Royals FanFest

by u l washington's toothpick on Dec 12, 2007 10:45 PM EST

So I live in Springfield and I have already made plans to attend the 1st Annual Royals FanFest in January. It is all very exciting, right? This is one of the highlights of my winter. Maybe getting to see current players like Billy Butler, Alex Gordon, Jose Guillen, etc. up close. Maybe an appearance from Royal legends like George Brett, Frank White, etc.

Tonight, I look at my bookmarked FanFest website and what do I see...

"Players scheduled to appear at the event include: Ryan Braun...Shane Costa...Tyler Lumsden...Mitch Maier...JASON SMITH". You get the idea.

I died a little inside. Why don't they just get Dave Chalk and Joe Zdeb in there too?

Who else is attending the LAST Annual Royals FanFest in January? Maybe I will ask you for your autograph instead.

Poll

Which Royal autograph is a "must have" at FanFest?

Ryan Braun

4 votes

Shane Costa

4 votes

Mitch Maier

5 votes

Jason Smith

6 votes

Slugggerrrrr

15 votes

34 votes | Poll has closed

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i will be there...

i am not a huge autograph guy, so that angle doesn't bother me too much

by Freneau on Dec 12, 2007 11:00 PM EST reply actions

I'm going

I only want to meet a few of them. I was hoping Billy Butler, Alex Gordon & Jose Guillen would be there too.

7/10 attacks come from the rear.

by teahen24 on Dec 12, 2007 11:37 PM EST reply actions

When is Fan Fest?

Is there an entry fee? Maybe I can make it.

Who would you most like to have a few minutes with? I wouldn't mind shaking Trey Hillman's hand.

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by James Quinn on Dec 13, 2007 1:02 AM EST reply actions

A few minutes with...

I would love to have a few minutes with Dayton Moore, but only if he'd be open and honest with me. Of course he wouldn't (and shouldn't) so nix that.

I guess the next one would be Teahen, so I could talk to him about his hitting approach. Think he'd taking hitting advice from a random lunk-headed fan?

I probably disagree with you.

by Scott McKinney on Dec 13, 2007 1:06 AM EST up reply actions

I'd like to hold Hillman's hand

as we cheerfully galloped across a meadow after a soft spring shower......Oh, sorry. But seriously, what a weak lineup of guys. Jason Smith, Ryan Braun, and Shane Costa? Is this the Omaha Royals fanfest?

by royaldaddy on Dec 13, 2007 1:09 AM EST up reply actions

I would like

to meet Mark Teahen. again. & probably Dayton & Hillman.

7/10 attacks come from the rear.

by teahen24 on Dec 13, 2007 8:53 PM EST up reply actions

You met Teahen before?

What was he like?

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by James Quinn on Dec 13, 2007 9:14 PM EST up reply actions

yeah, 2 times

He was cool, I mean I didn't really talk to him or anything. ha. I didn't know what to say. Both times were during autograph sessions. But he was nice, with signing & pictures.

royals pix teahen video

by teahen24 on Dec 13, 2007 9:22 PM EST up reply actions

Unfortunately

The faces of our future franchise could not be bothered to show up. But, here is the current list off of Royals.com:

Pitcher John Bale, Outfielder David DeJesus, Outfielder Mitch Maier, Pitcher Brian Bannister, Pitcher Brandon Duckworth, Pitcher Neal Musser, Pitcher Ryan Braun, Outfielder Joey Gathright, First Baseman Ryan Shealy, Catcher John Buck, Pitcher Luke Hochevar, Infielder Jason Smith, Pitcher Billy Buckner, Pitcher Luke Hudson, Outfielder Mark Teahen, Outfielder Shane Costa, Pitcher Tyler Lumsden

by Cleveland on Dec 13, 2007 10:39 AM EST reply actions

DeJesus, Buck, Teahen, Bannister, Hochy,

and the "old car jumper" Gator...that will be enough excitement for me. Throw in Hillfire and GMDM and you have a good one day fest.

I have my reservations and am looking forward to basking in the glow of Royaldom. If Mother Nature cooperates I will be there proudly wearing my Royalreview Tshirt .

by grudz69 on Dec 13, 2007 1:07 PM EST reply actions

if i were able to go

I'd take a matchbox car with me and ask Gathright if I could get picture of us jumping over it.

by marbotty on Dec 14, 2007 3:53 AM EST up reply actions

Just the first update more players to be announced

When it comes to MLB fanfests, generally the bigger stars are announced later. Some may not be announced at all and show up. Griffey was at Reds fanfest last week unannounced. About the only guys I'd be surprised to see are Soria, Yabuta, and all the other foreign guys.
-- Andy

by trauty on Dec 14, 2007 4:46 AM EST reply actions

Where and how much?

There official website doesn't say where it's going to be or how much to attend. Does anyone here know?

by Shooter on Dec 15, 2007 2:14 AM EST reply actions

well

the site used to say that it would be at the Overland Park Convention Center.

royals pix teahen video

by teahen24 on Dec 15, 2007 2:42 AM EST up reply actions

I will likely be there

Everyone should wear the Royals Review t-shirts so we can recognize each other.

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by RoyalsRetro on Dec 15, 2007 9:51 PM EST reply actions

I don't want to plan on going

and then find out it's $100 a head to get in.

by Shooter on Dec 15, 2007 10:13 PM EST reply actions

I thought somewhere in the press

release it said $18.00 to get in on a first come first serve basis. The hotel next store is almost full and they said they are expecting a big crowd that weekend.

by grudz69 on Dec 17, 2007 9:42 PM EST reply actions