Thinking about taking a trip to AZ this spring to see a game or two.
Just wondering how it is compared to a regular game. I just wanna go drink beer and watch the game, maybe even on an outfield lawn
Thinking about taking a trip to AZ this spring to see a game or two.
Just wondering how it is compared to a regular game. I just wanna go drink beer and watch the game, maybe even on an outfield lawn
Thinking about taking a trip to AZ this spring to see a game or two.
Just wondering how it is compared to a regular game. I just wanna go drink beer and watch the game, maybe even on an outfield lawn
I go to quite a few, and it is a really good time. Don't let gamblers tell you they go for "scouting", that's just B.S. You don't actually learn much but you do get to see a wide variety of players and the baseball is good, because the old ones are trying to get in top form and the young ones are trying to crack the roster. It is a darn good thing you are willing to sit in the outfield grass because that is about all the ticketing that is left for the more poplar teams. Lesser teams still have pretty good seating available but only when they play another lesser team or a split squad game. You should also be prepared to pay sky-high hotel prices, even at "budget" motels. It is actually pretty late to plan such a trip. You should do so as soon as the schedule is announced, and buy tickets when first available. We have a group of friends and relatives that come for 2-3 games every year and my ticket buying has been done for WEEKS. BOL
Can't speak for Florida, but the few times I have been there for other reasons I didn't like the state itself.
I go to quite a few, and it is a really good time. Don't let gamblers tell you they go for "scouting", that's just B.S. You don't actually learn much but you do get to see a wide variety of players and the baseball is good, because the old ones are trying to get in top form and the young ones are trying to crack the roster. It is a darn good thing you are willing to sit in the outfield grass because that is about all the ticketing that is left for the more poplar teams. Lesser teams still have pretty good seating available but only when they play another lesser team or a split squad game. You should also be prepared to pay sky-high hotel prices, even at "budget" motels. It is actually pretty late to plan such a trip. You should do so as soon as the schedule is announced, and buy tickets when first available. We have a group of friends and relatives that come for 2-3 games every year and my ticket buying has been done for WEEKS. BOL
Can't speak for Florida, but the few times I have been there for other reasons I didn't like the state itself.
Do you by any chance know which teams have the outfield grass option? Or do they all?
Thanks a lot for the replies
Do you by any chance know which teams have the outfield grass option? Or do they all?
Thanks a lot for the replies
Sounds like exactly what I'm looking for thanks a lot
Sounds like exactly what I'm looking for thanks a lot
Do you by any chance know which teams have the outfield grass option? Or do they all?
Thanks a lot for the replies
Do you by any chance know which teams have the outfield grass option? Or do they all?
Thanks a lot for the replies
it's fun been to a few games at Roger Dean Stadium to see the Marlins and the Cardinals in Jupiter, FL. Tickets are cheap and you're right on top of the players definitely go to a game if you can.
it's fun been to a few games at Roger Dean Stadium to see the Marlins and the Cardinals in Jupiter, FL. Tickets are cheap and you're right on top of the players definitely go to a game if you can.
I live now in Tempe, and Tempe Diablo is only 3 miles away from where I live! I'm going to walk there, then take a well deserved break. It'sthe oldest stadium in the Cactus League, and I don't recall outfield seating. Peoria does, Scottsdale does, that's all I know.
Will be seeing a Cubs game in early March on a Friday, all paid for goingto a class Friday morning. It's in Mesa, only 7 miles from my place. Don't know about outfield seating, but there is Marriott right across the street from it where my class will be held.
If you go to Peoria, (Padres/Mariners) make sure you get the local delicacy "Taco In A Bag"
Paper bag
Napkins on the bottom first
Bag of Fritos dropped in
Ground beef next
Shredded cheese next
Whatever you want next: sour cream, lettuce, chopped tomatoes, onions, more of anything.........endless
Here's your spoon, grab a beer, you are f*cking set for at least 5 innings!
I live now in Tempe, and Tempe Diablo is only 3 miles away from where I live! I'm going to walk there, then take a well deserved break. It'sthe oldest stadium in the Cactus League, and I don't recall outfield seating. Peoria does, Scottsdale does, that's all I know.
Will be seeing a Cubs game in early March on a Friday, all paid for goingto a class Friday morning. It's in Mesa, only 7 miles from my place. Don't know about outfield seating, but there is Marriott right across the street from it where my class will be held.
If you go to Peoria, (Padres/Mariners) make sure you get the local delicacy "Taco In A Bag"
Paper bag
Napkins on the bottom first
Bag of Fritos dropped in
Ground beef next
Shredded cheese next
Whatever you want next: sour cream, lettuce, chopped tomatoes, onions, more of anything.........endless
Here's your spoon, grab a beer, you are f*cking set for at least 5 innings!
It is expensive! Hotel and rental car rates are jacked up beyond all reason.
I've been going to spring training, both in FL and AZ, on and off since the 80s. The best thing is the ball parks are small so no matter where you sit, you're getting a good seat. Some of the newer parks in AZ are palaces, like the Dodger/White Sox facility at Camelback Ranch, and are also expensive.
For me, and an Indians' fan, the fun is looking at the new players and prospects. My buddies and I could tell that Austin Jackson last year was gonna be a big help.
And as far as prospects are concerned, you can wonder over to the minor league fields and take a look at a bunch of 'em. Once in a while you can even strike up a conversation with a scout or two...
It is expensive! Hotel and rental car rates are jacked up beyond all reason.
I've been going to spring training, both in FL and AZ, on and off since the 80s. The best thing is the ball parks are small so no matter where you sit, you're getting a good seat. Some of the newer parks in AZ are palaces, like the Dodger/White Sox facility at Camelback Ranch, and are also expensive.
For me, and an Indians' fan, the fun is looking at the new players and prospects. My buddies and I could tell that Austin Jackson last year was gonna be a big help.
And as far as prospects are concerned, you can wonder over to the minor league fields and take a look at a bunch of 'em. Once in a while you can even strike up a conversation with a scout or two...
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