Ryan of Cincy Fan Zone unboxes an SGA Cincinnati Reds / Seattle Mariners double bobblehead of Ken Griffey Jr.
Monday, May 30, 2016
Sunday, May 29, 2016
Graphing at Reds Games
Being a diehard sports fan, I usually try to collect
everything that deals with sports. I collect sports cards, bobbleheads, and
other types of memorabilia. One of my favorite things to collect are
autographs. I try to get tons of things signed by Bengals players at the
various Bengals shows I go to during the season, and I am currently working on
getting the autographs of some of the FC Cincinnati players. Some of the most
challenging autographs to get are from Reds players. There are only a handful
of Reds shows before spring training, and Redsfest only comes once a year. That
means I have to try and get Reds autographs at games, and that is easier said
than done. In this post, I will discuss how I attain signatures from Reds players
at games.
Before I head to the stadium, I make sure I pack my bag with
things to get signed, usually baseballs, and a small bag of sharpies and pens.
I always bring extra in case one of the writing instruments I bring with me
runs out of ink.
The gates to the game usually open an hour and a half before
the game starts so arriving early is key. Once I get to the stadium, I head
over to the first base line and usually try to stand at the end of the aisle
that is next to the camera well that is by the Reds’ dugout. I have found that
you can usually get quite a few autographs in this spot as players walking on
and off the field pass this spot and other times players will walk over from
the dugout and into the camera well and sign for fans that way.
When players comer over, you have to your item ready with a
pen, hold it out, and hope they sign. Sometimes a lot of players sign, and
other times nobody signs. Some guys like Joey Votto and Jay Bruce rarely sign,
and others like Zack Cozart and Brandon Phillips sign pretty frequently. It is
all a matter of luck.
I have managed to get quite a few autographs from players at
Reds games. Brandon Phillips, Todd Frazier, Shin-Soo Choo, Zack Cozart, Joey
Votto, Billy Hamilton, and Raisel Iglesias among others have all signed things
for me at games. It is fun trying to call players over and when you manage to
get something signed, it’s a great feeling. I hope you found this post helpful
and hopefully you can get some autographs the next time you go to a Reds game.
Happy graphing and go Redlegs!
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Pic Page Update @ https://t.co/yzF6TznxxM With #CINvHAR Pics#FCCincy #FCCincinnati #USL #MLS #Reds #Bengals #NBA pic.twitter.com/ovq6669eUE— Cincy Fan Zone (@CincyFanZone) May 29, 2016
Tuesday, May 24, 2016
Bobblehead Page Update
Bobblehead Page Update @ https://t.co/7szAEAxyiu With a New #Reds/#Mariners Nodder#JrHOF #CINvsLAD #MLB #sports pic.twitter.com/yoWWPYVSBx— Cincy Fan Zone (@CincyFanZone) May 25, 2016
Monday, May 23, 2016
Meet The FC Cincy Team
With the Cincinnati Reds and the Cincinnati Bengals having
multiple opportunities for fans to meet and get autographs form their favorite
players, it was only a matter of time until Cincinnati’s newest team, FC
Cincinnati, had some sort of way for fans to connect with the team. The Bengals
have Bengals Line, Beyond the Stripes, Bengals Nation, and Bengals Pep Rally,
and the Reds have Reds Hot Stove and Redsfest. FC Cincinnati now has a show of
their own.
On Tuesdays at the Moerlein Lage House, ESPN 1530 presents
the Coach John Harkes show. The show features host Tom Gelehrter interviewing
FC Cincinnati head coach John Harkes and a guest player. Past guest players
have included goalkeeper Mitch Hildebrandt and midfielder Jimmy McLaughlin. The
interviews are very well done and interesting, and they usually feature a
segment in which fans can ask the coach and the player a question in person or
via twitter. You can also get autographs from Harkes and the guest player
during commercial breaks.
I have been to two of these shows already, and I find them
to be quite enjoyable. You get to gain insight on how the game of soccer is
viewed by the head coach and the players, and you get autographs for free,
which is always great. The Moerlein Lager House has also brewed a special FC
Cincinnati beer. I haven’t tried it yet but have only heard good things about
it. The atmosphere is great, and you will definitely have a fun time. I highly
recommend going and supporting FC Cincinnati.
FC “clap” “clap” Cincy!
