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By Notre Don't

January 9, 2008 10:39 AM | Link to this

We just our tix and looking to go one of the two days. It would be cool to see some of the older guys like Eddie Perez. Also, Tex, Mac and French would be awesome. This year might just be the Braves’ year.

PS: Notre Dame stinks.

By reddawg

January 9, 2008 10:58 AM | Link to this

* Phil Neiko & Dale Murphy *

By BOBCEE

January 9, 2008 11:05 AM | Link to this

Not excitedf at all. This event is for kids only or for wannabees.

By No Name

January 9, 2008 11:12 AM | Link to this

One would think that all the players and coaches would be there to thank their fans who come. Personally I think if the players are not out of the country they should be there to thank their fans in person. After all, if it were not for the fans baseball would not be much would it?

By Disgruntled Atlanta Sports Fan

January 9, 2008 11:15 AM | Link to this

I want to see our new center fielder.

By John in Tampa, FLA

January 9, 2008 11:17 AM | Link to this

Leo Mezonne (sic)

By Captain Obvious

January 9, 2008 11:29 AM | Link to this

The Braves fanfest is so cheap compared to other MLB teams. With other teams, Cardinals, Cubs, you have to pay like 100-200 dollars to get tickets to get autographs of 1 or 2 players. This is a steal. Tex,Chipper,Glavine,Hudson,Frenchy,McCann etc….. You have an opportunity to see all of these guys (the main core guys) for cheap. If you do some research and look at other teams FANFEST, you’ll notice not very many “big name” stars show up. St Louis for instance you pay like 100 dollars for a ticket to get Pujols and thats all you get. I hope the Braves do this every year from here on out. If I wouldn’t been in Atlanta for NYE, I live 8 hours away, I would be there for this!

By 22oz

January 9, 2008 11:30 AM | Link to this

Teixeira, Chipper, and Glavine are tops on my list. I’ve been the past two years and got Chipper, McCann, and Smoltz. Francoeur’s line will be too long most likely, as I experienced last year by getting cut off. I’m hoping to at least get Teixeira, then Glavine, and maybe something else for Chipper(favorite). It will all depend on whether they sign at the same time.

By Kris in NC

January 9, 2008 11:35 AM | Link to this

This will be my first fan fest and just the opportunity to meet the guys that I cheer for every time I watch the games on TV or come to Atlanta to see a game or two is just great. I would love to see guys like Jeff Blauser, Lemke, McGriff be there since they were part of the team when they began the run of 14 straight. I can’t wait to meet my favorite Brave, Brian McCann. I want to meet Frenchy, Chipper and Tex too. Plus our future HOF’ers Smoltz and Glavine.

By Jonathan

January 9, 2008 11:36 AM | Link to this

I would just like for them to post some sort of schedule of who will be there at what times to sign autographs. Do they expect everyone to show up and hang around all day hoping they can get signed what they want?

By TBraveFan

January 9, 2008 11:40 AM | Link to this

JAVY!!!!!!! then TOMMY!!!!!!!! then Tex and Chipper… anyone else will simply be gravy!

By gdg73

January 9, 2008 11:53 AM | Link to this

I’d pay money to see a black player on the team.

By baseball has been very goo to me

January 9, 2008 12:00 PM | Link to this

Roger Clements

By steve

January 9, 2008 12:22 PM | Link to this

I’d like to see Andruw Jones there, but I guess that is not going to happen.

I think we are going to miss him more than a lot folks realize.

By Candler Park

January 9, 2008 12:34 PM | Link to this

Would love to see Dale Murphy, Bob Horner, Royster, Garber, etc. in addition to new(er) players…good times.

We went last year and froze. Looking forward to this new format to see if it is worthwhile. There appear to be many more activities, but I just hope the lines are short.

By Gumby

January 9, 2008 12:46 PM | Link to this

I’d like to see everyone named in the Mitchell report take a turn in a dunking booth.

By Tom

January 9, 2008 1:08 PM | Link to this

Englebert Humperdinck

By Rome Fan

January 9, 2008 1:15 PM | Link to this

I will miss the Turner Field atmosphere. It was cold last year but getting to run the bases, pitch in the bullpen and catch a fly in the outfield will be something that my son will remember for the rest of his life. I don’t know that you can get that at the World Congress Center. We paid for autographs last year but (thankfully) my son elected to participate in activities rather than stand in line all day for an autograph that he did not particularly want. Getting the autograph you wanted was a nightmare last year and I don’t know that it will be much better (if at all) in the new format. I enjoyed the SEC FanFare inside but give me the atmosphere of the ballpark for baseball.

By Tomahawk Diva

January 9, 2008 1:16 PM | Link to this

I’d pay money to see a black player on the team. - gdg73 The Racist

Sorry, gdg73, but FreakNik isn’t until April. Maybe you’ll be able to embrace your racial bias then, Sweety.

Besides, unlike many of the positions in the NFL or the NBA, Baseball requires THINKING and PATIENCE. Therefore, don’t hold your breath.

