Testimonials

The trip, as all your trips, was great-the perfect mixture of baseball & touring. Daniel was the best a guide could be. Of course, I am already thinking about next Feb. in the Caribbean somewhere.
"El Doctor" John Stalberg, DTW, Los Angeles

Baseball Adventures is a great way to see the world. The customized schedule is a perfect balance between playing baseball in exotic venues, touring the cities within the country mingling with the locals. Every trip I've met great people and have made lasting friendships. Most all have the same passion for playing the game of baseball. These friendships I hope to carry for years to come. My experiences with Baseball Adventures have been priceless. A great getaway for a week or two playing ball and hanging with the guys. Before you know it you will be back at home wishing you were still there and counting the days till the next Baseball Adventure.
Best Regards, Mark Foerster, Michigan

That was a great trip. Good guys, baseball, tours, cheap food and great beer. Got to go………..I need to walk my Chihuahua. DocSid,
Sid Rosenblatt, Scottsdale, AZ

Thanks for the Memories (& the Jokes!). Great Group/Great Trip!

"Eduardo", Ed Garelick, NY, NY

Arigato gozaimasu. Thanks to you and John Baessler, the trip to Japan will always be unforgettable..
Neal Fujiwara, Hawaii

Again, thank you very much for all the extra work you put into the trip! Our memories will be with us forever and we look forward to going again on one of your adventures!
The Baldo Family, Newport Beach, CA

Thank you for the wonderful trip. You and John Baessler did an excellent job. I hope to play baseball again, maybe some day I can go on another trip.
Mike McClellan, Texas

Thanks for everything, it was a great trip.
Terry Lee, San Francisco

What a fun trip. Thanks again. AAARRRRRR, it's drivin' me nuts!!
Gene Sinclair, Robinson, Illinois

We had a great time in Sorrento with Dennis , Corey, Sherry & Cobe, and Donna & Mark for the few days they were there. If you make it back to Italy, the Isle of Capri is beautiful and the Blue grotto is amazing. We also rented a scooter and drove the coast to Positano which was a lot of fun. Nice meeting everyone and as Carlos would say "Heep Heep Horay"!!!
Ciao, John & Cindy Angelesco, San Jose, CA

Dennis, you did a great job, as I know I only had 1 real night out for drinking during the entire. tour.. OH,, the Joust counts too.

Its impossible to please everyone on a trip like this but Dennis, you understand the hard work necessary and pulled it off.
Steve Fagin, Chicago Illinois

I would like to mention, as all of you already have, that it was an amazing trip -- my first further than 1000 miles from home -- that I know I will remember for a lifetime. I can never think of pizza the same again... henceforth tempted to add blue cheese and walnuts! And it will surely take some time for nutella-laden crèpes and multi flavored gelati to fade from my thoughts and dreams. But most of all I would like to thank all of you for making it such an enjoyable trek through italy. Despite the age difference, I had a pleasant time getting to meet and chat with all of you. It would be a delight to cross paths again in the future! Ciao
Corey Brown, Anaheim, CA

I just wanted to say that Marianna and I had a great time touring with all of you. I can only imagine the number of hours you put into the planning of the trip, and it certainly worked out well. Thanks again Dennis.
Allan & Marianna Green, Philo, CA

Dennis, thank you so much for all you did to make this such a fabulous trip for all of us. The tours and experiences of Milan, Verona, Florence, Venice, Rome, Arezzo and Lake Como will always be cherished as major Bucket List additions. Never could I have imagined the magnitude of the coliseum, or the Sistine Chapel, or the Duomo or cathedrals without actually being there. The Joust was phenomenal, the boat taxis, the cobblestone streets, narrow staircases leading up to shops, bridges were all such wonderful sites to see and be a part of. The food, yummmmm, But the new friends, Priceless. I really enjoyed all of you, your energies, humor, and adventurous spirits were a perfect mix for a wonderful vacation. Thank you all for such wonderful memories, Lets stay in touch, and possibly travel again together in the future. Love ya all,
Julie de Trinidad, Middletown, CA

