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I just bought a signed Jonny Gomes ROMLB with an early signature. The ball is significant because he added "60" at the end of his name. This is the number he wore in the majors during the short time he played in 2003 and 2004; the ball is the only one I've seen signed by him with that number. The ball is said to have been signed during 2004 spring training, and I would like to figure out more about the circumstances.
Helpfully, some information is written on the box in ballpoint pen: "Johnny [sic] Gomes - ST / 2004 - 2/3/2004 / Lakeland/Tampa 'B' Game."
Does anyone have any idea on where I can go to find information on this game? And does anyone have any idea where to find a schedule for spring-training games? February 3 seems early, especially since it looks like pitchers and catchers didn't report until mid-February. But this is said to be from a "B" game (per Wikipedia, "unofficial spring training games where statistics and standings are not counted"), which would seem appropriate for Gomes, then a 23-year-old prospect with only 16 MLB plate appearances. Is there an earlier reporting time minor leaguers? Alternatively, the date could be in DMY format, and could refer to a March 2 game. If this is the case, I'd still like to try to find information on that game.
Helpfully, some information is written on the box in ballpoint pen: "Johnny [sic] Gomes - ST / 2004 - 2/3/2004 / Lakeland/Tampa 'B' Game."
Does anyone have any idea on where I can go to find information on this game? And does anyone have any idea where to find a schedule for spring-training games? February 3 seems early, especially since it looks like pitchers and catchers didn't report until mid-February. But this is said to be from a "B" game (per Wikipedia, "unofficial spring training games where statistics and standings are not counted"), which would seem appropriate for Gomes, then a 23-year-old prospect with only 16 MLB plate appearances. Is there an earlier reporting time minor leaguers? Alternatively, the date could be in DMY format, and could refer to a March 2 game. If this is the case, I'd still like to try to find information on that game.
