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CONTENTS 2014 Spring Training Magazine | www.ArizonaKEY.com

on the cover

MLB Weigh Stations

50 Schedule

stadium information 26 Camelback Ranch 28 Goodyear Ballpark 30 Cubs Park 32 Maryvale Baseball Park 34 Peoria Sports Complex

36 Phoenix Municipal 40 Salt River Fields 46 Scottsdale Stadium 52 Surprise Stadium 54 Tempe Diablo

things to do

team previews

55 AZ Diamondbacks 56 Chicago Cubs 58 Chicago White Sox 60 Cincinnati Reds 62 Cleveland Indians 64 Colorado Rockies 66 Kansas City Royals

70 Los Angeles Angels 72 Los Angeles Dodgers 76 Milwaukee Brewers 78 Oakland Athletics 80 San Diego Padres 82 San Francisco Giants 84 Seattle Mariners 92 Texas Rangers

maps 22 Phoenix & Scottsdale 44 Carefree & Cave Creek 61 Glendale & W. Valley 65 Fountain Hills

68 Tucson & S. AZ 79 Sedona 86 Prescott 94 Northern AZ

38 Scottsdale 48 Metro Phoenix 59 Downtown Phoenix 59 Glendale & W. Valley

71 Tucson & S. AZ 73 Arizona State 83 Sedona 91 Grand Canyon

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On behalf of everyone at Arizona KEY Magazine, it is my pleasure to welcome you to Arizona, the Grand Canyon state. Spring Training offers baseball fans a unique opportunity. The venues are state of the art, providing intimate, up close and personal viewing. The players are more accessible, all of the teams are tied for first place, and hope springs eternal. It all starts here at Spring Training, where practice and game play will help the “boys of summer” endure the season and hopefully earn a spot in the “fall classic”. Helping you navigate the Cactus League is hall of fame sport’s writer Charlie Vascellaro. Through his cover story and team previews, you’ll be guided thru the Spring Training season with substantive information delivered with Charlie’s brilliant flair. And while I’m giving props, be sure to check out the new Cubs Park in Mesa’s booming Riverview Park entertainment district. Arizona KEY’s Cactus League 2014 Spring Training Visitor & Travel Guide marks the 12th Anniversary of this extremely popular publication. The first issue of KEY in the Valley of the Sun debuted in 1969. For almost 45 years, Arizona KEY Magazine has been an integral part of the Grand Canyon State. Of course a few things have changed since the sixties - we now have the Internet, streaming videos, tablets, smartphones, Twitter, Facebook, Pinterest and YouTube, all of which can be found at ArizonaKEY.com. But one thing remains the same. Whether you are “old- school” or “new-school”, we still provide pertinent and timely travel information to visitors and residents alike. Thanks to our advertisers for supporting the book, and thank you to the concierge and other travel professionals who use the publication as a resource for their guests. Lastly, thank you to all of the Spring Training fans - it warms my heart when I see the Spring Training Guide sticking out of a purse or back pocket - we do it for you. See you at the ballpark,   Owner / Publisher

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From the Cactus League to the Fall League to the Big Leagues; Prospects Keep Arizona’s Ballparks Buzzing Nearly All-Year Long

atching the succession of Major League Baseball prospects moving from the Cactus League to the Arizona Fall League to the big leagues for the past two decades, Arizona baseball fans can be forgiven if they take for granted that they’ll always be more well- informed about the game’s upcoming stars. JAVIER BAEZ

It’s kind of an endless cycle: The 15 Cactus League teams invite their top minor league prospects to spring training, where they often spend more time on the field than their established major league teammates. After getting a thorough looking over from the organizations’ coaching staffs, scouts and front office personnel they are then assigned to their designated farm club affiliates for the upcoming regular season. Some stay behind to participate in extended spring training and/or to play in the Arizona Rookie League. The top prospects are later invited back to Arizona for the Fall League which begins as the regular season is winding down and ends about three weeks after the World ER Series. Three months later the cycle starts all over again; SOL E G JOR wash, rinse and repeat. Many of the players do not even bother going home, opting to stay in town and stay in shape until spring training

