 · « **Reply #41:** July 13, 2014, 12:38:59 PM »

Quote from: heeman82 on July 12, 2014, 11:52:42 PM

Going to Miami series 7/28-30. Anyone been to marlins park yet? Trying to figure out if there are decent hotels within walking distance of park

NATS ADDICT may be able to answer that question.

JCA-CrystalCity · « **Reply #42:** July 13, 2014, 01:52:28 PM »

Quote from: heeman82 on July 12, 2014, 11:52:42 PM

Going to Miami series 7/28-30. Anyone been to marlins park yet? Trying to figure out if there are decent hotels within walking distance of park

How high is South Beach in the off season?

TigerFan · « **Reply #43:** July 13, 2014, 05:53:32 PM »

Quote from: heeman82 on July 12, 2014, 11:52:42 PM

Going to Miami series 7/28-30. Anyone been to marlins park yet? Trying to figure out if there are decent hotels within walking distance of park

Ask #NatHeat or #lebronwhy or whatever his username is.

I wish I could make more out of town games.

gonats34 · « **Reply #44:** July 22, 2014, 01:41:52 PM »

Quote from: heeman82 on July 12, 2014, 11:52:42 PM

Going to Miami series 7/28-30. Anyone been to marlins park yet? Trying to figure out if there are decent hotels within walking distance of park

Not too familiar with the area, but I know the stadium is in a part of town in which I would not recommend spending too much time, which ironically goes against the very nature of the stadium, as the stadium itself is state-of-the-art.

I'm going to the game on 29th. Should be a good one. I'm a converted Florida Marlins fan. I've been to about 5 games at this park since it opened, and they've lost every one (awesome since they made me a Nats fan by switching to the MIAMI marlins). So I'm expecting a win on the 29th. Anybody else going to this series?

heeman82 · « **Reply #45:** July 22, 2014, 01:46:33 PM »

I went to a nats marlins game at Sun Life a few years ago. Excited to see the new stadium. Don't really give a crap about the surrounding neighborhood. Will be in attendance 7/29 and 7/30

gonats34 · « **Reply #46:** July 22, 2014, 01:55:43 PM »

Quote from: heeman82 on July 22, 2014, 01:46:33 PM

I went to a nats marlins game at Sun Life a few years ago. Excited to see the new stadium. Don't really give a crap about the surrounding neighborhood. Will be in attendance 7/29 and 7/30

Yeah I don't blame you. Just be aware of your surroundings before you enter the stadium. And if you decide to park in the parking garage, expect traffic to be a little rough after the game.

sportsfan882 · « **Reply #47:** July 22, 2014, 02:33:31 PM »

http://espn.go.com/blog/boston/red-sox/post/_/id/39029/sked-sox-open-15-in-philly-home-opener-vs-nats

Red Sox home opener vs Nats in 2015.

PC · « **Reply #48:** July 22, 2014, 02:47:32 PM »

We shouldn't play in Boston next year. We played in Boston in 2012.

blue911 · « **Reply #49:** July 22, 2014, 02:52:48 PM »

Quote from: PC on July 22, 2014, 02:47:32 PM

We shouldn't play in Boston next year. We played in Boston in 2012.

There are only three divisions in the AL.