This was one of the most enjoyable trips I have ever taken, both from the incredible sites, and group of people who made it that more fun! It's hard to believe you can throw 19 people together, some meeting for the first time and get along as well as I think we did. I know I enjoyed every ones company! Julie and I enjoyed the remaining few days at Lake Como – a perfect spot to unwind a little after the jam packed itinerary Dennis created for us. It all went by so fast!
Tony Shimetz, Middletown, CA

I too want to let everyone know what a GREAT time Mark and I had. It was a very special trip. Meeting all of you and spending time together was wonderful. I will have to say it has not been easy quitting Gelato cold turkey! I had heard stories about gelato but didn't believe I could get hooked. I didn't have any in Como, tried my first one in Milan. By the time I got to Rome I was having double gelato days, but the worst was in Sorrento. 3 gelatos a day!!! And the schiacciata (pizza bread)! I really believe I could live on pizza bread and gelato. Seriously, the memories of this trip will last forever. Our best to all of you,
Donna & Mark Fess, Santa Rosa, CA

Dennis- I wanted to personally thank you for all of the BLOOD, SWEAT and TEARS that you put into the Italian Baseball Tour just completed. What a fantastic time!!!!!!!! I want to thank you also for the great PATIENCE that you displayed in dealing with some of the "straying cats", lost items, late show-er-uppers, and inevitable annoyances that occur on a venture like this involving 20 independent human beings, tour guides and bus drivers (to say nothing of unexpected injuries). It was an experience I'll never ever forget and I'm having almost as much fun re-living it as actually participating in it. I really enjoyed talking with Corey and observing him taking everything in like a sponge....you could never give him a greater gift than bringing him along on this trip. I also enjoyed talking baseball with you....and you didn't even hang yourself during some of the long winded stories!! My best wishes to you for many more years of two of your obvious passions- touring and baseball. Regards,

Jasonini & The Entire Italian Tour Gang- What a thrill and a privilege to have completed the "Big Italian Adventure" with all of you!!!!! It truly was a once in a lifetime experience and I feel that I have been very fortunate to have met and bonded with so many great people. And as an added bonus from this trip, I am looking into a second career as a "David Model". I am hopeful of writing a trip summary from my perspective (once I recover- approx 1-2 months) and will copy everyone on it. Also am looking forward to seeing the many great photos that were taken. Caio!!!!!
Ange " Micione" Ford, Akron, OH
See: Angelo's Big Adventure

Paul and I also want to let all of you know what a fabulous time we had in Italy, and most of all sharing our time with such a wonderful group of people. It truly couldn't have been a better time (notwithstanding Alberto our Rome tour guide who added some laughs to our trip as well!) The memories of our trip are very very special, and as we share our trip with our family and friends, we find that there are so many fun, interesting, and special stories to share that they are endless and after 5 days back, we still have shared but a portion of all there is to tell. We feel very blessed to have met all of you and to have shared the experiences we did with the Italian people as well as each other. Our best to all of you and we look forward to keeping in touch.

Dennis, you did a terrific job at planning this overseas adventure--we are certain that this was a tremendous undertaking and you took good care of your team! Thank you for looking after our comfort, all the connections from city to city, and planning it in such a way that the boys could play ball and the ladies had some time to shop! We look forward to see what is planned in the future. We wish Lorenzo and Anthony a very speedy recovery with only great memories left as proof of the "double header". Yours in friendship,
Paul Perantinides and Elisa Pizzino, Akron, OH

I had a great time and am looking forward to the next baseball abroad! Paisano!! fantastic job with the recap. reading that and watching the videos just makes me wanna go back asap. I cant wait for the next trip.