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starts again, often participating in strength and conditioning camps through the winter. More than 1,200 players whoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve passed through the Arizona Fall League have reached the major leagues. Last year 104 former Fall Leaguers made their big league debut. The 2013 Major League All-Star Game played at Citi Field in New York featured 36 Fall League alums with five starters on each team and American League starting pitcher Max Scherzer. There are undoubtedly a plethora of all stars and future stars that will begin the spring training season in Arizona, many of the youngsters will be back in town for the Fall League as well, hereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a list of some of the top prospects on Cactus League teams. The Chicago Cubs are loaded with prospects, so much so that three of them merit mention here: Ranked No. 2 on the MLBPipeline. com list of the top 10 shortstop prospects, Javier Baez led the minors last year with75 extra-base hits and 111 RBI, and finished second with 37 home runs, hitting .274 in 76 games for Daytona in the Class A Florida State League and .294 in 54 games at AA Tennessee in the Southern League. The No. 2 overall pick in the 2013 draft, third baseman Kris Bryant ripped his way through the low minors racking up a .336 batting average with nine home runs, 32 RBI and a whopping 1.078 OPS in 36 games across three levels (AZ rookie league, low-A Boise and high-A Daytona) and was named the 2013 Arizona Fall League MVP, socking six home runs with 17 RBI, a .364 batting average and a 1.184 OPS for the Mesa Solar Sox. Outfielder Jorge Soler, a 21-year-old Cuban defector and pure power hitter signed a nine-year $30 million contract with the Cubs in 2012 and hit .281 with eight home runs and 35 RBI in 55 games at Daytona, he also hit .271 with 14 RBI in 20 Fall

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League games with Mesa. Arizona Diamondbacks top pitching prospect Archie Bradley is also ranked as the No. 1 righthanded Major League prospect by MLBPipeline.com. Bradley made a quick jump from single-A Visalia after going 2-0 with a 1.26 ERA in five starts, and went on to lead the Southern League in wins going 12-5 with a 1.97 ERA in 121 innings. He finished the season with a composite 14-5 record and a 1.84 ERA with 162 strikeouts in 152 innings. A former quarterback at Oklahoma State, Bradley was drafted seventh overall by the Diamondbacks in 2011, and received a $5 million signing bonus. It’s possible that Bradley could crack the Diamondbacks starting rotation right out of spring training. Cincinnati Reds top prospect, Billy Hamilton was ranked No. 20 in the major leagues going into the 2013 season. Hamilton stole 75 bases at AAA Louisville before receiving a September call up to Cincinnati where he stole 13 more bases in 13 games with a .368 batting average. Hamilton was converted from a shortstop to an outfielder during the 2012 AZ Fall League season with Peoria. Ranked sixth among shortstop prospects by the MLB Pipeline, hard-hitting Corey Seager knocked 16 home runs while splitting time at single-A Great Lakes and Rancho Cucamonga and knocked a couple more for the Glendale Desert Dogs in the AZ Fall League. Still just 19, Seager’s older brother Kyle plays third base for the Seattle Mariners. The San Francisco Giants No. 1 pitching prospect, Kyle Crick, mowed ‘em down last year at high-A San Jose ringing up 95 strikeouts in 68 innings, going 3-1 with a 1.57 ERA in 14 starts and added 24 more strikeouts in 15 innings for the Scottsdale Scorpions in the Fall League. The Cleveland Indians appear to have a logjam at shortstop with the team’s top prospect Francisco Lindor waiting in the wings behind Asdrubal Cabrera. Ranked fourth among all shortstops by the MLBPipeline. com and 28th in Baseball America’s Top 100 prospects of 2013, 20-year-old Lindor is regarded as one of the best defensive shortstops in the minors. Lindor hit a combined .303 with 22 doubles, seven triples and 25 stolen bases

