Tips To Get The Most Out Of Spring Training

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1. In Through the Out Door says:

   March 30, 2010 at 7:18 pm

   With a blue or black pen? I’d stay away from a Sharpie.
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2. The Heckler says:

   March 30, 2010 at 7:20 pm

   Ball point pen w/ BLUE ink. The black ink will break down over time & a Sharpie will fade over time unless you store it in the perfect climate.
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3. John M says:

   March 30, 2010 at 7:22 pm

   A blue ball point pen that is bold a won’t skip or smudge. Ask for one at your stationary supply store. Hold the ball with finger tips while the ink drys.
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4. Corrado's Nephew says:

   March 30, 2010 at 7:24 pm

   Have them sing in blue or black ink. Sharpie pens tend to clump and run at times and the signature often looks sloppy.

   Also have them sign on the sweet spot of the ball if you can.
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5. JuAnKi...12 says:

   March 30, 2010 at 7:26 pm

   scream to the player
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6. Elvis Knievel says:

   March 30, 2010 at 7:28 pm

   your blood. it shows your commitment to the team
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7. angels272727 says:

   March 30, 2010 at 7:30 pm

   use a pen, but stand in front of their car so they have to sign it..
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   Red Sox are gay… hahahaha GO ANGELS!!!
8. Fungo says:

   March 30, 2010 at 7:32 pm

   Here’s some tips I’ve learned from collecting autographed baseballs:
   1. Use ONLY a BLUE ballpoint pen – preferably BIC. Have several with you – they sometimes don’t get returned or you may misplace one. Make sure ink is flowing before handing to player.
   2. If he is a player you recognize and you have a fresh ball – ask him to sign on the sweet spot. Sweet spot is usually reserved for the manager – Bobby Cox of Braves.
   3. Unless you are trying to get as many signatures as possible on one ball, have other balls with you.
   4. Spring training has many players you never heard of and probably never will again. If you don”t know who the player is, you may not want his autograph on your ball. It’s Quality – not Quantity.
   5. Again, know who is signing the ball – players’ signatures are not always legible and later you won’t have a clue who signed.
   6. Be polite – always say Please and Thank You. Players are not obligated to sign anything – except their multi-million $ dollar contracts.
   7. Refer to the players as Mr. _________. Never "Hey You" or "Can you sign my ball?"
   8. Let the ink dry – do not rub your fingers over the ball.
   9. Place the ball back into its box in between signings.
   10. Buy Official Major League baseballs for autographs – in case you score some great signatures, they will be worth more than a Little League stamped ball.
   11.Buy plastic Ball Cubes to store your signed balls for display.

   Have fun. Remember you may not always get the player’s signature you want – be patient – the next one could be even better.
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   Have personally collected over 200 signed baseballs
9. JMJN N says:

   March 30, 2010 at 8:16 pm

   What's the best way to sign a baseball?
   We are going to the Braves spring training and I need to know the best method of baseball signing. I know you shouldn’t use permanent marker, but is a normal Bic better? Should I get a felt or nicer pen to have the highest and most durable effect without fading or bleeding?

   Also – any tips on how I can get more players to sign my baseball without flashing people or offering up a cute toddler that would be fantastic!!