Jason 'Mash' Masciorini, Santa Rosa, CA

Sherry and I would also like to express our appreciation to everyone for making these past two weeks such a wonderful and unforgettable experience. We certainly feel like we have a new set of friends with whom we will forever share Italian memories. Thank you, Dennis, for pulling this off and bringing us all together on our Italian baseball adventure.
Cobe & Sherry Haskell. Los Angeles, CA

I had a great time in Cuba and would do it again without question.
Michael Bessett, Tampa, FL

Great job on the trip. That was a really great trip and I enjoyed spending time with old friends and as well as making new ones. Hope to see you all again next year in Cuba.
Blair Bessett, Seattle, WA

I was late to work today. I sat out in front of my house for an hour waiting for Alberto and Jorge to pick me up. It was a pleasure meeting everyone and hope to make another trip in the near future. I wanted to thank you for putting together a great trip to Cuba. It was a dream come true to visit Cuba and play ball against some of the most passionate players in the world. Everyday was an adventure and I thank you for the opportunity.
Aron Levinson, Los Angeles, CA

Many thanks to you all for making the trip very special for me. It was great to see those that I had met before and to make new friends as well.
Gene Sinclair, Robinson, IL

Cuba was a great trip. I really enjoyed getting to know all of you better. It's great to be with a group of guys who like to play baseball.
Doc Sid Rosenblatt, Scottsdale, AZ

A personal thanks for a great trip. I appreciate all of the time and work you put into making these things come to life.
Del Phillips, Frackton, PA

Great trip! I should have defected to Cuba..lolol
Damian Perkins, Highland, IN

Just wanted to drop a line and say thanks for another great trip. It was nice to have some new faces on the trip, and as always there was a lot of laughs. Mac, thanks for all the hard work. Looking forward to next year.
Mark Foerster, Detroit, MI

Amazing group of guys and trip. I can not remember enjoying something this much. Thanks for putting up with the old guy.Love you all. Life just does not seem the same.
Arlo Sorensen, Palos Verdes, CA

Never had so much fun translating in my life. Hope all made it back safely and I am gratefull for being able to travel with such a great group of guys.
Dr. Gabriel Carabello, Glendale, CA

Still buzzing from the trip; who isn't? Echoing everyone else, meeting each of you and spending over a week together was one of the best trips-experiences of my life. Enrichment in many ways. Hope to see you guys on the field down the road and hopefully at another Denni McCroki trip. The sign of a great trip is that you just can't stop thinking about it and getting it out of your head.

I got the DVDs and photos yesterday, and could not stop until I went through them all. I found myself laughing and smiling throughout. You guys made the trip one of the best in my lifetime. I'm sure I'm not alone in that feeling. On top of that, I'm proud to say, in the words of Frank, that I've got 14 new brothers. You guys are the best.

Paul Raymond, Newport Beach, CA

I've had the great pleasure of re-telling the many stories from our trip several times already this morning for my work associates. Frank said it best as we were touching down in Miami yesterday. He said it was tough seeing the trip coming to an end, because he felt like he had 14 new brothers. Can't really top that.
Jim Isbell, Seattle, WA

Let me first of all say thanks Mac for including me on this trip!  The whole trip was more than I ever expected and of course many things happened that I never expected. You said in your last mail to us that we would "return home a different person." True. I enjoyed getting to know you better and I think our guys were a good mix of different personalities.  This trip was SO extraordinary I can't stop thinking about it. I'd like to do it again.  Thanks to the veterans for altering reality. El Doctor, Gene, Sid, Mac, Mark ... you guys are insane.  Anyway, to sum it all up ...THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU!
Tim Urban, Milwaukee, WI

As you warned us, things are just not the same anymore. Judging from the emails from the other guys, i'm not the only one who can't get Cuba out of my mind, and long to return. I've travelled to 40 countries, but Cuba is unique. Thanks for making it possible for us to have the experience.
Michael Kagan, Seattle, WA

It was a super time with a great bunch of guys. As our guide Jorge said, we "stepped off the World" for a week and things happened that you can't make up.
Steve Wolf, Boston, MA

Was a real learning experience to say the least!! Thanks for not letting me get married.............hahahaha. Want to thank Dennis for this opportunity and thank all you guys for a great time especially Steve!
Russ Ward, Windham, NH

