Florida Spring Training: Your Guide to Touring the Grapefruit League [Paperback]

Alan Byrd (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 14, 2006 | Series: Florida Spring Training: Your Guide to Touring the Grapefruit League

Making Spring Training dreams come true for thousands of fans, Byrd concentrates on the vital info they need most: how to find the best parks, best seats, best hot dogs and beer, best spots for getting autographs and snagging foul balls. Plus five week-long trips that combine baseball with Florida fun, theme park thrills, beach blanket bingo, and quiet interludes at the old fishin' hole.

Editorial Reviews

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A perfect example of the value of the book is the section on getting autographs...he gives you detailed instructions. -- David Pinto, BaseballMusings.com, February 14, 2007

Byrd has done a very comprehensive yet efficient job of painting the picture of each town and stadium. -- Tom Goyne, Balls, Sticks & Stuff, December 27, 2006

I enjoyed this book and would highly recommend it to someone who plans on heading down to Florida in March. -- Brian Borawski, Tiger Blog, January 4, 2007

Its true value comes in making planning for the road trips fast and easy. -- Brian Walton, StLCardinals.Scout.com, January 5, 2007

The book is perfect...every bit of information you'll ever need...taking the guesswork out of your Spring Training experience. -- Dawn Henthorn, Florida Guide, goflorida.about.com, 2/13/07

The spring training autograph seeker absolutely must have this book. -- Amanda, red-hot-mama.com, January 14, 2007

From the Back Cover

Make Your SPRING TRAINING Dreams Come True!

IN THE SPRING, professional baseball teams turn Florida into every fan's dream destination. For the teams, Spring Training represents a new beginning, the first step on a pilgrimage to the World Series. For the fan, Spring Training represents the opportunity to watch the game's heroes up close and personal for just a few dollars and maybe even get their autographs.

BUT every one of the 17 stadiums is different. Each has its pluses and minuses, so capturing the ideal Spring Training experience can be elusive without the right information.

This book is your key to the ideal Spring Training experience -- at one park or many! For the serious fan, it offers five themed, week-long itineraries that combine baseball fun with theme park thrills, lazy days at the beach, and quiet interludes at the old fishin' hole.

"All the information one could hope to find on the Florida ballparks where 18 major league teams train each spring ... Byrd is the consummate baseball fan."
-- Kim Cool, Venice Gondolier Sun

"Indispensable."
-- Callie Stuhler, US Airways Attaché magazine

"Detailed analyses of each stadium ... extensive advice on acquiring autographs."
-- Harry Shattuck, Houston Chronicle

Alan Byrd visits every Spring Training camp in Florida. He tastes every hot dog and every specialty food at the stadiums, and samples the beer. He sits in box seats and bleachers, tries the standing room, and checks for sun and shade. He tries for autographs at every park and reads every program. And he checks out all the great restaurants and nearby attractions to make sure you'll have plenty to do before and after the game. It's a tough job, but Alan's willing to make the sacrifice.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 256 pages
• Publisher: The Intrepid Traveler; 3rd Edition edition (December 14, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1887140689
• ISBN-13: 978-1887140683
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 6 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #987,829 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great spring training gudie book, February 12, 2007

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Anthony Gannon (Ocala, Florida) - See all my reviews
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I am a Florida resident, who absolutely loves spring training. Every spring I load up the car on the weekends and heads all over the state to different parks. I have recently gotten into the autograph act, so now when I go to the games I am seeking autographs as well. The book is very informative and from what I can tell quite accurate in its description of the parks, food, and autograph opportunities. If you are thinking of heading to spring training for the 1st, 2nd or even if you are a seasoned spring training vet, this book is definitely worth the price. It even includes some sample week long itineraries.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A REAL HOMERUN, December 30, 2007

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M. Clayton (Marietta, GA USA) - See all my reviews
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I gave this book to my boyfriend for Christmas. He is a 50-year-old baseball fanatic, and he loves the book. When you give a gift you hope it will make the recipient happy. This book did that with flying colors. He is the expert on the subject and I trust his response.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A MUST for Spring Training Fans, May 11, 2009

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Shutterbug (Washington, DC) - See all my reviews

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My husband and I have been to spring training in Florida for seven straight springs and still use this book. It is very helpful, especially when purchasing tickets months before heading to Florida.