Fantasy Camp

Well, we didn't post any photos nor videos of my fine Fantasy camp performance which I will do this week. However, my finals stats are as follows:

10 hits out of 21 at bats
2 walks
7 runs scored
1 triple...that's a long run and if I hadn't pulled my quad between second and third, I could have had a home run.
2 RBI's

Oh yeah, extra bonus, our team won the Fantasy Camp Championship as well. This was a first time for me which made it even more special on top of the great charity success I had.

Had a great group of guys on my team which included my baby bro Steve and neighbor and good friend, Mark Spellman. Also, big thanks to my teammates, Shasky (Campy Cy Young award winner) Brown Bros from Monterey, Boufards, Sr and Jr (Camp Silver Slugger winner), Jones, Lucas, Fletcher and Harden from making it a most memorable week...thanks guys.

Also, a very big thanks to our coaches, Jeffrey "Hac Man" Leonard and Greg "Moon Man" Minton for making it a great week in so many ways....not to mention all the pro coaches and the camp organizer Bill "Tree" Laskey for putting on another great week of camp, truly exceptional. I would be remiss on not thanking Dave "Tuna" Heaverlo for running the best Kangaroo Court. Also, all the support people starting with Kyle Heaverlo, the best. The trainers, Mark and gang, who keep us together, Dennis and the gang in the club house who make us look good...Beth, Basio, Peggy, ....the drivers.....Bench for being every where (hope your calf is better), and if I'm forgetting anyone, thanks to you too and all the campers.

Will Vangelos for being a great batboy for our team, once he arrived, we never lost...nothing like your son being with you and dressing together in the clubhouse, warming up and just hanging out.

Thanks for following.

Vasi

Hey everyone. Thanks for the support. Will and I are having a great time here at camp. So far, I've gotten 9 hits. We are playing in the championships tomorrow. Videos and pictures are coming soon. Thanks again for helping CMT.

Departure Day for Camp

Yep, it's finally arrived....pretty excited...hopefully all the training is going to make my Charcot Marie Tooth Disease charity event a big success in the search for a cure. By the way, when you're 50, you have to train a bit harder and longer then back in the day.... Just giving some of you youngsters a tip...:) Have my baseball bag almost packed....

Two beautiful maple bats ready with tap and tar on the handles with at least ten hits in them.
Giants baseball uniform, home and away.
Two baseball gloves, infield and ourfielder
Cup...just for the pain part, not having any more kids
Cleats, for my blazing speed
Red Man Chewing Tobacco, my unofficial sponsor
Sliding shorts...hope I don't have a reason to use them.

Finally, most importantly in my bag, the great wishes and support of so many kind and generous people. It's truly shocked and emotionally wowed me to see and feel such kindness. I think; Why did they do that? Why the generosity? Why the very touching and kind words? It brings tears to this old boy's eyes....

Thanks to everyone....xo Vasi

Some serious pushing by Jimmi, at Body Logic, in Westlake...he did an amazing job getting me ready for camp and, after shoulder surgery in June, ready to throw and hit.....and I want to hit to help find a cure for CMT......not to mention Tito who was great with the physical therapy getting me ready for Jimmi...Thanks guys...vv

Will and I crossing training with some Mountain Bike riding....he was awesome! never walked, not even the most difficult climbs....proud moment for dad.....Great job, Will...

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Hey, have to build some muscle in order to hang with the younger players.......

Fantasy Camp Training Pictures

Some serious training over the holiday.....