Welcoming Banquet and Opening Ceremony

Just thought we would send a quick message tonight after the opening "ceremonies". For those of you who want us to do some name dropping......this evening we shook hands and talked with Rick Manning and Max Alvis. We also talked to Dave Nelson and Super Joe Charboneau in the elevator on our way back to the room. Other big names that are here ...Carlos Baerga, Len Barker, Mike Hardgrove, Charles Nagy, Cory Snyder, Pat Tabler, Jim "mudcat" Grant and Bob Feller will be here tomorrow. Bus leaves at 6:00 am for the training complex.....NO vacation here! (favorite fan bus (Beth) leaves at 9:00!!)

*Note to Wendell - We told Max (we are on first name basis now!) about your picture and he is more than willing to autograph it for you. Max is the 4th one on the left side from the center (orange shirt).