Posted by Thomas Strubinger on Mar 2, 2015 in A Featured Post, Tom's Blog
In appreciation of Spring Training Season Ticket Holders, both the Miami Marlins and the St. Louis Cardinals hold a autograph reception at Roger Dean Stadium in Jupiter, FL the weekend before Spring Training actually starts. This Year Spring Training Starts on a Thursday, so its going to be a few more days before we get to watch some baseball… This truly is my favorite time of the year, even as a kid Spring Training signified the changing of seasons, and it always looked so nice in FL. Now that I am a full time resident, I am not going to lie to you, It doesn’t get much better than March in South Florida. St. Louis Cardinals Autograph Reception The Autograph Reception is for one hour, they let you in a half hour early, and you get in line and wait for the players to sit down at 1pm. At 2pm the players all get up and leave, line finished or not… I was in my second line when the time was called, and although I was far from getting anyone in that lines autograph, I do want to mention that Jason Heyward stayed and signed autographs for at least an extra 3 or 4 minutes…. The decision when you go in, is what line to choose. They split the players into 4 lines, with a superstar at the head of each. Like last year Line #4 headed by Yadier Molina was the longest. I have had a ball for a couple years now from the 2009 All Star game. The game was held in St.Louis, it was Yadi’s first all star game, and it was also the year my son was born. I figured this might be the only way I am going to get this autograph, so my son had the ball autographed, and I had a bat with multiple signatures signed. Carlos Martinez sat next to Yadi, and Greg Garcia was also at the table, with a 8 other guys that were at Spring Training with the hopes of making the 40 man roster. How much weight has Yadi Lost? I had been out at practice earlier in the week and noticed Yadi had lost quite a bit of weight, so I had to ask him, how much he had lost? He responded 15-20 pounds, so I said “Stronger, Faster, lighter, right?” Yadi just smiled…. I think it’s going to be another spectacular season for my redbirds, maybe we can give Matheny a ring at the end of it. I don’t care what anyone says, I think the guy is a class act, and as young as he is he will probably end up with multiple. Yadi said he’s lost 15-20 pounds, so I said “Stronger, Faster, lighter, right?” he just smiled…. About Thomas StrubingerHusband, Father, Foodie, Cardinal Fan. I am just an average joe, trying to...
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Posted by Thomas Strubinger on Feb 27, 2015 in A Featured Post, Quotes, RIP, Tom's Blog
The Miracle is this – the more we share, the more we have. – Leonard Nimoy RIP March 26, 1931 – February 27, 2015 About Thomas StrubingerHusband, Father, Foodie, Cardinal Fan. I am just an average joe, trying to make my way in this world. Living the dream in Juno Beach, Florida, and raising my kids right. I believe the most important things in life are your health and happiness.Mail | Web | Twitter | Facebook | LinkedIn | Google+ | More Posts...
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Posted by Sam Lee on Feb 27, 2015 in A Featured Post, Quotes, Tom's Blog
Hear More Talk Less About Sam LeeMarketer, Photographer, and Meme Generator. Floridian since 96, accepting all friend request. Check out my photography on South Florida H20 and Our Kite Surfing Group.Mail | Twitter | Facebook | Google+ | More Posts...
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Posted by Thomas Strubinger on Feb 25, 2015 in A Featured Post, Tom's Blog
The Pitchers and Catchers reported last week, and a few of the guys have been in town even longer, but today was the first full workout day of Spring Training for the St. Louis Cardinals Baseball Team in Jupiter, FL. For the next 6 weeks or so we will be treated to the sounds of baseball… Practices are open to the public, with a good chance of catching a ball, if you hang around until the end. Games Start a week from tomorrow on Thursday March 6th, 2015 against the Miami Marlins, and the final game being April 2nd against the New York Mets. Yadier Molina lost a lot of weight in the off centerJason HeywardMatt & Matt walking to the practice field Holiday & CarpenterMark Reynolds, Jason Heyward, Peter Bourjos, Jon JayJon Jay & Peter BourjosKolton WongPete Kazma & Jhonny PeraltaMatt Carpenter Spring Training 2015Jhonny Peralta clowning aroundJohn Lackey & Carlos Martinez playing tossLance Lynn & Trevor Rosenthall warming upMark Reynolds #12 a new addition Matt “Big City” Adams #32Mike Matheney’s new number 26I like to call him Coach“The Wizard” Ozzie Smith at 2015 Cardinal’s Spring Training February 25th About Thomas StrubingerHusband, Father, Foodie, Cardinal Fan. I am just an average joe, trying to make my way in this world. Living the dream in Juno Beach, Florida, and raising my kids right. I believe the most important things in life are your health and happiness.Mail | Web | Twitter | Facebook | LinkedIn | Google+ | More Posts...
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Posted by WFP Quotes on Feb 25, 2015 in A Featured Post, Quotes, Tom's Blog
Be careful who you pretend to be, you might forget who you are. About WFP QuotesDaily inspirational quotes about life, being in love, the beach, fishing, and success. Positive popular quotes and sayings about friends, motivation, succeeding, and wisdom. Sometime the quotes are a breakups, moving on, but mostly just finding your happiness. Quotes that motivate by Waterfront PropertiesMail | Web | Twitter | Facebook | More Posts...
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Posted by Sam Lee on Feb 24, 2015 in A Featured Post, Quotes, Tom's Blog
I see myself as an intelligent, sensitive human, with the soul of a clown which forces me to blow it at the most important moments. - Jim Morrison About Sam LeeMarketer, Photographer, and Meme Generator. Floridian since 96, accepting all friend request. Check out my photography on South Florida H20 and Our Kite Surfing Group.Mail | Twitter | Facebook | Google+ | More Posts...
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Posted by Thomas Strubinger on Feb 20, 2015 in Food, South Florida Foodie, Tom's Blog
I didn’t want to waste a chunky veggie tomato sauce I from dinner last night and didn’t want pasta, so I baked it with some eggs and feta topped with fresh basil. Isn’t it pretty? About Thomas StrubingerHusband, Father, Foodie, Cardinal Fan. I am just an average joe, trying to make my way in this world. Living the dream in Juno Beach, Florida, and raising my kids right. I believe the most important things in life are your health and happiness.Mail | Web | Twitter | Facebook | LinkedIn | Google+ | More Posts...
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Posted by Thomas Strubinger on Feb 20, 2015 in A Featured Post, Tom's Blog
When you have a green car with a dent… As seen in Jupiter, FL #SouthFlorida #Funny About Thomas StrubingerHusband, Father, Foodie, Cardinal Fan. I am just an average joe, trying to make my way in this world. Living the dream in Juno Beach, Florida, and raising my kids right. I believe the most important things in life are your health and happiness.Mail | Web | Twitter | Facebook | LinkedIn | Google+ | More Posts...
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Posted by Sam Lee on Feb 18, 2015 in A Featured Post, Funny, Tom's Blog
I want someone to look at me, the way I look at beer. About Sam LeeMarketer, Photographer, and Meme Generator. Floridian since 96, accepting all friend request. Check out my photography on South Florida H20 and Our Kite Surfing Group.Mail | Twitter | Facebook | Google+ | More Posts...
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Posted by Thomas Strubinger on Feb 17, 2015 in Fishing Quotes, Tom's Blog
About Thomas StrubingerHusband, Father, Foodie, Cardinal Fan. I am just an average joe, trying to make my way in this world. Living the dream in Juno Beach, Florida, and raising my kids right. I believe the most important things in life are your health and happiness.Mail | Web | Twitter | Facebook | LinkedIn | Google+ | More Posts...
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