SW MO Cards fans

by nomar34 on Jan 27, 2009 11:20 AM EST

I was just wondering how many fans in the VEB-dom are from the Springfield/SW MO area? I see quite a few little snippets about people in the area but thought it would be neat to actaully get a firm idea on who was from the Ozarks.

I am from Springfield, attended MO St. and live just North of the city now. I try to catch as many Springfield Cardinals games as possible and hopefully even more this year with D. Jones and Wallace starting the season there.(fingers crossed)

Anyone else?

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How is Hammons Field?

I plan on taking in a couple of games up there in July on my way up to Kansas City. I wonder if it’s as nice as Arvest Ballpark in Springdale and Dickey-Stephens Park in North Little Rock.

"The big possum walks late." - Harry Caray

by memphiscub on Jan 27, 2009 11:54 AM EST reply actions

Hammons is a great ballpark

I don’t know anything about Arvest or D-S, but the Springfield Cards have been the Texas League’s organization of the year twice since its existence and Hammons is a big reason why.

To nomar34, I’m from Springfield as well; grown up here my whole life. I go to Drury right now. thegodfather and I try to catch as many Spfd games during the summer as possible, and this summer we’re going to be making more trips up to STL to watch the big guys play. I’m hoping the Walrus will be mashing in Spfd for the first few months this year too, can’t wait!

Patiently awaiting the day Colby Rasmus does this: .275/.381/.551/.932, 29HR, in St. Louis...

by RunninRedbird on Jan 27, 2009 1:09 PM EST up reply actions

Excellent place

to see a ballgame. I recommend the $20 tickets, I think they are called reserved or something. You are in a seperate seating with all you can eat food and non-alcoholic drinks. Usually I just get general admission and sit wherever I can. There really isn’t a bad seat in the house. And to answer nomar34 I live in the Springfield area, but currently work in Salem, Mo.

by ajo080s on Jan 27, 2009 4:22 PM EST up reply actions

The Redbird Roost

is the all-you-can eat section. Yeah, it’s great!

Patiently awaiting the day Colby Rasmus does this: .275/.381/.551/.932, 29HR, in St. Louis...

by RunninRedbird on Jan 27, 2009 4:31 PM EST up reply actions

Yup

That’s it. It seems expensive until you buy a soda and a hot dog. In a lot of ways, including concession pricing, it’s like seeing a major league game!

by ajo080s on Jan 27, 2009 4:39 PM EST up reply actions

+1

The hot dogs aren’t as good as the expensive ones downstairs but who care, they’re “free!”

The Godfather himself has decided to grace us with his presence. This is his damn house. He sleeps 20 feet away.

by thegodfather on Jan 28, 2009 12:13 PM EST up reply actions

Nachos?

Are they free?

Free nachos would free up money for more beer. Which, as we all know, is necessary.

by mynameistyler on Jan 28, 2009 12:25 PM EST up reply actions

Yep

Free nachos, hot dogs, popcorn, soda, chips, and cookies. They usually have something else totally random too, like ravioli. I think the seats were $22.50 each last year. They have a great view too.

The Godfather himself has decided to grace us with his presence. This is his damn house. He sleeps 20 feet away.

by thegodfather on Jan 28, 2009 12:46 PM EST up reply actions

sounds like it is time for a Springfield Road Trip

* sarcasm might be involved in this comment

by mattyfrommo on Jan 28, 2009 4:00 PM EST up reply actions

you buy i'll fly, i've got tons of family down there so that covers the lodging.

that saves up even more cash for beer!

BEN MOTHERHUSHYOURMOUTH SHEETS

I'm going to go try to find a puppy and kick it. - Brad Thompson AND THAT'S A WINNER!

by gdm426 on Jan 28, 2009 8:41 PM EST up reply actions

I will buy the tickets (game)

you can buy the beer

Hey everybody, the Franklins are on GDM!

* sarcasm might be involved in this comment

by mattyfrommo on Jan 28, 2009 9:19 PM EST up reply actions

done & done

now, all i have to sell a kidney & were set for beer money. i got a feeling were going to need many, MANY Franklin’s to get through this season.

BEN MOTHERHUSHYOURMOUTH SHEETS

I'm going to go try to find a puppy and kick it. - Brad Thompson AND THAT'S A WINNER!

by gdm426 on Jan 28, 2009 9:25 PM EST up reply actions

Have you never been to

a Springfield game? I go to 20-30 a year, they’re great. Hammons is a great park. I definitely recommend it.

