Honestly, he had good reason to be skeptical. The first half hour of the program consists of the players and alums doing quick pep talks about how awesome the Cardinals are. Regardless, skepticism eventually turned to boredom.
But everything changed once we got in the autograph line. It turns out you get in line according to your ticket number. We had tickets 9, 10 and 11, so we were in the first group. These guys were in Jonesboro, Arkansas, earlier today. It looks like it took a toll. You can see Cardinals alums Cal Eldred, John Mabry, and Rick Horton. Lance Lynn is on the other side of the mic. I started some crap by asking Cal Eldred who the most annoying Cardinals broadcaster was and he pointed at Rick Horton. Fun.
Jefferson played it cool with these guys. I reminded him on the way there that he needed to say "thank you" to these guys and he said: "I know, dad. They're famous baseball players."
I'm asking Rick Horton what is was like playing for Tommy Lasorda. I've always had a soft spot for Tommy since I grew up watching the Baseball Bunch. He said Tommy was great, but I've seen some NSFW Youtube videos that make me wonder.
Here's Jefferson and Tyler Greene.
Well, the longest line was for Fredbird. In all honesty, Fredbird was great.
This photo took about 4 attempts and 2 solid minutes as Fredbird kept pulling his shirt over Jefferson's head or stealing his hat.
Finally Jefferson believed what I'd said about the Cardinals Caravan being fun.
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