CUBA BOOK

• Joe is writing a book about his recent journey to Cuba, An Americans' Adventure in Cuba: History. Culture. Pelota! To be notified when it goes on sale, e-mail [email protected]. Also, visit the Cuba Book, Si Amigo! page to link to the stories Joe wrote for Major League Baseball's official Web site that fans have praised for their insight into "Pelota," what Cubans call baseball.
• Joe appeared as a guest on ESPN-TV's "Outside the Lines" show with Bob Ley on Feb. 18 to discuss the challenges Cuban baseball players face when trying to defect. The show also re-aired Feb. 24. 

DR & JAPAN TRIPS!

• Joe is planning 2005 group tours to the Dominican Republic and the "Land of the Rising Sun" and you’re invited! Because of his media affiliation, Joe has several contacts in the Dominican Republic and Japan, which will make these trips unlike any you could ever put together on your own. Most importantly, we will be able to offer you an awesome cost package. Visit the DR & Japan Trips! page for more.

• Joe's highly-acclaimed A Fan's Guide To The Ultimate Spring Training Experience is on sale at the Buy Joe's Guides page. The Orlando Sentinel review said the guide has "everything you need to know before going anywhere to watch spring training" while the Sporting News added "Joe Connor…has your electronic guide to it all." A portion of guide proceeds are donated to ProLiteracy Worldwide (http://www.proliteracy.org).
• Also on sale at the Buy Joe's Guides page is a 3-for-1 special: Buy the Spring Training guide + A Fan's Guide To The Ultimate Ballpark Tour: Fully Loaded! and receive your choice of A Fan's Guide To The Ultimate Japanese Ballpark Experience or A Fan's Guide To The Ultimate Dominican Ballpark Experience free. Plus, you'll be entered into a drawing to receive a complimentary copy of Joe's forthcoming Cuba book. To learn more about the guides, visit the About Joe's Guides page where you can also sample a team profile.
• Joe was recently highlighted in a Los Angeles Times article about Spring Training (http://www.latimes.com/extras/newhomes/senior/) and his guide was featured in the Feb. 29 issue of the Houston Chronicle (http://www.chron.com/cs/CDA/ssistory.mpl/travel/shattuck/2419964). Joe was also referenced in the Feb. 29 issue of Arizona's East Valley Tribune (http://www.aztrib.com/index.php?sty=17947).
• Recent guide buyers have been letting us know about A Fan's Guide To The Ultimate Spring Training Experience and the positive feedback can be found at the Buyer Testimonials page!
• Joe's '04 Spring Training List has been released, detailing the very best and worst ballparks in the Cactus and Grapefruit leagues.
• Joe was featured in "Major League Baseball's Opening Night" series on the Travel Channel March 20. Joe contributed to Pat Sajak's American and National League "Ballpark Tour" special.