Sunday, May 22, 2016
Photo Page Update
Photo Page Update @ https://t.co/yzF6TznxxM With #SEAvsCIN Pics#JrHOF #Reds #Mariners #MLB #NBA #NHL #baseball pic.twitter.com/6RSApOYAan— Cincy Fan Zone (@CincyFanZone) May 22, 2016
Friday, May 20, 2016
Autograph Page Update
Autograph Page Update @ https://t.co/oiRAWLHwPZ With 2 New #Reds Signatures#SEAvsCIN #MLB #ATOBTTR #NBA #NHL #NFL pic.twitter.com/Gv281DYSim— Cincy Fan Zone (@CincyFanZone) May 20, 2016
Tuesday, May 17, 2016
MikelineTV Care Pacakge Unboxing
Ryan of Cincy Fan Zone unboxes a care package from MikelineTV.
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Honoring the Kid
It's rare that a team gives away a double bobblehead. It is
even rarer for a team to give out a bobblehead that features another franchise.
The Cincinnati Reds will do both of these in one evening when they give out a
double Cincinnati Reds and Seattle Mariners Ken Griffey Jr. Bobblehead on May
21, 2016.
With Griffey Jr. being inducted into the Hall of Fame this
year, it was pretty obvious that the Reds were going to capitalize on his
induction. I figured they would simply give out another regular bobblehead of
him, but I was blown away when they announced it would be a double bobble.
The double bobble makes perfect sense in that it displays
Jr’s time with the Mariners, which was unquestionably the best playing days of
his historic career, while also showing that he was a Red for nearly a decade.
The bobblehead looks awesome, and I consider it different enough from my normal
Reds Griffey Jr. bobblehead. I have my tickets, and cannot wait to add it to my
collection.
Griffey Jr. was without a shadow of a doubt the best
baseball player of my childhood, and his swing was nothing short of legendary.
He thrived as a Mariner, returned home to Cincinnati to play for the Reds, and
was an incredible reminder of how natural talent could easily outshine the
controversy of the PED era in baseball. He was one of the few players who
accomplished his home run milestones without the help of steroids and other performance
enhancing drugs, and his induction into the hallowed halls of Cooperstown is
very much deserved. I can honestly say that the Kid is one of my all time
favorite players, and I cannot wait to get one more bobblehead of him.
Congrats Jr! Go Redlegs!
Saturday, May 14, 2016
Autograph Page Update
Autograph Page Update @ https://t.co/oiRAWLpVYr With 7 New Autographed Cards#Reds #Bengals #Cardinals #MLB #NFL pic.twitter.com/CRCQgsRvo0— Cincy Fan Zone (@CincyFanZone) May 14, 2016
Tuesday, May 10, 2016
Star Wars X-Wing Fighter Mr. Redlegs Bobblehead Unboxing and More
Ryan of Cincy Fan Zone unboxes an SGA Star Wars X-Wing Fighter Mr. Redlegs bobblehead.
Who Dey Draft 2016
After the most heartbreaking postseason defeat that I have
ever seen and an offseason filled with players departing from the Queen City,
the Bengals went into the 2016 NFL Draft with roster holes that needed to be
filled in order to build a team that can hopefully win in the playoffs. So who
did my beloved Bengals add to their roster, and how will these rookies fit in
with the team? Allow me to explain.
In the first round, the Bengals drafted William Jackson with
the 24th pick of the NFL Draft. Jackson is a cornerback out of Houston and was
one of the best collegiate defenders in the country. Adam Jones is entering the
twilight years of his career and Darqueze Dennard will be coming off a major
injury, so it seems that Jackson was drafted as a way to both prepare for the
future once Pac-Man is gone and to serve as a backup if Dennard is not ready to
go.
In round 2, the Bengals selected Tyler Boyd, a wide receiver
out of the University of Pittsburgh. With Marvin Jones and Mohamed Sanu leaving
the Bengals via free agency, the Bengals were in desperate need of a wide
receiver. Boyd should help fill the void nicely and be a great addition to the
offense.
The Bengals drafted Nick Vigil in the third round. Vigil is
a linebacker out of Utah State. With Burfict being suspended for the first four
games, this could be his last chance with the Bengals. Vigil could get some
significant playing time during the first four games this season due to
Burfict’s playoff actions, and should the Bengals part ways with Burfict, they
have Vigil to take his place.
