August 19, 2007
Kansas City
By Craig
The pace of the trip has been perfect so far. No hurries, no worries. Jamie’s earplugs appear to be effective, so he’s well rested. After a short Makeready set for our hosts, we go to the street in front of the house for a throwing clinic. Progress is made. Tangela is a coach for a girl’s softball team, and it seems she’s having better luck than any of us Weaselhawks have had getting JP to hit his target. We’ve got gloves and a softball with us, so I’m hoping it’ll be a good start to the off-season training routine.
Then down to the corner of 18th and Vine Historic Jazz district, where we visited the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum. Highly recommended. The league and the players are an oft-forgotten chapter, and the museum itself is rich with memorabilia. The American Jazz Museum is in the same building; worth a look while you’re there, but it’s a little bit of a letdown.
The KC Royals were not in town this weekend, but who cares? Forget the MLB, get yourself out to CommunityAmerica Ballpark to see the T-Bones. This is how baseball should be enjoyed. $6 tickets, spread out a blanket on the grass slopes and enjoy. 70 degrees, and sunny with a light breeze. Quality ball, quality beer, and great company. The Kansas City T-Bones topped the Schaumberg Flyers in 11 innings by a score of 9-8. Jamie’s high school friend Genny came out to join us, she’s a real sweetheart. Early to bed and early to rise, that’s my motto. Although we did sip on a couple of Boulevards and had a great late-night conversation with Genny and her husband B.J.
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