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What Goes on at the Winter Meetings?

Another season in the books, and quite a spectacular one for all you San Francisco Giants fans out there, but for the other 29 teams out there, it’s already time to start rebooting for 2011. Though spring training is still a few cold months away and 2010 exploits are fairly fresh in the memory, December marks the summit of who’s who in baseball and baseball fans. More casual fans out there might be asking, what goes on at winter meetings? By now you’ve probably at least heard the term on ESPN or some other sports broadcast Picture 3,000 people descending on Orlando, Florida, (the site varies by year), consisting of representatives from all 30 franchises, from head honcho decision makers to minor league affiliates, not to mention several international guests, and professionals spanning all aspects of America’s pastime. While GMs in particular will be focusing on getting some player contracts, negotiations and trades underway, the four days of meetings don’t just look ahead towards spring with anticipation, but feature events to celebrate the accomplishments on the field the previous season. The schedule includes an awards luncheon, banquet, trade show (as in baseball as a trade, not player trade discussions between teams), business seminar and capping it all off, the yearly Gala. Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort, in Lake Buena Vista, Florida, will play host to professional baseball, as fans around the country hope their club not only enjoys itself at the festivities but walks away with some on-field souvenirs for all to enjoy in the future.

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