Andrew Billings was the four draft pick of the Bengals. He
is a defensive tackle out of Baylor. The defensive line of the Bengals last
year was incredible. Carlos Dunlap and Geno Atkins among others were a force to
be reckoned with and were great at rushing the quarterback. Wallace Gilberry,
however, left during the offseason so Billings could take his place on the
defensive line.
The fifth pick of the Bengals was Christian Westerman. He is
an offensive lineman out of Arizona State University. The Bengals parted ways
with Andre Smith during the offseason and Andrew Whitworth is in the final
years of his playing career. Cedric Ogbuehi will most like take over for Smith
and Westerman could serve as a backup before potentially taking over for
Whitworth.
Cody Core was selected in the sixth round, and he is a wide
receiver out of Ole Miss. As I said earlier, the Bengals are in desperate need
of a wide receiver and Core will be competing for one of the starting positions.
Clayton Fejedelem was the final draft pick for the Bengals.
He is a safety out of the University of Illinois. Reggie Nelson had a great
career as a Bengal and his fantastic season last year put him out of the
Bengals price range. Fejedelem could take the place of Nelson and help bolster
the defense.
In conclusion, the Bengals addressed their needs for the
most part, and hopefully these draft selections are the pieces needed to get
the Bengals over the hump in the postseason. I’m especially interested to see
how Boyd will fit in with the offense. He has big shoes to fill, but I think he
can do it. With the Reds tanking this season, I cannot wait for the Bengals to
take the field!
Who Dey!
Sunday, May 8, 2016
Bobblehead Page Update
Bobblehead Page Update @ https://t.co/XgZSZLMaDf with 2 New Nodders#Reds #StarWars #baseball #mlb #nba #nhl #wwe pic.twitter.com/nWpyzqejjW— Cincy Fan Zone (@CincyFanZone) May 8, 2016
Photo Page Update
Pic Page Update @ https://t.co/sgVOa05mjt with #MILvsCIN Pics from #Reds/#StarWars Weekend#bobblehead #MLB #NBA pic.twitter.com/qXrrHFHGZr— Cincy Fan Zone (@CincyFanZone) May 8, 2016
Tuesday, May 3, 2016
The Force is Strong this Weekend
Do you love the Cincinnati Reds? Do you love Star Wars? If
you answered yes to one or both of these questions, then this weekend is for
you. On Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, the Cincinnati Reds will be having Star
Wars weekend with various Star Wars themed events. They have done this the past
few years but have really amped it up for 2016.
On Friday, the Reds will host the Milwaukee Brewers in the
second of a four game series. After the game will be a special fireworks show
with music from the Star Wars movies. The team will also give away a free Reds
and Star Wars themed poster. The Reds were also selling a special ticket
package that included an exclusive bobblehead. The bobblehead is of the
legendary green Jedi master Yoda standing on a Reds baseball. The bobblehead is
pretty cool, but it just seems like a regular bobblehead of Yoda. The only
thing that makes it a Reds bobblehead is the baseball. For that reason, I am
not getting it. If Yoda was in a Reds uniform, then I would have definitely
gotten the ticket package for it.
Day two of Stars Weekend is the best in my opinion as the
Reds will be giving out a bobblehead of Mr. Redlegs piloting an X-Wing. This
bobblehead is awesome. It is easily one of the coolest bobbleheads the Reds
have ever given away to the fans. It is a perfect blend of both Star Wars and
the Reds, and this should serve as a template for future Reds and Star Wars
bobbleheads. Perhaps next year the Reds could do crossover between Gapper and a
wookie.
Sunday will conclude Star Wars weekend and all kids in
attendance will get a free Star Wars wall decal that features both Mr. Red and
Rose in Star Wars outfits. There will also be special appearances from various
Star Wars characters throughout the weekend.
Needless to say, this will be a fun weekend for both fans of
Star Wars and the Reds as the intergalactic film franchise and the greatest
team in Major League Baseball come together for a few days. I will be at
Saturday’s game and hope to get not only the Mr. Redlegs bobblehead but also a
bobblehead of Reds legend Lee May from the Cincinnati Reds Hall of Fame and
Museum. If you do not have any plans for the weekend, head on over to Great
American Ball Park. It should be a fun few days!
May the force be with you, and go Redlegs!