The Godfather himself has decided to grace us with his presence. This is his damn house. He sleeps 20 feet away.

by thegodfather on Jan 28, 2009 9:40 PM EST up reply actions

I figure when I head for the lake this summer

I can just do a bit of a detour

* sarcasm might be involved in this comment

by mattyfrommo on Jan 28, 2009 9:41 PM EST up reply actions

That's a good plan

Now I wish it was summer, lake, baseball…

The Godfather himself has decided to grace us with his presence. This is his damn house. He sleeps 20 feet away.

by thegodfather on Jan 28, 2009 9:47 PM EST up reply actions

me too

especially considering it’s 10 degrees outside & over a foot of snow on the ground. but at least i’m not up by the lake with over 100+inches of snow on the ground.

and no, i’ve never been to a game, but i’ve seen the park many times in my travels down there. my cousin gets free seats from her work & her & her husband probably go to as many games a year as you do & they love it.

my other cousins wife stepdad literally built Hammons Field. next time i’m down there he promised me a behind the scene tour. and yes, i’ll definitely take some pics & post them in a fan shot for everyone.

I'm going to go try to find a puppy and kick it. - Brad Thompson AND THAT'S A WINNER!

by gdm426 on Jan 28, 2009 9:56 PM EST up reply actions

Sounds good

I’ve been in the indoor training facility, but that’s all I’ve seen. I’m excited to see the pictures that you get.

The Godfather himself has decided to grace us with his presence. This is his damn house. He sleeps 20 feet away.

by thegodfather on Jan 28, 2009 11:09 PM EST up reply actions

Work in Spfld...

live in Marshfield…that’s about it.

Sometimes I wonder,
"Why is that frisbee getting bigger?"

...and then it hits me!!

by cardzfanbub on Jan 27, 2009 1:36 PM EST reply actions

Work and

live in Ft wood/Lebanon area

Strikeouts are boring - besides that, they're fascist. Throw some ground balls. More democratic.-Bull Durham

by pujols_5 on Jan 27, 2009 6:19 PM EST reply actions

Live In Ozark, Moving to Springfield...

at the first of the month.

Holding season tickets to my Bears baseball and Springfield Cards. I attend Missouri State.

by mynameistyler on Jan 27, 2009 9:10 PM EST reply actions

I go to Mo. St.

I live in Spfd. now that im out of the Corps and am going to Mo. St. I sat in the Roost twice last year and in the luxury boxes with my uncle who works for Conco. Definately would suggest the roost the view is just as good and the food is free. Also got to see Craig hit a mammoth homerun over the score board in left center and watched the game they lost something like 18-3.

by ALLCAPS on Jan 28, 2009 4:48 PM EST reply actions

When...

Did you get out of the Corps?

by mynameistyler on Jan 29, 2009 11:33 AM EST up reply actions

OCT 06

by ALLCAPS on Jan 29, 2009 10:16 PM EST up reply actions

Thanks

for serving at a difficult time. I’m trying hard to decide between the Marine Corps and the Air Force at the moment.

by mynameistyler on Jan 30, 2009 12:11 PM EST up reply actions

just an

army guy’s opinion, go air force.

I only am who I am because I was born that way. I have a gift and I'm trying to not be selfish about it, but to use it, OK? Jealousy will get you nowhere!

by Dave Barry on Jan 31, 2009 12:52 AM EST up reply actions

GO BEARS!

Yeah, I go to Mo state too. I’m already ready for the AA Cards to start playing. I haven’t had a chance to go to many games the last couple of years but my schedule is a lot more open this semester.

There are three things in my life which I really love: God, my family, and baseball. The only problem - once baseball season starts, I change the order around a bit. ~Al Gallagher, 1971

by wizardofozzie on Jan 30, 2009 10:40 AM EST up reply actions

Camdenton, a.k.a tourist trap

by CardFan@theLake on Jan 28, 2009 9:31 PM EST reply actions

I've got family

from there. I work there some during the summer, go to the lake quite a bit.

The Godfather himself has decided to grace us with his presence. This is his damn house. He sleeps 20 feet away.

by thegodfather on Jan 28, 2009 9:39 PM EST up reply actions

Rolla

I’m in Rolla. Work for the University here and just graduated from it in August. :) I plan to make it to some Springfield Cards games this summer.

Superman
will wear an Ankiel t-shirt to bed tonight.
by Iowa on May 6, 2008 11:07 PM EDT

by lynx on Jan 29, 2009 6:58 PM EST reply actions

Joplin

but I’m only around here about 10 days a month. Work shifts me around quite a bit. However, I usually catch 20 or so games at Hammons, it’s a great facility.

One Century down, next on its way. Cardinals '09 : Preserving the Cubs tradition.

by AdjustedExpectations on Jan 30, 2009 11:56 PM EST reply actions

Live a few blocks from the stadium

Have season tickets. Totally worth a roadie, especially if you can swing a trip to the lake, or better yet, stay there. The third-base side of the field is a lot shadier if you go to a late afternoon or early evening game, which can make a big difference in the comfort department.

Park at Ozarks Technical Community College, a couple of blocks north of the stadium. You’ll have to cross a busy street, but it’s free and no farther away than many of the pay lots.

"I don't believe what I just saw!" ~ Jack Buck

by itsalemmon1019 on Jan 31, 2009 11:28 PM EST reply actions