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while moving from single-A Carolina to AA Akron in 2013. A native born Puerto Rican, Lindor played for the World team in each of the previous two Futures Games. The Oakland A’s first round draft pick and 11th overall in 2012, shortstop Addison Russell was ranked the No. 1 prospect of the Arizona Rookie League during his first professional season in 2012, hitting .415 in 26 games with an impressive 1.205 OPS. A solid defender, Russell has also impressed with his bat making a steady climb up the organizational ladder, jumping from high-A Stockton to AAA Sacramento last year and remains the A’s top prospect compiling a .302 batting average at four low minor league levels with 24 home runs, 19 triples and 39 doubles in 165 games. Ranked among the Seattle Mariners top four prospects since 2010, righthanded pitcher Taijuan Walker made his big league debut in 2013 going 1-0 in three starts with a 3.60 ERA. Still considered the team’s top prospect Walker has racked up 400 strikeouts in 371 innings over four minor league seasons. Predominantly a fastball pitcher, Walker has developed an arsenal that includes a deceptive changeup, big league curveball and cut fastball and appears ready to move into the Mariners rotation. Acquired in a trade from the Arizona Diamondbacks during the off-season, free-swinging, slugging third baseman Matt Davidson immediately became the Chicago White Sox top prospect. Davidson hit 17 home runs with a .280 batting average and 74 RBI at AAA Reno in 2013 and won the home run derby at the Triple-A All-Star Game the day after hitting the game-winning home run at MLB’s All-Star Futures Game. Regarded as the best defensive catcher in the Texas Rangers system, Jorge Alfaro is the team’s top prospect and ranked third among all catchers by the MLBPipeline. com. Alfaro compiled a .265 batting average with 18 home runs and 61 RBI at three levels last year and was selected

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ARIZONA MILLS The best names in outlets including Last Call from Neiman Marcus and Saks Fifth Avenue OFF 5TH plus dining and entertainment. US 60 & I-10 / Tempe ARROWHEAD TOWNE CENTER The Northwest Valley’s premier shopping destination with popular department stores, specialty shops, dining and entertainment. 75th Ave & Bell Rd / Glendale BILTMORE FASHION PARK An open-air, lush garden of shopping and dining with luxurious venues such as Saks Fifth Avenue and Louis Vuitton. 24th St & Camelback Rd / Phoenix THE BORGATA OF SCOTTSDALE A charming courtyard atmosphere with upscale shops and eateries in a setting straight from the Tuscan Village of San Gimignano. Scottsdale Rd & Lincoln Dr / Scottsdale Map M3 CAREFREE SHOPS Stroll along Easy Street and enjoy fine art, gourmet food and one of a kind boutiques. / Scottsdale Map B4 KIERLAND COMMONS A sophisticated and eclectic mix of upscale shopping, dining and entertainment in an urban setting. Greenway Pkwy & Scottsdale Rd / Scottsdale Map J3 OLD TOWN SHOPS Stroll through the historic streets of Old Town Scottsdale and find Southwestern specialty shops and restaurants such as Shades of the West, Kactus Jock, Rusty Spur Saloon and Old Town Tavern. SE Corner Scottsdale Rd & Indian School / Scottsdale Map P4 THE PROMENADE Unique mix of specialty boutiques, stores and restaurants in an outdoor setting with a 125-foot spire designed by noted architect Frank Lloyd Wright. Scottsdale Rd & Frank Lloyd Wright Blvd / Scottsdale Map J4 THE SHOPS AT GAINEY VILLAGE A distinctive blend of upscale shops and boutiques like Ritzy Rags & Shoes, Diva plus trendy eateries and fine dining establishments. SE Corner Scottsdale Rd & Doubletree Ranch Rd / Scottsdale Map L4 SCOTTSDALE FASHION SQUARE Arizona’s premier luxury shopping destination with the best shops, department stores and restaurants including Barneys New York, Neiman Marcus, Nordstrom, Macy’s, kate spade, Gucci, Louis Vuitton, Tiffany & Co., and Juicy Couture. Camelback Rd & Scottsdale Rd / Scottsdale Map N3 SCOTTSDALE QUARTER Where the vibe of the city meets the serenity of the desert. Shopping, dining and entertainment such as Pandora, Apple Store, H&M and and IPic Gold Class Theaters, a premium movie going experience. SE Corner Scottsdale Rd & Greenway-Hayden Loop / Scottsdale Map J4 WESTGATE CITY CENTER A variety of shopping, dining and entertainment including Jimmy Buffet’s Margaritaville and a 4,000-seat cinema nestled behind the University of Phoenix Stadium and Jobing.com Arena. Loop 101 & Glendale Ave / Glendale

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Salt River Fields - Talking Stick

Arizona Diamondbacks & Colorado Rockies STADIUM ADDRESS: 7555 N. Pima Road • Scottsdale, AZ 85258 • 480-270-5000

Infield Box

$28

TICKETS: 888-490-0383 or 480-362-WINS (9467)

Dugout Reserve

$26

Infield Reserve

$24

DIRECTIONS: From Loop 101 N: Exit Indian Bend Road, go west about .6 miles. Turn right at N Pima Rd. Ballpark on right. From Loop 101 S: Exit Via De Ventura, go west about .8 miles. Turn left at Pima Rd. Ballpark on left.

