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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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Andy Pettitte Re-signs With The Yankees
pix11.com | @jaydownycAndy Pettitte is back. Well, sort of. The New York Yankees resigned the gifted left hand pitcher to a one year, two and a half million dollar minor league contract. "Bottom line, if he's healthy he's gonna help us. He should, there's no doubt about it,...Tags: New York Yankees, Tampa, Brian Cashman
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Alleged Stalker of Yankees GM Brian Cashman Has Day In Court
PIX11.com | @jamesfordtvShe had a short-lived romance with the man who runs the New York Yankees, then stalked him and tried to extort him for thousands of dollars, according to prosecutors. Wednesday, a grand jury was scheduled to tell Louise Neathway, 36, if she was indicted....Tags: Manhattan (New York City), Lawyers, Brian Cashman, New York Yankees, Health
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Racist Past Haunts Florida Town Where Trayvon Died
ReutersSANFORD, Florida (Reuters) - The year before Jackie Robinson broke the color barrier by becoming the first African American to play major league baseball, he fled the racist threats of townspeople in Sanford, Florida, where Trayvon Martin was shot 66...Tags: Civil Rights, Government, NAACP, Executive Branch, Hate Crimes
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The Pinstripe Postal Service: Answering Your Yankee Questions, One Week at a Time
PIX11.comThe Yankees debate over who will be in their Starting Rotation ended when Pineda went to the 15 Day-DL. Who do you think would have been cut if the injury did not occur and what will happen when Pineda's healthy? Or when Andy Pettite is deemed ready to...Tags: American League, Boston Red Sox, David Robertson, Alex Rodriguez, Joe Girardi
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Cardinal Dolan Talks Baseball And The Basics Of Faith
pix11.com | @mariopix11"Welcome everyone to Ash Wednesday Mass here at St. Patrick's Cathedral... You're off to a great start," and so was Timothy Cardinal Dolan. Fresh off his ascent in Rome, Cardinal Dolan reached the lunch hour crowd at St. Patrick's Cathedral with a...Tags: Religious Festivals, Sports, Baseball, New York Yankees, Lent
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John Franco. Mr. Met On Special Ticket Presales
PIX11.comJohn Franco and Mr. Met will be making appearances at area stores later that day to promote a two-day special Mets single-game ticket pre-sale. Franco can talk about the players in spring training and his prognosis for the Mets upcoming season, his...Tags: Citigroup Incorporated, Gary Carter, Services and Shopping, New York Mets, John Franco
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NY Mets equipment heads to Spring Training
pix11.comThe New York Mets shipped their equipment to their Spring Training facility in Port St. Lucie, FL in advance of the start of the preseason. Mr. Met was on hand to load up the truck provided by A1 First Class Viking Moving & Storage. Company president,...Tags: Politics, New York Mets, Port St. Lucie (St. Lucie, Florida), Elections
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Yankees Great Yogi Berra Rushed To Hospital
Staff reporterYankees great Yogi Berra was rushed to a Florida hospital after reportedly falling on his backside Thursday. According to the Associated Press, Berra was taken to the hospital for "precautionary reasons" just moments before the Yankees were scheduled...Tags: American League, Hospitals and Clinics, Bright House Networks, Florida, New York Yankees
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Mets Release Pitcher Oliver Perez
Just three days after second baseman Luis Castillo was released by the New York Mets, pitcher Oliver Perez has been shown the door following a poor performance at spring training.
According to Mets officials, the team has decided to absorb the $12...Tags: Contracts, New York Mets, Luis Castillo (baseball)
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Yankees announce 2011 coaching staff
pix11.comThe New York Yankees announce the remainder of Joe Girardi's 2011 team coaching staff. Mike Harkey (bullpen coach), Mick Kelleher (first base coach), Kevin Long (hitting coach), Tony Pena (bench coach) and Rob Thomson (third base coach) all return to...Tags: Joe Girardi, All Stars, Kevin Long, New York Yankees, Tony Pena
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Yankees sign Bartolo Colon to minor league deal
pix11.comThe New York Yankees have signed right-handed pitcher Bartolo Colon to a minor league deal and have invited him to Spring Training in a couple of weeks. The 37 year old veteran pitcher signed a one-year deal and could earn just under $1million dollars...Tags: Boston Red Sox, Minor League Baseball, C.C. Sabathia, Brian Cashman, Cleveland Indians
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Mets sign OF Willie Harris
pix11.comThe New York Mets have signed outfielder Willie Harris to a minor league contract. Harris hit 30 home runs over the last three seasons and has been invited to major league Spring Training. The 32-year old hit 10 home runs, six doubles, two triples,...Tags: Jason Bay, Boston Red Sox, Baltimore Orioles, Crimes, Crime, Law and Justice
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