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Simply put, spring training is the best way for baseball fans to get an up-close look at their favorite players, either in Florida's Grapefruit League or in Arizona's Cactus League.
In 2008 in Florida, 17 teams will hold their preseasons in the Sunshine State. They are: the Atlanta Braves (at Disney's Wide World of Sports), the Baltimore Orioles (Fort Lauderdale), the Boston Red Sox (Fort Myers), the Cincinnati Reds (Sarasota), the Cleveland Indians (Winter Haven), the Detroit Tigers (Lakeland), the Florida Marlins (Jupiter), the Houston Astros (Kissimmee), the Los Angeles Dodgers (Vero Beach), the Minnesota Twins (Fort Myers), the New York Mets (Port St. Lucie), the New York Yank...
In 2008 in Florida, 17 teams will hold their preseasons in the Sunshine State. They are: the Atlanta Braves (at Disney's Wide World of Sports), the Baltimore Orioles (Fort Lauderdale), the Boston Red Sox (Fort Myers), the Cincinnati Reds (Sarasota), the Cleveland Indians (Winter Haven), the Detroit Tigers (Lakeland), the Florida Marlins (Jupiter), the Houston Astros (Kissimmee), the Los Angeles Dodgers (Vero Beach), the Minnesota Twins (Fort Myers), the New York Mets (Port St. Lucie), the New York Yank...
Simply put, spring training is the best way for baseball fans to get an up-close look at their favorite players, either in Florida's Grapefruit League or in Arizona's Cactus League.
In 2008 in Florida, 17 teams will hold their preseasons in the Sunshine State. They are: the Atlanta Braves (at Disney's Wide World of Sports), the Baltimore Orioles (Fort Lauderdale), the Boston Red Sox (Fort Myers), the Cincinnati Reds (Sarasota), the Cleveland Indians (Winter Haven), the Detroit Tigers (Lakeland), the Florida Marlins (Jupiter), the Houston Astros (Kissimmee), the Los Angeles Dodgers (Vero Beach), the Minnesota Twins (Fort Myers), the New York Mets (Port St. Lucie), the New York Yankees (Tampa), the Philadelphia Phillies (Clearwater), the Pittsburgh Pirates (Bradenton), the St. Louis Cardinals (Jupiter), the Tampa Bay Rays (St. Petersburg), the Toronto Blue Jays (Dunedin) and the Washington Nationals (Viera). Spring training typically begins in mid- to late-February, with exhibition games held throughout March.
In 2008 in Florida, 17 teams will hold their preseasons in the Sunshine State. They are: the Atlanta Braves (at Disney's Wide World of Sports), the Baltimore Orioles (Fort Lauderdale), the Boston Red Sox (Fort Myers), the Cincinnati Reds (Sarasota), the Cleveland Indians (Winter Haven), the Detroit Tigers (Lakeland), the Florida Marlins (Jupiter), the Houston Astros (Kissimmee), the Los Angeles Dodgers (Vero Beach), the Minnesota Twins (Fort Myers), the New York Mets (Port St. Lucie), the New York Yankees (Tampa), the Philadelphia Phillies (Clearwater), the Pittsburgh Pirates (Bradenton), the St. Louis Cardinals (Jupiter), the Tampa Bay Rays (St. Petersburg), the Toronto Blue Jays (Dunedin) and the Washington Nationals (Viera). Spring training typically begins in mid- to late-February, with exhibition games held throughout March.
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Hoffman settling into new role with Padres
Fox 5 SportsSAN DIEGO -- For 18 seasons, Trevor Hoffman went to work in a baseball uniform, with AC/DC’s “Hells Bells” ringing through his ears. But with the exception of the Padres’ home opener on April 5th, when he emerged from the left...Tags: San Diego Padres, Trevor Hoffman, Major League Baseball, Milwaukee Brewers, Arizona
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Rizzo beats cancer, ready to take on first base for Padres
FOX 5 San Diego SportsAnthony Rizzo will have some big shoes to fill as the Padres first baseman, but really, that's nothing compared to the cancer he's already beaten. Rizzo came to the Padres from the Boston Red Sox in the trade for Adrian Gonzalez, and he appears to be the...Tags: Adrian Gonzalez, Boston Red Sox, Health, San Diego Padres, Cancer
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Strasburg's debut generating new level of excitement for MLB
Strasburg's debut guaranteed a sellout at Nationals Park, which has been about half-full this season until now. Eighty miles away, the Virginia town of Strasburg said it will consider a resolution Tuesday night inviting the player to visit and temporarily...Tags: Education, Dining and Drinking, Basketball, Auction Service, Cincinnati Reds
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Mature Latos becomes ace of Padres pitching staff
FOX 5 San Diego SportsYou can't spell the word mature without the letters m-a-t. But for awhile, some wondered how long it would take for Padres' Mat Latos to become mature. The way he's pitched this season, it looks like the 22-year-old has come of age. Latos has gone from a...Tags: Sports, Baseball, San Diego Padres, David Eckstein, San Francisco Giants
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Padres give Black 3-year contract extension
FOX 5 San Diego SportsBud Black will stay with the San Diego Padres for the next three seasons after the Padres gave their manager a guaranteed contract through 2013 with club options for the following two years. Padres' General Manager Jed Hoyer said the fact that the Padres...Tags: San Diego Padres, National League
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Heath Bell is now 'kind of a big deal'
FOX 5 San Diego StaffThere's an easy explanation for why Padres closer Heath Bell made the Major League Baseball All-Star team "I just love playing baseball," Bell said. "I still have fun to this day. I'm 31 years-old and I'm still having a blast everyday coming to the...Tags: Sports, Baseball, Gaming, Soccer, Nintendo Company Ltd.
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Padres pound Braves in record-setting home opener
FOX 5 San Diego SportsA home opener never looked so good for the Padres. -------------------- Sign up for FOX5 Breaking News Alerts -------------------- Playing for the first time at Petco Park in 2010, the Padres (3-4) used their new, aggressive style to drub the visiting...Tags: New York Mets, San Diego Padres, Adam Russell, Entertainment, Football
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Barry Zito honored for helping injured troops
FOX 5 San Diego ReporterSan Diego native and San Francisco Giants pitcher, Barry Zito was honored by city council Tuesday for his work to help injured members of the military. The city council unanimously declared "Barry Zito Day" in San Diego. Zito founded "Strikeouts for...Tags: Backpacks, Health, Gifts, San Diego Padres, Barry Zito
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Towers' skateboarding bulldog
FOX 5 San Diego SportsFormer San Diego Padres General Manager Kevin Towers has seen his life go straight to the dogs. Three bulldogs, to be precise. His youngest, Arlow, has really taken to the San Diego lifestyle. Right down to the skateboarding. "He came from the same...Tags: Mark McGwire, San Diego Padres, Entertainment, Football, Dog (animal)
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Westview senior catches Major Leaguer Harang
FOX 5 San Diego StaffThere's a distinct sound coming out of Rehab United in Carmel Valley. It's the "POP, POP, POP" of a Major League fastball. Westview High School senior Christian Carter has the unique opportunity of squatting on the receiving end. "Its a great honor...Tags: Education, Sports, Texas Rangers, High Schools, Sean Hill
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Padres stealing way to 1st place
FOX 5 San Diego SportsThe Padres are a bunch of thieves. Going into Wednesday's game against the Colorado Rockies, the Padres have stolen 31 bases - second most in Major League Baseball, and they are doing it with more than just speed. Take their leader, third baseman Chase...Tags: Sports, Baseball, San Diego Padres, Crime, Law and Justice, Crimes
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