http://springtrainingbball.blogdrive.com/ Spring Training Thu, 25 May 2006 16:25:21 PDT http://www.blogdrive.com Copyright 2006. http://springtrainingbball.blogdrive.com/archive/4.html Fri, 26 May 2006 00:20:07 GMT MANAGER: Joe Torre GM: Brian Cashman 2005 PAYROLL: $208,306,817(1st) COACHES: Rich Monteleone, Don Mattingly, Lee Mazzilli, Tony Pena, Larry Bowa, Ron Guidry, Joe Kerrigan, Rob Thomson # = Prospect * = Non Roster Invitee Bold = Projected Starter Batter Pos B T Born CABRERA, Melky OF S L 8-11-84 CAIRO, Miguel 2B R R 5-4-74 CANO, Robinson 2B L R 10-22-82 CROSBY, Bubba OF L L 8-11-76 DAMON, Johnny OF L L 11-5-73 *DAVIS, Ben C S R ... (more) http://springtrainingbball.blogdrive.com/comments?id=4 http://springtrainingbball.blogdrive.com/archive/3.html Wed, 14 Dec 2005 12:56:17 GMT 5 Best Ballparks 1. Hohokam: It could be the die hard Cub fans that put this stadium over the top. Going to a game at Hohokam is a must for any first-time Cactus Leaguer. 2. Scottsdale Stadium: This is the five-tool player of the Cactus League. With the food, drinks, views, atmosphere and people watching, Scottsdale Stadium barely misses out on the top spot. 3. Tucson Electric: The mountains in the background add a dramatic touch to watching a game at TEP, but the facilities are top notch. The food and amenities are second to none. 4. Maryvale: While a bit bland, Maryvale's lower... (more) http://springtrainingbball.blogdrive.com/comments?id=3 http://springtrainingbball.blogdrive.com/archive/2.html Wed, 14 Dec 2005 12:48:53 GMT The origin and development of Arizona's Cactus League is a story of entrepreneurial initiative and community leadership, of planning as well as happenstance. It includes club owners trying to gain a competitive edge for their teams, and owners who simply liked the idea of spending spring in the Grand Canyon State. Prominent names figure in the Cactus League story, names like Bill Veeck, Horace Stoneham, Del Webb, and Dwight Patterson. But ultimately the story of the Cactus League is one of baseball and sunshine. In the Arizona springtime, baseball can be played as it is played best --... (more) http://springtrainingbball.blogdrive.com/comments?id=2 http://springtrainingbball.blogdrive.com/archive/1.html Wed, 14 Dec 2005 12:08:01 GMT The San Francisco Giants, one of the Cactus League's original teams, will continue spring training in Scottsdale for 20 more years. The Scottsdale City Council voted to extend the City's relationship with the Giants and the Scottsdale Charros, a charitable organization that has operated spring training since 1964. The Arizona Sports and Tourism Authority is expected to consider the proposal later this month. "The agreement keeps a franchise with a great history in a downtown filled with baseball history," said Mayor Mary Manross. "There's no better way to celebrate 50 years of spring... (more) http://springtrainingbball.blogdrive.com/comments?id=1