View Reserve

$22

Baseline Reserve

$19

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great food great times great people

* great entertainment * 6895 E. Cave Creek Road Cave Creek, AZ 85331 www.HaroldsCorral.com

“if you haven’t been to harold’s corral, you haven’t been to cave creek.” 40

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CRAFT BIER

BELGIAN FRIES

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Huge outdoor beer garden in the heart of Old Town

28 craft beers on tap Haus made bratwurst Belgian pretzels

3622 N Scottsdale Rd Scottsdale, AZ 85251 480-947-4006 www.brathausaz.com

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MOST MEMORABLE EXPERIENCES in Carefree & Cave Creek 1. AFTERNOON TEA ANYONE? – The English Rose Tea Room in Carefree offers an extensive menu of authentic foods served with loose leaf teas in a truly unique and authentic Victorian atmosphere. 480488-4812

5. THE SPA AT CAREFREE – Step inside, & enjoy exclusive services for men and women a full array of skin care therapies, aromatherapy, hair salon services and body treatments. Carefree Resort & Conference Center, 888-692-4343.

2. CAREFREE BOTANICAL GARDENS - The gardens weave their way along Carefree’s Easy Street among features that include the Carefree Sundial, the Sanderson Lincoln Pavilion, a waterfall, art and sculptures, plus numerous shops and restaurants. Open daily during daylight hours. Enjoy Free WiFi provided by the Town of Carefree.

6. RANCHO MANANA GOLF CLUB - Voted one of Arizona’s most scenic golf courses. Book your tee time at this par-70 championship course nestled in the heart of the Sonoran desert in Cave Creek - 480488-0398.

3. AN INSTITUTION OF THE OLD WEST – Harold’s Corral is THE place in Cave Creek for good food, great music and a dang’ good time. Hitch yer hat, hang yer hoss and kick back to enjoy some good times eatin’, drinkin’ and dancin’. 480-488-1906 4. THE TOWN DUMP – There is no way to describe the Town Dump in Cave Creek, except to say that it’s one of the most unique shopping experiences. 480-488-9047 44

9. BAGS & RAGS – Enjoy shopping at this intimate ladies boutique with fun, flirty clothing, handbags and accessories on Easy Street in Carefree. 480-575-3114 10. FRONTIER TOWN – Wooden boardwalks lead to many fun and wonderful gift shops, surrounded by antiques, wagons and western artifacts. One of the last old west towns in Arizona, and full of history and folklore passed down over the years. AZ

7. WILD HOLLY GALLERY – Strolling along Easy Street in downtown Carefree, this gem beckons shoppers to come a bit closer. The steel kinetic wind sculpture turning in the breeze captures the attention of arts and culture aficionados the world over. 480-595-8757 8. CAVE CREEK MUSEUM – Started in 1968 by a small group of volunteers, the Museum’s mission is to preserve the artifacts of the prehistory, culture and legacy of the Cave Creek/Carefree foothills area through education, research and interpretive exhibits. 480488-2764

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Scottsdale Stadium

San Francisco Giants Lower Box

$28-60

STADIUM ADDRESS: 7408 E. Osborn Rd., Scottsdale, AZ 85251 â&#x20AC;˘ 480-312-2580

Upper Box

$25-52

Reserved Grandstand

$22-47

TICKETS: 877-473-4849

Line Box

$19-41

Outfield Box

$16-35

Bleachers

$12-36

Lawn

$8-29

DIRECTIONS: From the 101 loop: Exit on Indian School, Go WEST on Indian School (toward Downtown Scottsdale). SOUTH on Drinkwater Blvd. Stadium is on the corner of Osborn & Drinkwater Blvd.

Market pricing applies to all tickets. Rates can fluctuate based on factors affecting supply and demand.

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Surprise Stadium

Kansas City Royals & Texas Rangers STADIUM ADDRESS: 15960 N. Bullard Ave., Surprise, AZ 85374 â&#x20AC;˘ 623-222-2000 TICKETS: 1-800-745-3000 or 623-222-2222 DIRECTIONS: West on I-10 to Loop 101. North on Loop 101 to Grand Ave. West on Grand Ave. to Bell Rd. West on Bell Rd. to Bullard Ave. South on Bullard Ave. or... Loop 101 to Bell Rd.- West on Loop 101 to Bell Rd West on Bell Rd to Bullard Ave. South on Bullard Ave

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Plaza (sections 121-124)

$18

Infield (sections 113-120)

$22

Upper Dugout (sections 201-206)

$25

Lower Dugout (sections 100-112)

$28

Dynamic pricing may apply to select premium games.

