A TGP Field Trip?

by Jose and the Contrarians on Jul 21, 2010 1:18 AM EDT

Per the gamethread of tonight, how does everyone feel about a fieldtrip out to Lakewood, NJ to go watch a game of the Blueclaws (who are actually quite good, as compared to the parent club at the moment)?

Schedule

For the current remaining season of the Claws there are 4 homestands left, is there any suggestions as to which would be the best for everyone's schedules?

Anyways, let's get this thing rolling, because if there's one thing I want it's the chance ~~to decapitate the entire TGP leadership in one fell swoop~~ to enjoy decent baseball in the company of non-Yankees fans.

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Great Suggestion!

14 votes

Iffy

0 votes

Why Would I Want To Hang Out With Nerds?

2 votes

Castrate Taco Pal

10 votes

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Sounds like fun — depends on the dates. I literally sat down and scheduled every weekend from now until Thanksgiving with my wife about 2 weeks ago.

Remember the Phitans

by RememberthePhitans on Jul 21, 2010 7:12 AM EDT reply actions

This is where I’m at. Wedding season for us (including our own), plus there’s the added inconvenience of me living in Boston.

Really like the idea though, and will try to make it if at all possible.

by PhillyFriar on Jul 21, 2010 11:11 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions

Congrats.

RTP, sorry to hear about your testicles.

by Cormican on Jul 21, 2010 9:08 PM EDT up reply actions

Hey thanks.

And RTP: zing. He got you good.

by PhillyFriar on Jul 21, 2010 11:57 PM EDT up reply actions

It was done well. I award him the ears and the tail. The testicles, of course, are already in possession of my wife.

Remember the Phitans

by RememberthePhitans on Jul 22, 2010 9:30 AM EDT up reply actions

Same here, trust me.

by Cormican on Jul 22, 2010 9:50 AM EDT up reply actions

Oh…and it may depend on how much gets dumped by the Werth/Oswalt trade that may (not) be pending. Maybe the Blueclaws will be…picked over.

Remember the Phitans

by RememberthePhitans on Jul 21, 2010 7:13 AM EDT reply actions

It’s entirely possible, but there’s a metric shit-ton of prospects on that team to watch not named Cosart and Singleton.

"I remember being three and I wanted to be a baseball player, that's all I ever really wanted to be. That and Spider Man." -Raul Ibanez

by Jose and the Contrarians on Jul 21, 2010 10:06 AM EDT up reply actions

For now…

by taco pal on Jul 21, 2010 10:13 AM EDT up reply actions

They sell quite a bit of NY merchandise in their concessions, so I suspect there might be one or two yanks fans there.

by EJL on Jul 21, 2010 9:07 AM EDT reply actions

Are you shitting me? It’s literally covered with Yankees/Mets fans, it’s noxious at the lack of Phillies fan presence there.

"I remember being three and I wanted to be a baseball player, that's all I ever really wanted to be. That and Spider Man." -Raul Ibanez

by Jose and the Contrarians on Jul 21, 2010 10:07 AM EDT up reply actions

Lakewood should really be in Trenton, and Trenton should be in Lakewood.

I’d hate to think that Mercer County (now divided 50/50) will end up finally shifting to the Yankees because of that minor league team.

by taco pal on Jul 21, 2010 10:14 AM EDT up reply actions

I misinterpreted your tone. I thought you were saying the stadium would be full of non yankees fans… Sorry :)

by EJL on Jul 21, 2010 11:28 PM EDT up reply actions

poll

Hey! What the…?

I see I’ll have to bring my Glock to the game…

by taco pal on Jul 21, 2010 10:13 AM EDT reply actions

Leave the gun. Take the cannoli.

by Baseball Nerd on Jul 21, 2010 10:20 AM EDT up reply actions

I voted against you, but only because I live in NC, so that is left as the most entertaining option for me.

by Cormican on Jul 21, 2010 9:10 PM EDT up reply actions

If this generates significant interest I’ll call the ticket office and see what the group options are like.

http://www.thegoodphight.com

by WholeCamels on Jul 21, 2010 10:55 AM EDT reply actions

I thought it was supposed to be Castrate Straha…

Anyways, if I was up there, I’d love to do it, but I’m closer to Clearwater. I might make a couple of their games once the weather stops resembling a swampy version of hell.

