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Spring Training Questions

I am going to make my first spring training pilgrimage.  Hajj in Tempe, I guess...

I have tried to search this site to find posts about when the regular players report, but was unsuccessful.  Not sure why I have problems searching this site.  Maybe I am a dunce.

Anyway, anybody know when the pitchers and catchers report (Feb 14?) and then when the rest of the team reports?  I see that the GAMES themselves start on February 28, but I wanted to go before that to watch the workouts.

Also, does anyone know which hotel the team stays in?  Probably that Marriott right next to Tempe Diablo Stadium, eh?  Just trying to make my reservations to maximize my kids' exposure to the team.

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Pitchers and catchers report 2/15 and the first full workout is 2/20.

by WiseAndEck on Feb 6, 2008 10:11 AM PST reply actions  

Yes!!!
w00t!!!
Angels fan since '67

by red floyd on Feb 6, 2008 3:49 PM PST up reply actions  

I am
planning on going to my first ST this year as well, but I was thinking I'd show up sometime in March.

by shiftyeyedgoat on Feb 6, 2008 10:18 AM PST reply actions  

Spring Training--
Get to the park early, and you can watch practice before the games.  There is a "bike rack" walkway where the players walk between the stadium and the practice fields where fans can stand and take photos/ask for autos/annoy the players, etc.

I know some players live in the Phoenix area, and I am not sure where the rest of them stay when they are there.  They put the minor leaguers in an Extended Stay hotel last year, but who knows this year???  

I already have my trip booked, tickets purchased, and access to the field for bp before a game on a Saturday.  It's only 30 days away from today, so I'm doing the "I can't wait to get on the plane countdown"..

They do NOT put the players in the Buttes next door.. so save your money unless you really want to stay there.

by pattimelt on Feb 6, 2008 10:59 AM PST reply actions  

If they do not than who does?
If they do not put players in the Buttes next door, who does put it in the player's buttes next door?

by Rev Halofan on Feb 6, 2008 11:05 AM PST up reply actions  

Other questions...
will they practice on Sunday the 24th?  

What time do practices start/end?

Quit yer whinin' and START CHEERING!

by Downing Rules on Feb 6, 2008 12:05 PM PST reply actions  

they practice every day
best guess they take to the practice fields about 9:30 -10 am each day.

by rbrianc on Feb 6, 2008 1:45 PM PST up reply actions  

There you are!
I scoured through your posts from last year and found you recommended to arrive at 9:30 to 9:45 and to stand near the "bike racks" wherever that may be.

Thanks, man!  

See you out there, I will be there on the 24th and 25th only.

Quit yer whinin' and START CHEERING!

by Downing Rules on Feb 6, 2008 1:59 PM PST up reply actions  

No significant changes
That sounds promising.  Not really.
Um.........

by hauldog on Feb 7, 2008 1:42 AM PST up reply actions  

Donnelly signed by the Indians
L I N K -to- S T O R Y

Things are starting to heat up here!  Bring on the baseball season!

Quit yer whinin' and START CHEERING!

by Downing Rules on Feb 6, 2008 5:57 PM PST reply actions  

Answering my own question...
Spring Training Info at Angels Team Site...
Pitchers and catchers report to camp on Thursday, February 14 with the first workout set for Friday, February 15.

The full squad is expected in camp on Feb. 19, with Feb. 26 the mandatory reporting date for all players.

The Angels' first Cactus League game is set for Feb. 28 at Tempe Diablo Stadium against AL West Division rival Texas.

Quit yer whinin' and START CHEERING!

by Downing Rules on Feb 11, 2008 11:10 AM PST reply actions  

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