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Cactus League Primer
Jason Michael Barker
Planning a trip to Arizona this spring? Here's the all the scoop you need, from ballpark location and capacity to ticket information for each club. If your favorite team trains in Florida, look for the Grapefruit League version next Monday.
Anaheim Angels
Tempe Diablo Stadium (built 1968)
2200 West Alameda Drive
Tempe, Arizona 85282
Seating Capacity: 9,785 (including lawn)
Ticket prices: $4 (lawn) to $12 (field box)
To order tickets: (888) 99-HALOS or (480) 784-4444
Pitchers and catchers report: February 14, 15
Full squad reports: February 20
Arizona Diamondbacks
Tuscon Electric Park (built 1998)
2500 East Ajo Way
Tuscon, Arizona 85713
Seating Capacity: 11,000 (including lawn)
Ticket prices: $3 (lawn) to $16 (club)
To order tickets: (800) 638-4253 or (520) 434-1111
Pitchers and catchers report: February 15, 16
Full squad reports: February 21
Chicago Cubs
HoHoKam Park (built 1976)
1235 North Center Street
Mesa, Arizona 85201
Seating Capacity: 12,575
Ticket prices: $5 (berm) to $14 (field box)
To order tickets: (800) 905-3315
Pitchers and catchers report: February 14, 15
Full squad reports: February 20
Chicago White Sox
Tuscon Electric Park (built 1998)
2500 East Ajo Way
Tuscon, Arizona 85713
Seating Capacity: 11,500 (including lawn)
Ticket prices: $3 (lawn) to $14 (club)
To order tickets: (800) 638-4253 or (520) 434-1111
Pitchers and catchers report: February 16
Full squad reports: February 21
Colorado Rockies
Hi Corbett Field (built 1920s, updated 1937 and 1992)
Randolph Park
3400 East Camino Campestre
Tuscon, Arizona 85716
Seating Capacity: 9,500
Ticket prices: $2 ("Sandpile") to $13 (box)
To order tickets: (800) 388-ROCK
Pitchers and catchers report: February 13, 16
Full squad reports: February 21
Milwaukee Brewers
Maryvale Baseball Park (built 1998)
3600 North 51st Avenue
Phoenix, Arizona 85031
Seating Capacity: 8,000
Ticket prices: $4 (lawn) to $12 (field box)
To order tickets: (480) 784-4444
Pitchers and catchers report: February 14, 15
Full squad reports: February 20
Oakland Athletics
Phoenix Municipal Stadium (built 1965)
5999 East Van Buren
Phoenix, Arizona 85008
Seating Capacity: 8,500
Ticket prices: $5 (general admission) to $12 (upper box)
To order tickets: (800) 550-2827 or (602) 503-5555
Pitchers and catchers report: February 17, 18
Full squad reports: February 22
San Diego Padres
Peoria Stadium (built 1994)
16101 North 83rd Street
Peoria, Arizona 85382
Seating Capacity: 10,000
Ticket prices: $4 (lawn) to $21 (club)
To order tickets: (602) 784-4444 or (619) 220-8497
Pitchers and catchers report: February 15, 16
Full squad reports: February 22
San Francisco Giants
Scottsdale Stadium (built 1951)
7408 East Osborn Road
Scottsdale, Arizona 85251
Seating Capacity: 10,500
Ticket prices: $6 (lawn) to $18 (Lower box)
To order tickets: (800) SF-GIANT or (510) 762-2255
Pitchers and catchers report: February 16. 17
Full squad reports: February 21
Seattle Mariners
Peoria Stadium (built 1994)
16101 North 83rd Street
Peoria, Arizona 85382
Seating Capacity: 10,000
Ticket prices: $4 (lawn) to $19 (club box)
To order tickets: (480) 784-4444
Pitchers and catchers report: February 15, 16
Full squad reports: February 21
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At the present time, Jason Michael Barker has no plans to make the long drive from Seattle to Arizona to catch Cactus League action this spring. However, if you'd like to spring for an all-expenses paid trip on his behalf, drop a note to jmb@strikethree.com.
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