By BravesAC

January 9, 2008 1:17 PM | Link to this

How about Warren Spahn, Joey Jay, Bill Bruton, Joe Adcock, Del Crandall, Johnny Logan, Red Schoendist, and a host of past Braves. Wait..umm what’s that? Most of those guys are playing in the Field of Dreams??? Well, can we get the guys left behind before it’s too late???

By Chris

January 9, 2008 1:38 PM | Link to this

We got 2nd last year and I don’t cara, b/c the Atlanta Braves will have a full year of Mark Teixeira!! Will their wives be there too??? Go Braves!!!

By Penny

January 9, 2008 1:47 PM | Link to this

Javy Lopez would be my first choice. I also want to see Tex, Jeff, Mike and all the Braves. Wish they would give us a schedule of who will be where when

By Mike

January 9, 2008 3:05 PM | Link to this

Of course, Javy! He’s always been such a fan favorite and it would be a nice gesture by the Braves for both Javy and his fans.

By By Elizabeth

January 9, 2008 3:30 PM | Link to this

JAVY JAVY JAVY We are glad that you are back. Me and my friends LOVE you. What a good move for the Braves. Where can we get our JAVY # 8 shirt? Thanks to the Braves organization!

By George Steinbrenner

January 9, 2008 3:50 PM | Link to this

I’d like to see Andruw Jones in 1 of my uniforms after I get his autograph. Oh? He’s available now? Sorry! Hey, WHERE’s Costanza with my calzone?????

By BossLady

January 9, 2008 3:54 PM | Link to this

Thinking and Patience, did you have to insult an entire race to respond to one bloggers comment? Overkill..

By Dwright

January 9, 2008 3:57 PM | Link to this

Andy Messersmith

By Matt

January 9, 2008 5:14 PM | Link to this

gdg73,

You must have taken a wrong turn. You’re looking for Terence Moore’s column. We don’t want any of that racial crap on here.

By Eye Iz Yo Daddy

January 9, 2008 5:40 PM | Link to this

BossLady,

Go Iron My Shirt, You Filthy W*!

By flip

January 9, 2008 10:10 PM | Link to this

I’d be most excited to see a year long work stoppage and zero MLB baseball games played in 2008.

By Bama

January 9, 2008 10:21 PM | Link to this

Dale Murphy and Brett Butler and CW. Bring Murphy back to play cf. Why not we always sign old player, exp.Glavine and Javy.

By Bo

January 9, 2008 10:29 PM | Link to this

Crime-dog , Royster, Butler ,Garr all the old gang.

By Patrick

January 10, 2008 2:09 AM | Link to this

Unforetunately I won’t be there this year..have family coming..I agree last year I froze..the year before I froze..would have liked to see the new format..maybe next year.

By Allyn Rountree

January 10, 2008 3:14 AM | Link to this

To be able to go. Since I’m in the military I can’t go to every event and money would be an issue. When I retire in another 16 or so years from the Air Force I am moving to Altanta and buying season tickets and than I’ll finally be able to attend a FanFest event.

By passdave

January 10, 2008 7:27 AM | Link to this

I hope for good traffic and at least a Chipper autograph for my 7 year old baseball player. We have tried unsuccessfully for 3 years now.

By Mr. Poon

January 10, 2008 8:01 AM | Link to this

Fletch

By hopeful

January 10, 2008 10:02 AM | Link to this

I’m with you on that one, passdave. I’ve been trying to get Chipper’s for quite some time too. Maybe this will be the year. fingers crossed

By Asincerethnkyou

January 10, 2008 10:44 AM | Link to this

How about a real thank you to the fans..Braves did away with the Bravo Club now Fan Fest is like a trip to Disney…really a joke

By DJ

January 10, 2008 2:32 PM | Link to this

The reason ole Bobby is not gonna be at fan fest is because he is being honored in Syracuse at the Syracuse Chiefs dinner on Friday night. He started his coaching career and the honor is long over due. Congrats Bobby.

By prattvillenolzfan

January 10, 2008 5:33 PM | Link to this

I wanna see Pete & Skip & Ernie(Sr. not Jr.)…

By Jesse Sharpton Malcolm King

January 11, 2008 5:33 AM | Link to this

Tomahawk Diva:

Take your weak ignorant comments back to the trailer park. Baseball is being taken over by the Latinos so that would leave you with Hockey because Tiger has Golf on lock also. Dont worry, the pig call, midget toss, “rasslin, and nascar will forever be yours. And everybody else who is like minded like yourself can just go to the other side of the trailer and rock on elsewhere!!! You should be getting a call from the Atlanta Crackers for a contract any day now you mis-informed moron!!!

By schedule

January 11, 2008 9:08 AM | Link to this

Is there a schedule of when the players will be there?

By Ben

January 11, 2008 10:01 AM | Link to this

It wont’ be published but I’d assume it would be given out once you arrive. Brian McCann was on 790 this morning and said he’ll be there on Saturday from 10:30am - 1:00pm.

By yknot

January 11, 2008 12:27 PM | Link to this

Glavine. It will be good to see him in a Braves Cap again. Him in Mets gear is now a bad memory in the past.