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SPRING TRAINING
or baseball fans, its like a dream come true. Imagine a place where, every day for a whole month at 1:00 in the afternoon, you can choose between as many as eight to 10 Major League Baseball games being played by 15 teams in 10 of the most intimate ballparks in the country. This dreamlike scenario unfolds every spring in Scottsdale and the Valley of the Sun metro region, beginning in mid-February when pitchers and catchers report to their respective teams spring training camps, and runs through the end of March with more than 200 games on the Cactus League schedule. So, get ready to live the dream and let this guide show you how!
History
The New York Giants then-owner Horace Stoneham was inspired to move his teams spring training operation from St. Petersburg, FL to Phoenix in 1947 after a serendipitous dip in the Buckhorn Mineral Baths in nearby Mesa. He found the natural baths therapeutic properties and the warm desert climate quite conducive to spring training preparation, and the Giants began playing home exhibition games at the original Phoenix Municipal Stadium at the corner of Central and Mohave near the current Chase Field in downtown Phoenix. Stoneham found a willing spring training partner in Cleveland Indians owner Bill Veeck, who agreed to move his teams spring operation from Clearwater, FL to Tucson that same year. The Chicago Cubs became the third team to ofcially conduct spring training in Arizona at Mesas Rendezvous Park in 1952. When the Baltimore Orioles landed in Yuma in 1954, Arizonas spring circuit was ofcially dubbed the Cactus League. The same Orioles would become the rst team to play at the original Scottsdale Stadium in 1956. Scottsdale Stadium was an immediate success and provided a historical cornerstone for the Cactus League. The timing couldnt have been better as Major League Baseball was beginning its westward expansion with the New York Giants and Brooklyn Dodgers moving to San Francisco and Los Angeles,
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What began in 1947 with one team in Phoenix and another Tucson has expanded into the west-Valley cities of Peoria, Maryvale, Glendale, Gooodyear, as well as Scottsdale, Mesa, Tempe and the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community.
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San Francisco Giants 877-4SFGTIX www.sfgiants.com/spring or www.springtraining.com (for Charro Lodge VIP packages) Colorado Rockies 888-490-0383 www.coloradorockies.com/spring Arizona Diamondbacks 888-490-0383 www.dbacks.com/spring
MOVING FORWARD
This year brings yet another new ballpark to the Cactus Leagues ever expanding landscape. The spectacular new Cubs Park in nearby Mesa is the latest example in the evolution of spring training stadiums from little wooden bandboxes in almost secrethideaway locales to state-of-the-art stadiums and hi-tech training and player development centers surrounded by vibrant travel and tourism destinations. The new stadium features touches reminiscent of Wrigley Field, including the brick wall behind home plate and the green scoreboard afxed with a Wrigley-style clock.
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Sugar Bowl
Hungry ballplayers have been scarfing down banana splits and tin roof sundaes at the Sugar Bowls one-and-only location since the 1950s. 4005 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale 480-946-0051 / www.sugarbowlscottsdale.com
Karsens Grill
Just a few blocks from Scottsdale Stadium, this cozy hole-in-the wall bar and grill is a regular hangout for baseball writers, umpires and other baseball insiders. 7246 E. First St., Scottsdale 480-990-7660 / www.karsensgrill.com
Scottsdale Stadium
This historic Cactus League ballpark is actually the second of its kind built at the same location and also is home to the Arizona Fall League Hall of Fame. 7408 E. Osborn Rd., Scottsdale 480-352-2180 / www.scottsdaleaz.gov/stadium
Pink Pony
Hailed as the "the best baseball restaurant in the land" by New Yorker writer Roger Angell, the Pink Pony reopens in February 2014 with a unique exhibit dedicated to 60 years of Cactus League history. 3831 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale 480-945-6697 / www.pinkponyscottsdale.com
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SCOTTSDALE STADIUM
Its hard to believe that the regal red-brick and green-awning Scottsdale Stadium still sits on the same corner where the original wooden bandbox was built in 1955. Originally opened by the Baltimore Orioles in 1956, Scottsdale Stadium has served as the spring training home for more teams than any other Cactus League facility.
is the ultimate VIP experience with patio-style seating, all-inclusive food and drink, and a commemorative game program included in the price of admission. This party deck also boasts a spectacular panoramic view of the ballgame. Other game-day options include traditional stadium bleachers and lawn seating on the plush outeld berm.
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Scottsdale Stadium is located in the heart of historic downtown, which means an all-star line-up of restaurants, shops, art galleries, museums and nightclubs is just a short walk or trolley ride away. Here are ve dont-miss attractions just a y balls distance from the stadium: 1. Rusty Spur Saloon Enjoy live music and dancing at Scottsdales oldest cowboy bar. www.rustyspursaloon.com 2. Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art Cutting-edge exhibits by renowned national and international artists. www.smoca.org 3. Soleri Bridge & Plaza A stunning pedestrian bridge designed by Paolo Soleri that tracks solar movement. www.scottsdalepublicart.org 4. Scottsdale Fashion Square The Southwests premier shopping destination boasts more than 240 upscale retailers. www.fashionsquare.com 5. Scottsdale Arts District An outstanding collection of ne art galleries and renowned restaurants, and home to the Thursday night ArtWalk. www.scottsdalegalleries.com
History
Following the Orioles in succession were the Boston Red Sox, Chicago Cubs and Oakland As before the Giants arrived in 1984. Only one of the Cactus Leagues 10 current spring training facilities (Phoenix Municipal Stadium) was built before Scottsdale Stadium.
