If you love baseball as much as we do then you know what the months of February and March means: SPRING TRAINING!!! Yes, we’ve all waited 6 long months for America’s game to return to our lives and the wait is finally over!! Pitchers and catchers have already reported and soon position players will be on the field as well. Get ready sports fans…Spring Training is in full swing and Sweet Deal has all the info you need to make this Spring Training a hit!!
This entry will focus on the Cactus League Spring Training in Phoenix, AZ, but for those of you on the East Coast you can check out www.floridagrapefruitleague.com for more info!
Games and Tickets
Games are being played from February 25-March 30th, 2011 and individual game tickets are already on sale!
Visit http://www.cactusleague.com/images/2011_schedule.pdf for a full schedule of games and for information on purchasing tickets.
Nightlife/Restaurants
There are a ton of great restaurants and bars in the downtown Scottsdale and Phoenix areas. Here are some of our favorites:
What to wear
Of course the best way to show your team spirit is by wearing your team’s colors and/or logo! Why not head on over to shop.mlb.com and stock up on all your team gear so you are ready for baseball season in style!!
Watching the Game from Home
Can’t make it all the way to Phoenix this year? Well there’s no reason you can’t enjoy some fun in the sun from the comfort of your own home! Invite some friends over for a “Spring Training Stay-cation” and log on to mlb.com to watch your favorite team battle it out with your least favorite team! And while you’re at it why not spice up your stay-cation with a baseball themed cocktail?! (After all, what’s a getaway without a cold drink in your hand?) This is one of our favorites!
Louisville Slugger ~ From www.Idrink.com
| Ingredients to use: | 2.0 tsp Blackberry Liqueur1.0 oz Bourbon
2.0 tsp Lemon juice 1.0 oz DryVermouth |
| Directions: | Fill a shaker half full with ice cubes. Pour all ingredients into shaker and shake well. Strain drink into a Cocktail glass, garnish with a Lemon Peel Twist, and serve. |
And of course you can always visit www.cactusleague.com for any and all other information you may need to make sure your Spring Training experience is a home run!!
Tags: baseball, spring training
April 7, 2011 at 11:34 am |
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