Honor is no substitute for victory.

by The Dark on Jul 21, 2010 11:29 AM EDT reply actions

I think the meme works anywhere, Taco Pal is just the most visible target.

"I remember being three and I wanted to be a baseball player, that's all I ever really wanted to be. That and Spider Man." -Raul Ibanez

by Jose and the Contrarians on Jul 21, 2010 5:25 PM EDT up reply actions

Right, especially with as toolsy as that Lakewood roster is…

/ducks

by PhillyFriar on Jul 22, 2010 12:00 AM EDT up reply actions

Hey, they’re all prospects. That makes his assets an easier target.

Honor is no substitute for victory.

by The Dark on Jul 22, 2010 7:25 AM EDT up reply actions

I HEARD THAT

by taco pal on Jul 22, 2010 10:23 AM EDT up reply actions

I'd love to meet up

I’m only 20 minutes from Lakewood and its a great park.

They do have some good group rates.

"Call me dumb, call me stupid, whatever. I block shots."

by boknows71 on Jul 21, 2010 12:32 PM EDT reply actions

warning

When he gets drunk, Cohen gets awfully “handy.”

http://www.thegoodphight.com

by WholeCamels on Jul 21, 2010 1:42 PM EDT reply actions

So wait, is this a warning or an incentive?

by Baseball Nerd on Jul 21, 2010 2:33 PM EDT up reply actions

Only you can answer that question.

by taco pal on Jul 21, 2010 2:39 PM EDT up reply actions

Alright folks, respond to this post if you are all “hells yeah imma get me some Jon Singleton”

"I remember being three and I wanted to be a baseball player, that's all I ever really wanted to be. That and Spider Man." -Raul Ibanez

by Jose and the Contrarians on Jul 21, 2010 8:57 PM EDT reply actions

Posting for effect.

"I remember being three and I wanted to be a baseball player, that's all I ever really wanted to be. That and Spider Man." -Raul Ibanez

by Jose and the Contrarians on Jul 21, 2010 8:58 PM EDT up reply actions

finally I can wear my BIG PELF shirt?

by vfb on Jul 22, 2010 7:51 AM EDT reply actions

Disenchanted Phillies Blogger Night. I’m for it.

let’s invite prominentes from other bolgs, like zwr and bill baer.

by Wet Luzinski on Jul 22, 2010 1:31 PM EDT reply actions

Well, what game would you like to do it then?

"I remember being three and I wanted to be a baseball player, that's all I ever really wanted to be. That and Spider Man." -Raul Ibanez

by Jose and the Contrarians on Jul 22, 2010 3:01 PM EDT up reply actions

I’m torn. If I go and step out of the shadows, I may never be able to post here again, as my persona will be exposed for the ruse that it really is. On the other hand, if I stay locked in my mother’s basement I might die from Vitamin-D deficiency resulting from a lack of sunlight.

In all seriousness, I have to check the dates, and then double-check my schedule to determine which days work best. Might I suggest a google calendar or a doodle.com page to coordinate this?

"F#$% [player]!" --FuquaManuel

by FuquaManuel on Jul 23, 2010 1:31 AM EDT reply actions

Or someone will recognize you’re really the son of Justice Sam Alito.

by phillyinportland on Jul 23, 2010 2:17 AM EDT up reply actions

Everyone uses these newfangled google calenders, I’m frankly no good at them.

"I remember being three and I wanted to be a baseball player, that's all I ever really wanted to be. That and Spider Man." -Raul Ibanez

by Jose and the Contrarians on Jul 23, 2010 9:55 AM EDT up reply actions

I just had an idea, since there’s always a ton of Yankees/Mets fans there, we should invite Amazin’ Avenue and have ourselves a rumble West Side Story style.

"I remember being three and I wanted to be a baseball player, that's all I ever really wanted to be. That and Spider Man." -Raul Ibanez

by Jose and the Contrarians on Jul 23, 2010 11:04 PM EDT reply actions