To calculate distance and time between parks, line up both names. For example, the driving distance between Mesa and Surprise is 47 miles and the expected driving time is one hour and fifteen minutes.

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Now Open!

The all new 15-acre Safari Park features a new African Lion exhibit, Greater Kudu Baboons, Rock Hyrax, Wildebeest, Watusi Cattle, Cheetahs and a variety of African birds. Take the Safari Tram Ride through these new animal exhibits, then take a walk around the New Safari Park.

Arizona’s Largest Collection of Exotic Animals Plus 85 Aquarium Exhibits and New Safari Park State Route 303 and Northern Ave. 623-935-WILD (9453) • WildlifeWorld.com

Safari Train Ride • Australian Boat Ride • Kids Carousel Wildlife Skyride • Safari Tram Ride • Log Flume Ride and Shows!

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Tempe Diablo Stadium

Los Angeles Angels Homeplate MVP

$50

STADIUM ADDRESS: 2200 W. Alameda Drive, Tempe, AZ 85282 â&#x20AC;˘ 480-350-5205

Field MVP*

$40

Field Box*

$25

TICKETS: 1-800-745-3000

Grandstand

$20

Lawn

$15

Upper Pavilion**

$58

DIRECTIONS: From 1-10 (coming from either direction): Take Broadway Street exit, head west to 48th St.; Turn left; Stadium is 1/2 mile on the left. Enter by turning left on Alameda.

All prices are subject to change due to market conditions. **All-Inclusive Non-Reserved Seating Package (includes food and non-alcoholic beverages)

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KIRK GIBSON #23 2013 RECORD, 81-81 SECOND PLACE NL WEST

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arizona diamondbacks

Mired in mediocrity with an identical 81-81 record for the past two seasons, the Arizona Diamondbacks made one of the bigger splashes at Major League Baseball’s Winter Meetings in December, acquiring slugger Mark Trumbo in a three team deal with the Los Angeles Angels. Trumbo finished tied for fourth in the American League last year with 34 home runs and eighth with 100 RBI together with first baseman Paul Goldschmidt the pair should provide the Diamondbacks with perhaps the best long-distance, power-hitting combo in the majors. Goldschmidt finished tied for first in the National League (with Pittsburgh’s Pedro Alvarez) with 36 home runs and led the league with 125 RBI and 332 total bases. Goldschmidt finished second in NL MVP voting behind Pittsburgh’s Andrew McCutchen and enjoyed the best offensive season by a Diamondbacks’ player since Luis Gonzalez 57 HR, 100 RBI, .325 monster campaign in the team’s 2001 World Series championship season. Diamondbacks fans have divided opinions on the trade as Trumbo struck out 184 times in 2012 and came at a high cost with 25-year-old centerfielder Adam Eaton, who is considered to have great potential as a leadoff hitter, going to the White Sox and top pitching prospect Tyler Skaggs to the Angels. Eaton hit .252 in 66 games last year and was ranked by Baseball America as the Diamondbacks number three overall prospect at the start of last season. Skaggs a 21-year-old lefty, ranked as the team’s number one pitching prospect was 2-3 with a 5.12 ERA and racked up 36 strikeouts in 38 innings. The Diamondbacks got off to a good if not great start occupying first place in the NL West for most of the first half of the season and as late as July 21st, while the eventual division champion Dodgers stumbled out of the gate. The Diamondback 685 runs scored ranked 5th in the National League but unfortunately the 695 runs scored against the team was also the fourth highest total surrendered. The Diamondbacks 3.92 ERA ranked 10th in the National League and Patrick Corbin, 14-8, 3.41 in 208 innings was the only member of the starting rotation to post a winning record. Wade Miley followed his fantastic rookie season by going 10-10 with a 3.55 ERA in 33 starts spanning 203 innings. Reliever Heath Bell (5-2, 4.11, 15 saves) who shared closing duties with Brad Ziegler, was traded to the Tampa Rays in a three-team trade with the Cincinnati Reds, that brought minor league pitcher Justin Choate and a player to be named later from Tampa. Free agent RHP Bronson Arroyo signed a two-year $23.5 million contract. ARRIVALS: OF Mark Trumbo, RHP Justin Choate DEPARTURES: LHP Tyler Skaggs, OF Adam Eaton ArizonaKEY.com

