5:29 p.m. Having some website issues but it looks like my video went through .. 14-7 now .. nice to see the Tribe add a few, but still need 7 more with only two innings. I was convinced the 6p news wouldn't start on time, but with two innings to go, it's still possible to be done in time .. if no more runs are scored. Thought for a short time that the producers wouldn't need my 6p story but it looks like it'll be close!
5:07 p.m. I've been editing my story and am now feeding it back via the web. Sox up 14-4. If the Tribe comes back from this, they'll make a movie. If this wasn't the opener, I think some fans would be leaving .. but hey, it's a nice friday and it's baseball, right? I'm having a great time getting to know these bloggers.
4:30 p.m. 14-0 Sox .. where do I begin? Just did some interviews and then edited them for the 6p news, which will likely be pre-empted now that this game is going long. I'll be feeding the soundbites back via dropbox.com
4:11 p.m. Tribe down 6-0 .. Curtis just brought in the baseball used in the opening ceremonies so that all of the bloggers could see it and tweet/post it around the world. I got to hold it! Very cool. It's signed by Ann Feller, Bob's widow, and will be kept in the Tribe's own museum. About 10 bloggers here now. Most are inside cuz the breeze is a bit tough .. and the team is getting thumped. Here's the ball:
3:47 p.m. 2-0 Sox .. bottom of second .. just wrote some of my broadcast copy for channel 3 News at 6 and 7. I'm still amazed that technology lets me sit at the ballpark and yet I can write copy for a news anchor to read at another location. In a few minutes, I'll be shooting video too and then feed it via the Internet. Even though I use the technology every day, I'm still amazed some days ..
3:31 p.m. 2-0 Sox .. bottom of first . .tribe got a base runner .. so much fun to have game going. Blogger from Cleveland.com here now ..
My story from earlier is now on-line showing off the social media site
http://www.wkyc.com/video/default.aspx?bctid=876772727001
3:20 p.m. White Sox up 1-0 .. Carmona missed on strikeout of Konerko and he made em pay on next pitch. Looking for double play ball but gets strikeout instead. So five batters .. three hits and two strikeouts ... social suite nearly full now .. good conversation .. oddly, i'm the only one blogging right now .. will be interviewing a few of them in a moment for tonight's story on WKYC
3:12 p.m. First pitch and we're off .. and the first foul landed 10 feet from us! Lot of empty seats in the upper deck .. lots of folks standing in the sun rather than hiding in the cold ..
3 p.m. Feller tribute was very, very well done .. Giant flag and balloons make for a colorful, sunny opening day. Looks like we'll start right on time too .. great job by the Tribe to make it happen .. the social media suite is busier now .. about 7 bloggers are now here and doing their thing ..
2:50 p.m. Tribe players now being introduced .. just amazing to see them ALL wearing number 19 in memory of Bob Feller ... with the background music .. it's really well done
2:42 p.m. Dominic Litten from Points to Point is here now .. he's among the multiple bloggers who are returning from last year's social media deck .. he's glad to have the suite as well .. Tom Hamilton is now on the field leading the pre-game festivities .. the weather is awesome .. Carmona is still soft tossing in the outfield around the balloons. These bloggers are a riot .. they love to chat and talk baseball ..
2:30 p.m. Checking rundowns to see how we will script our 6 and 7p broadcasts. Days like these, we have no idea if the game will go short or long .. so we always have to prepare for the worst case scenario .. and often times, we put together stories that never make air .. especially if the game goes long .. here come the military honor guards .. about ready to get started!
2:20 p.m. Scott from WFNY is here now as well . .the food is getting a workout . ha .. the pre-game stuff with Bob Feller is set to start soon .. fans are asked to be in their seats by 2:30 p.m. but many are still streaming in .. not much of a breeze, but enough to let you feel the chill. I feel like I need additional hands .. blogging, tweeting, and then also facebook .. plus i have to shoot and edit a story at some point ..
2:08 p.m. Giant banners of Bob Feller, including a giant jersey, are now being hung on the outfield walls ... the first pitch is expected to be special too. Feller's widow putting the ball on the mound and just leaving it there .. grounds crew is working the baseballs off right now ..
2:01 p.m. Rick Grayshock from WFNY is here now .. he's from Lima and writes for waitingfornextyear.com ... great to have some company here now! chilly in the shade ..
1:51 p.m. White Sox now done with warm ups and the grounds crew is moving in to get the field ready for the ceremonies. As a journalist, can I tell you that it feels really bad to be celebrating on opening day when a Springfield Police Officer is in bad shape after being hit overnight by a suspected drunk driver. On any other day, that's the story I'd be chasing. My colleague, Paul Thomas, is covering the story and will have more tonight after the game. Just being honest .. tough day for those in law enforcement and those who love and support them
1:36 p.m. Liveshot went great ... camera crew now mauling the food! ha! Ed Esposito from WAKR stopping in to say hello. First bloggers from Dayton have arrived .. the social suite will be busy. Sox still taking BP .. lots of fans in stands trying to get autographs and foul balls ... Rob Campbell from indians just stopped in .. the guy never stops smiling!
1:18 p.m. White sox shortstop just threw wild during infield practice and hit a photographer in the thigh. Ouch!
1:14 p.m. The entire pre-game show is being streamed live to wkyc.com so give it a look-see on-line ..
1:03 p.m. Top of the show went clean .... Jim and Romona sound great ... White Sox now taking BP.. Plenty of folks in the outfield now hoping to snag a home run ball ... others on the home run porch. Great to hear "welcome to the show" playing on the speakers as the gates opened for opening day. By the way, one of the stadium announcers is Ryan Pritt -- a great guy who was a student of mine when I taught part-time at the University of Akron a few years ago. He's great!
12:56 p.m. Mic checks are done. I'm using a cell phone in back pocket to get my cues ... and we're off! gates just opened and here come the fans .. feels like opening day for sure!
12:44 p.m. Microphone and earpiece checks .. can't hear well .. might have to switch to earbuds and a cell phone to hear the toss from Romona ..
12:29 p.m. The progressive truck in centerfield is open now .. guess they're loading it with goodies to launch once the tribe hits some home runs. I'm told it doesn't have an engine and it stayed there all off-season.
Just got a station e-mail that Anchor Jeff Maynor is retiring and this Sunday will be his last show. Jeff, wishing you all the best ... a great guy with a great voice .. and I've always enjoyed working together. Best of luck my friend!
12:18 p.m . A few tribe players have reached the seats with home runs during batting practice. Can't tell who though since they are all wearing coverups ..
12:08 p.m. None of the other bloggers have arrived yet, but they'll be greeted with joy .. the food here is amazing. Just sampled the carribean pork wings .. unreal .. great stuff. Tribe still stretching and taking some soft toss. Lots of media near the tribe dugouts for the noon live broadcasts across town. Pre-game on Channel 3 starts at 1pm!
11:57 a.m. Stadium crews are bringing food and more into the suite .. getting it ready for the national bloggers .. included on the menu are different foods from different parts of the ballpark. The tribe is now on the field stretching .. fans are outside the gates .. ready to roll in .. oh, and it's picture perfect weather .. a bit chilly, but sunshine is great!
11:51 a.m. Videogapher Barry Wolfe and Producer Brandon Simmons are with me now in the suite .. they're testing the connection on our mobile three camera for our scheduled liveshot at 1:24 p.m. during the pre-game broadcast on TV3. So far, the connection is good .. fingers crossed.
Oooh .. the fridge is open .. diet pepsi here I come.
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