The stadium was remodeled to its current incarnation by the renowned ballpark architectural rm HOK Sport (now Populous) in 1992, bringing Arizona spring training baseball to its modern era and sparking the Cactus Leagues renaissance. In recent years, additional stadium renovations have included the construction of a full practice eld and ineld diamond, an expanded home-team clubhouse, the extension of the concourse breezeway to encircle the ballpark, and the creation of the Charro Lodge party deck behind the bullpen in right eld. The Scottsdale Charros, a non-profit civic organization composed of local business leaders, has helped organize and promote spring training in Scottsdale since its founding in 1961. The Charro Lodge
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Salt River Fields is located within the Talking Stick Cultural & Entertainment Destination, owned and operated by the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community. Must-see nearby attractions include: 1. The Pavilions at Talking Stick Home to more than 60 stores, restaurants, Ultra Star Cinemas and Octane Raceway.
2. Butterfly Wonderland Americas largest buttery pavilion. 3. Huhugam Ki Museum Dedicated to the lifestyle, history and culture of the Akimel Au-Authm (Pima) and Xalychidom Piipaash (Maricopa) tribes. www.srpmic-nsn.gov 4. Casino Gaming at Talking Stick Resort More than 800 slot machines, 50 table games and Arizonas largest poker room, The Arena. 5. Talking Stick Golf Club Two full-length, championship courses designed by Bill Coore and Ben Crenshaw. Learn more about most of these attractions at www.talkingstickarizona.com
The facilitys name was carefully chosen to represent the culture of the community. Fields refers not only to the facilitys 12 practice elds but the communitys long agricultural history. Talking Stick is a historical reference to a traditional Pima calendar stick where signicant events and milestones were recorded. And the slogan, Bringing Baseball Back Home, is a reference to the regions historical ties to ball and stick games and rituals previously practiced in the region. In fact, ball courts created by Arizonas indigenous peoples existed within a few miles of where the Salt River Fields ballpark stands today. The 11,000-seat stadium was created by HKS and features shaded ramadas, a winding concourse, lush lawn seating, stadium seating and two large party decks. A pair of restaurant bars are located in the right- and left-eld corner nooks and the Cold Stone Kids Fun Field features a whife ball eld that opens 70 minutes before the rst pitch and closes at the end of the seventh-inning-stretch.
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OFF-THE-FIELD ACTION
The average baseball game lasts about three hours, which means youll have plenty of time to explore Scottsdales stellar line-up of outdoor adventures, championship golf courses, award-winning spas and major-league attractions.
Desert Adventures
Get your adrenaline pumping with desert tours by Jeep, Hummer and horseback. Soar above the Sonoran Desert in a hot air balloon or on a seaplane adventure. Or hit the trail at Scottsdales McDowell Sonoran Preserve, which offers hikes from casual strolls to thigh-burning workouts.
Great Golf
Break out your A game and take a little cash off your friends with a round at one of the Scottsdale areas 200 golf courses. Options include lush traditional layouts and desert-style trophy tracks with notable monikers like TPC Scottsdale, Troon North, Grayhawk and We-Ko-Pa.
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Sophisticated comfort food and exclusive Arizona wine list.
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The Arts
In the Scottsdale Arts District youll find dozens of galleries showing works in a variety of genres, from Western and Native American to contemporary and expressionist. Dont miss the weekly Thursday night ArtWalk, when galleries stay open late and offer special exhibits, artist demonstrations and entertainment.
Museum Magic
Hear and play instruments from around the world at the Musical Instrument Museum. Learn about Native American Culture at the Heard Museum. Or explore cutting-edge creativity at the Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art. These, and more, experiences await you at Scottsdalearea museums.
Spa Time
Scottsdale is home to more than fifty resort and day spas inspired by healing traditions from around the world. Many incorporate indigenous Sonoran Desert ingredients and ancient Native American healing techniques into their offerings.
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After-Dark Diversions
Downtown Scottsdale offers nearly 90 nightlife options, ranging from neighborhood pubs and wine bars to dance clubs. Youll also find a variety of music, dance and theater productions at the Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts.
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GETTING AROUND
Scottsdales network of trolley routes makes getting to and from the ballpark free and easy! The trolleys also will take you to several of the citys most popular attractions. Here are three routes to keep in mind during spring training.
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SURPRISE
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Arizona Diamondbacks Chicago Cubs Cincinnati Reds Cleveland Indians Colorado Rockies
Oakland As San Diego Padres Seattle Mariners San Francisco Giants Texas Rangers
Rockies and Diamondbacks home games start at 1:10 pm unless otherwise noted.
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COL* @ CHC CLE @ SEA KC @ ARI SD @ CWS OAK @ MIL LAA @ SF COL* @ TX LAD @ CIN (7:05 PM)
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KC @ CLE CWS @ LAA SEA @ ARI CIN @ LAD MIL @ SD COL @ OAK (7:05 PM) SF @ TX (6:05 PM)
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