40-man roster # Pitchers 61 Chase Anderson 77 Charles Brewer 35 Trevor Cahill 55 Josh Collmenter 46 Patrick Corbin 56 Eury De La Rosa 48 Randall Delgado 38 Will Harris 30 David Hernandez Marcos Mateo 32 Brandon McCarthy 36 Wade Miley 47 Joe Paterson 40 J.J. Putz Addison Reed 45 Matt Reynolds Santos Rodriguez Alex Sanabia Bo Schultz 52 Zeke Spruill 57 Joe Thatcher 29 Brad Ziegler

B/T Ht R-R 6’0” R-R 6’3” R-R 6’4” R-R 6’4” L-L 6’2” L-L 5’9” R-R 6’3” R-R 6’4” R-R 6’3” R-R 6’1” R-R 6’7” L-L 6’0” R-L 6’1” R-R 6’5” L-R 6’4” L-L 6’5” L-L 6’6” R-R 6’2” R-R 6’3” R-R 6’5” L-L 6’2” R-R 6’4”

Wt DOB 185 Nov 30, 1987 205 Apr 7, 1988 220 Mar 1, 1988 235 Feb 7, 1986 185 Jul 19, 1989 165 Feb 24, 1990 200 Feb 9, 1990 225 Aug 28, 1984 230 May 13, 1985 220 Apr 18, 1984 200 Jul 7, 1983 220 Nov 13, 1986 210 May 19, 1986 250 Feb 22, 1977 220 Dec 27, 1988 240 Oct 2, 1984 190 Jan 2, 1988 210 Sep 8, 1988 215 Sep 25, 1985 190 Sep 11, 1989 230 Oct 4, 1981 210 Oct 10, 1979

# Catchers 54 Tuffy Gosewisch 26 Miguel Montero

B/T Ht Wt DOB R-R 5’11” 180 Aug 17, 1983 L-R 5’11” 210 Jul 9, 1983

# Infielders 12 Eric Chavez 44 Paul Goldschmidt 1 Didi Gregorius 2 Aaron Hill 16 Chris Owings 4 Cliff Pennington 14 Martin Prado

B/T Ht Wt DOB L-R 6’1” 215 Dec 7, 1977 R-R 6’3” 245 Sep 10, 1987 L-R 6’1” 185 Feb 18, 1990 R-R 5’11” 205 Mar 21, 1982 R-R 5’10” 180 Aug 12, 1991 S-R 5’10” 195 Jun 15, 1984 R-R 6’1” 190 Oct 27, 1983

# Outfielders 19 Tony Campana Ender Inciarte 17 Alfredo Marte 8 Gerardo Parra 11 A.J. Pollock 7 Cody Ross Mark Trumbo Matt Tuiasosopo

B/T Ht Wt DOB L-L 5’8” 165 May 30, 1986 L-L 5’10” 160 Oct 29, 1990 R-R 5’11” 195 Mar 31, 1989 L-L 5’11” 200 May 6, 1987 R-R 6’1” 195 Dec 5, 1987 R-L 5’10” 195 Dec 23, 1980 R-R 6’4” 235 Jan 16, 1986 R-R 6’2” 225 May 10, 1986