Super Groovy trip. Thanks to everyone for making it a great time. It was a great group of guys and it couldn't have gone better.
John Delaney, Seattle, WA

Thanks for an awesome experience! I also made it home to my own private mango stash...at no charge! Looking forward to beating future girls tryout teams with y'all in the future!
Louis Amoroso, Chicago, IL

Thank you for great experience you gave me! That was best trip! I Had Great time, Pie and Mango!
Hiro Kida, Bellvue, WA

Thanks again for everything. Trip was even better this year... better games, weather, and guys.
Steve Wolf, Boston, MA

Another wild and crazy adventure in Cuba. This year's trip was exceptional. Loved the charm of the cities on the eastern end, the crowds, the competition, and of course our many new friends. The sound of a cell phone ring tone that sounds like the flight of the bumble bee keeps going through me head. Hope to enjoy Republica de Cuba redux in the future.
Tim Urban, Wauwatosa, WI

Wow… What a great trip. I’ve traveled to a lot of places and done a lot of things over the years, including Cuba last year, but I must stay that this trip with you all rated at the top of the list…. Thank you so much for allowing me to be a part of your group and your humanitarian effort with the Cuban people.
Dennis, thanks again for getting this trip coordinated and bringing us together… I would be honored to be invited back again…
Mike Labanowski, Glenville, NY

After having time (24hrs telling stories) to reflect on this experience, I have to say we are very lucky guys to be able to do what we are able to do. When you see how the people of Cuba live their lives, we did a lot for ourselves being there, and a lot to help in what little we could to put smiles on the people’s faces. This is the experience I will never forget.
Dennis---the trip would not happen without the work you do, so thank you for all your effort in making this happen, and making the newbie’s fit in and feel at home, stickball with the kids at the Che Memorial is one of a hundred memories that I will have forever.
Lewis Cohen, Woodland Hills, CA

As I sit at my kids little league field flipping pancakes at our opening day I can't seem to stop thinking about our excursion to this incredible country. Everything about our week in Cuba was absolutely fantastic. Dennis, you did an incredible job putting this trip together. Being able to just hop on the bus and not have to worry about anything the whole week was a fantastic break from our everyday lives. I can't remember the last time I have been able to be disconnected from my blackberry. Spending quality time with new and old friends doing things that we love to do is a dream. It was a privilege to be part of this special group of guys and I look forward to a repeat next year if invited. Thanks again to everyone for allowing me to be part of this special team.
Steve Moritz, Los Angeles, CA

I'll simply echo what everyone has been saying: it was a fabulous trip, with a great group of teammates, occasional well played baseball, and enough stories-laughs-and cucumber salads to last a lifetime...or, until next year. Upon reflection, the Santa Clara game...and that whole day...having a chance to play Cuban men, children (at the Che memorial) and women (at Cienfuegos field) was very special. And the final game really felt like we were a team and had come together and won over the opposition who was not easing up. I know we left mucho moolah in Cuba, but we also left even more good will amongst the Cuban people. Dennis, thanks again for all the pre work and behind the scenes effort you put into these trips.
Lou Patler, Marin, CA

What else can I add to what has already been said. I feel very privileged to have traveled with such a great group of guys. My wife warned me last year after my first trip that to go back and do it again, that the experience would never be as great. Well, this is the first time she's been wrong. Dennis, Well, you did it again! What a spectacular trip! Thanks so much for all your work, organization and expertise. McCroskey Tours ... always unique ... always unforgettable!
Joe Baldo, Yorba Linda, CA

Wanted to express my thanks for a great trip. It's clear a lot of work went into setting up such an adventure and we really appreciate your hard work. Certainly couldn't have pulled it off without you. Thanks for a great experience. Best of luck on your return trip in February!
Paul Stanton, Milton Breakers, MA

