You know that dream you have...
The one where the sun is beating down on your head, and the sweat that has escaped from under your helmet is trickling over the neck of your red-and-whites.
"Yeah," you think to yourself. "This is good sun. This is good sweat."
The smells of the real grass, the leather of your batting glove, and the dust kicked up by the catcher's cleats fill your nostrils as you squint past the sun to the pitcher's mound.
There he is out there, your nemesis, Mitch Williams. Keep it cool, guy, cool. You know you only have to get on base. Load 'em up. Sure, an RBI would be nice, but if you just get on base, your teammates will bring you all home for the go-ahead.
You cast a glance back at the dugout. There they are, your teammates, cheering you on. You throw your eyes down the line and your coach, John Denny, is running through the signs . . . the green light! Now it's decision time. Do you line one over the head of Kevin Stocker, drag one towards the Krukker, or do you tattoo one in the gap sending Von Hayes on his horse?
But, enough woolgathers. You've got a base hit to make. Dig in and stare Williams down. Feel the sun. Stare him down. Smell the grass. Stare him down. Hear the cheers. Stare him down. Hear the crack of the baseball leather against your bat! HEAR THE CHEERS!
The Phillies invite you to join us, along with a lineup of Phillies Legends, for the chance of a lifetime. We, the designers of your ultimate baseball fantasy, are proud to be leaders in the realm of adventure experiences for people of all ages. Even if you haven't swung a bat since Little League, we are sure that your time with us at the Phillies Phantasy Camp will be unparalleled, providing memories that will last a lifetime.
Your Phantasy experience begins with a "Players Meeting" and welcome reception the first evening. From then on, we've organized four full days of baseball practice sessions with the Legends and games on the perfectly manicured fields of The Carpenter Complex.
A culminating final game against the Legends at Bright House Networks Field will top off your Phantasy Camp experience. On your last night, we celebrate with a gala awards banquet.
After breakfast each morning, we transport you to The Carpenter Complex, the Phillies' Spring Training facility. Awaiting you in the clubhouse is your personal locker and authentic Phillies uniform, freshly laundered each day. The Phillies Legends coach you in the fundamentals of hitting, fielding, pitching, and base running.
Daily games give you the opportunity to hone your skills. Phillies trainers and staff will be on hand to give you VIP treatment and tend to your fitness needs during this once-in-a-lifetime baseball experience. Catered lunches are provided for you at the clubhouse everyday.
In the evening, you're free to unwind in the hotel's outdoor whirlpool, enjoy seafood at a local beachside grill, and just spend time with your teammates and Legends. Hear stories of your favorite Phillies moments in a "Bull Session," get a cherished autograph, or simply chat about baseball with Larry Andersen, John Denny, Greg Luzinski and John Kruk or some of the other great names in Phillies history.
Since we have learned that fewer is better, we have chosen to limit the spots on the roster to better provide the personal service for the experience of a lifetime. To ensure that your dream becomes a reality, enroll today. After you enroll, you will receive a packet of information confirming your reservation. We will also provide the additional details that you will need to know to get the most out of your Phantasy. You will also be invited to our exclusive Camp Orientation at Citizens Bank Park. We look forward to seeing you on the team in Clearwater. We'll save a spot in the starting lineup for you.
Why not bring your friends and/or family along for the fun? Let us make arrangements to accommodate your family and friends with hotel reservations and inclusion in Phantasy Camp activities. We offer a Phan Package for $1,615, and a General Manager (GM) package for $3,720. Additional information can be furnished upon request.
-- Bill Thompson and Jim Thomspon, second year veterans
"I'll continue to come down here until the day that I can't walk!"-- Frank Krause, fourth year veteran
"Don't wait until you're 50 years old to come down. Minimum age is 30. Guys who haven't been here yet, should come down here. " My wife is down here and is enjoying it. An entourage is coming down here to come out and watch me play."-- Rich Weidman, fifth year veteran
"It's amazing how this experience brings people together. By the end, people who had been complete strangers only five days before were now close friends."-- Luis Luceaga, seven year veteran
-- Jim Ryan, first year
"I will be back next year. I'm going tomorrow for a win. Maybe we get to the championship."-- Carlos Avelo, sixth year veteran
"We lost to Bull's and Terry Harmon's team and it broke a nine-game winning streak playing for John Kruk (Clippers - 2005 Champions) for the past three years. The team bonds together -- we have 37 people going out to dinner tonight. We have people coming back that are not playing this year, but they were on the teams the year before, but they are still coming back to watch us play. The group of guys really bonded together in the last few years."-- Dennis Murphy, fifth year veteran
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