Author Archives: ArVaFan aka Laura Peebles

Spring Training Scores don’t Matter, but the Games Do

Posted on March 9, 2016 by ArVaFan aka Laura Peebles

We’ve all heard some variation on the theme: “Spring Training games don’t matter” and  it actually was brought up today in the in-game post in the variation, “You do realize that this game doesn’t count, right?”. This attitude is understandable:  the … Continue reading →

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Friday in Viera wraps up with Scherzer vs Harper in BP

Posted on February 26, 2016 by ArVaFan aka Laura Peebles

Hi, this is Laura (ArVaFan) with a final report for February Feb. 26, 2016 When life gives you lemons, make lemonade.—A whole lotta people, including me. So, we’re driving up I-95 to Sanford to catch the auto train back to … Continue reading →

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Another Beautiful Day in Viera #TalkNats

Posted on February 23, 2016 by ArVaFan aka Laura Peebles

Spring Training Feb. 23, 1016 “I hope you still feel small when you stand beside the ocean”—Lee Ann Womak, I Hope You Dance

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A busy Monday in Viera

Posted on February 22, 2016 by ArVaFan aka Laura Peebles

Spring Training, Viera, Feb. 22, 2016 There’s nothing as beautiful as a sunrise over a beach . . . except a sunset over a ballgame.—ME Yep, got up and took a jog on the beach before heading out. Watched the … Continue reading →

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UPDATED: Our full Day #1 at #Nats Spring Training

Posted on February 21, 2016 by ArVaFan aka Laura Peebles

It all starts under a full moon in Viera: Pap apologizes, everyone reports in TBSOTL, Dusty manages. Who knows where it will lead? Stay tuned….

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Updated: Report from the Hot Stove #Nats #Rizzo

Posted on February 6, 2016 by ArVaFan aka Laura Peebles

“I am a firm believer in the American people. If given the truth, they can be depended on to meet any national crisis. The great point is to bring them the real facts, and beer.”–Abraham Lincoln. And yes, there were … Continue reading →

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A Trip through history: Negro Southern Leagues Museum

Posted on December 31, 2015 by ArVaFan aka Laura Peebles

Negro Southern Leagues Museum If you ever find yourself with an hour or two to spare in Birmingham, head over to the Negro Southern Leagues Museum, located right next to Regions Park (home of the Birmingham Barons). It’s open year … Continue reading →

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Nats’ Christmas Stockings – Twas the day before Christmas and all through NatsTown….

Posted on December 24, 2015 by ArVaFan aka Laura Peebles

Oh the joy of Hot Stove season! Photo Credit to the San Francisco Chronicle What I think the Nats should find in their Christmas stocking on Christmas morning:

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