Thanks so much for an incredible, once-in-a-lifetime trip that I will never forget.  Everything was planned, organized and executed perfectly. It's a trip I will never forget and none of it would be possible without your thoughtful planning. The games were thrilling, particularly those we won, the meals delicious and much better than what I had during my last trip, and the touring/sightseeing was spot-on. One word sums up the whole trip. . .unforgettable. Thanks for all the hard work.
Eric Aronson, Milton Breakers, MA

Thanks for all of your hard work and efforts...Cuba truly is an amazing place & we all had a fantastic time. Tough to get back to reality...
Brian Bennet, Milton Breakers, MA

I don't think I've properly thanked you for the wonderful time I had in Cuba. Consider yourself profusely thanked. You did a great job planning the trip and insuring that even the smallest details were perfectly taken care of.

Ralph Ogden, CO

What a super trip. I had a grand time. Your efforts are obvious. Thank You and take care.

Jack Tailor, GA

Thanks Dennis. Great trip and the coordination, planning, etc was terrific. I look forward to doing it again.
Jason Harrington, Seattle, WA

Thanks again for everything! You did a fantastic job and if I didn’t tell you before I am now. Hope to do another trip with you again in the future.
Mike Harris, PA

I share all other comments. You guys were all a pleasure to travel with. In addition, it was my honor to be on the same baseball field as you all.
Russ Prior, Seattle, WA

Thanks for the good job in arranging all games, amenities, hotels and touring. I really enjoyed the baseball, team-mates (best of the trip) and Cuba in general. See you all in Cuba next year.

Roger Lara, Miami, FL

Dennis, Had a great time! Thanks for putting together a fantastic trip! Let me know when you are going again. I totally agree with Roger. Fantastic trip, great getting to know everyone, and big thanks to Dennis for putting it all together. Its hard to come back to reality!!!
Edwin Maricial, GA

I wanted to thank all of you for making this trip to Cuba a very special event. Who would have thought 18 guys from around the country could meet up, mesh so well and play such good baseball together. I look forward to seeing all of you in the future, perhaps on another Cuba trip.
Jeff Droker, Seattle, WA

What a great week of playing baseball with friends, meeting new friends and the people of Cuba, I now know what “You can’t make this s__t up” is all about.Thanks again and I hope to see everybody soon.
Dave Liptz, Irvine, CA

Dennis, Once again you put on a great trip to Cuba. I know how hard the logistics can be, and dealing with all of the personalities and the dynamics of the trip. I’m in for 2013, or sooner, if you’ll invite me back, and I’d love to consider joining you on more than one trip. Thanks again,
Mike Labanowski, NY

Dennis, Thanks again for another great trip, I look forward to doing it again. To all the guys, I truly cherish the time we are together and look forward to seeing all of you soon.
Steve Moritz, LA, CA

Thanks again everyone. I had an awesome time with you guys and truly appreciate the fact that I had the opportunity to play ball with you and forge great new friendships. J.Dub, thanks for the imagery of the "Jelly Doughnut" and man are those Mango's fine!!!!! Bucket list......Check! Thank you,
Cosimo Briguglio, San Pedro, CA

Dennis, As always, thank you for the hard work in getting us to Cuba. Once we're there, it's really just a matter of getting on the bus as I'm sure most guys figured out. Jorge worked the phones, Mike on electrical and Pablo Ramon educated us on the cigar seconds that Jorge seems to have no problem getting his hands on. :) Take care and count me in for Cuba 2013.
Aron Levinson, Torrance, CA

Dennis, Great trip for me!!! Thanks to all for making this so fun for me.
Chad Ashley, IN

Thanks Dennis for all you put into these trips. Everyone had fun and wants to do it again.
Geoffrey Lands, LA, CA

Great trip, great friends, thanks Dennis for your efforts! Hope to see you all again in the future.
Russell Ward, Walthan, NH

Thanks for a great trip and great guys!
Steve Zolotas, Ventura, CA

Thanks for organizing a great trip, Mac. And thanks to all of my great teammates for the great fun we had together. Always a pleasure to meet new friends along the way.
Tim Urban, Wauwatosa, WI