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chicago cubs

This year marks the 100th anniversary for the Cubs at the team’s storied Wrigley Field in Chicago. Five years after the 100th anniversary of the Cubs last World Series championship in 1908, thing haven’t improved much for the team which has finished last in the NL Central for the past four years. It doesn’t necessarily bode well for the future when the biggest news to come out of the off-season is the signing of a new radio broadcaster. Journeyman infielder Ron Coomer who played in 111 games for the Cubs in 2001 will join Pat Hughes in the booth this year, replacing former Cub Keith Moreland. The Cubs 66-96 record in 2013 was a slight improvement over 2012’s 61-101 but bad enough for second-year skipper Dale Sveum to be shown the door. It’s a transitional year for the Cubs organization, albeit in the middle of rebuilding process for the team. Rookie manager Rick Renteria takes over after six years as a coach with San Diego Padres. Renteria, who also managed team Mexico in the 2013 World Baseball Classic, will basically have the same Cubs team to work with as his predecessor. While the future is not necessarily now for the Cubs, a stockpile of minor league prospects could potentially provide a home grown nucleus if and when the Cubs are able to spend like a big market franchise again. In the meantime here are five things for Cubs fans to feel good about right now: 1.) The fantastic new Cubs Ballpark spring training and player development facility in Mesa, could very well lead to an improved attitude going into the upcoming season. 2.) Renovations to the Cubs historic Wrigley Field will keep the team at the cozy confines for years to come creating sponsorship and advertising opportunities that should provide expansive new revenue streams. 3.) A new television contract in 2015 should also contribute to an expanded payroll. 4.) The Cubs top-three home-grown top prospects, shortstop Starlin Castro (7 years, $60 million), first baseman Anthony Rizzo (7 years, $41 million) and outfielder Jorge Soler (9 years for $30 million) are all signed through 2019 5.) Third Baseman Kris Bryant hit .336 with nine home runs and 32 RBI, in 36 games at three different minor league levels and was named MVP of the Arizona Fall League. Shortstop Javier Baez led the minor leagues with 75 extra base hits and ranked second with 37 home runs.

ARRIVALS: Mgr. Rick Renteria, C George Kottaras DEPARTURES: Mgr. Dale Sveum, OF Brian Bogusevic 56

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# Pitchers 49 Jake Arrieta Dallas Beeler 55 Alberto Cabrera 11 Kyuji Fujikawa 52 Justin Grimm 36 Edwin Jackson Brett Marshall 50 Blake Parker 43 Brooks Raley Neil Ramirez 56 Hector Rondon 59 Zac Rosscup 18 Chris Rusin 40 James Russell 29 Jeff Samardzija 46 Pedro Strop Jose Veras 33 Carlos Villanueva 41 Arodys Vizcaino 37 Travis Wood Wesley Wright

B/T Ht Wt DOB R-R 6’4” 225 Mar 6, 1986 R-R 6’5” 205 Jun 12, 1989 R-R 6’4” 210 Oct 25, 1988 L-R 6’0” 190 Jul 21, 1980 R-R 6’3” 200 Aug 16, 1988 R-R 6’3” 210 Sep 9, 1983 R-R 6’1” 195 Mar 22, 1990 R-R 6’3” 225 Jun 19, 1985 L-L 6’3” 200 Jun 29, 1988 R-R 6’4” 190 May 25, 1989 R-R 6’3” 180 Feb 26, 1988 R-L 6’2” 205 Jun 9, 1988 L-L 6’2” 195 Oct 22, 1986 L-L 6’4” 200 Jan 8, 1986 R-R 6’5” 225 Jan 23, 1985 R-R 6’0” 215 Jun 13, 1985 R-R 6’6” 240 Oct 20, 1980 R-R 6’2” 215 Nov 28, 1983 R-R 6’0” 190 Nov 13, 1990 R-L 5’11” 175 Feb 6, 1987 R-L 5’11” 185 Jan 28, 1985

# Catchers 53 Welington Castillo George Kottaras

B/T Ht Wt DOB R-R 5’10” 210 Apr 24, 1987 L-R 6’0” 200 May 10, 1983

# Infielders B/T Ht Wt DOB Arismendy Alcantara S-R 5’10” 160 Oct 29, 1991 R-R 5’10” 185 Nov 8, 1985 15 Darwin Barney 13 Starlin Castro R-R 5’10” 190 Mar 24, 1990 8 Donnie Murphy R-R 5’10” 190 Mar 10, 1983 Mike Olt R-R 6’2” 210 Aug 27, 1988 44 Anthony Rizzo L-L 6’3” 240 Aug 8, 1989 L-R 5’10” 170 Nov 30, 1985 24 Luis Valbuena 61 Christian Villanueva R-R 5’11” 160 Jun 19, 1991 5 Josh Vitters R-R 6’2” 200 Aug 27, 1989 22 Logan Watkins L-R 5’11” 175 Aug 29, 1989 # Outfielders 7 Brett Jackson 21 Junior Lake Justin Ruggiano 19 Nate Schierholtz 68 Jorge Soler 6 Ryan Sweeney 72 Matt Szczur

B/T Ht L-R 6’2” R-R 6’3” R-R 6’1” L-R 6’2” R-R 6’4” L-L 6’4” R-R 6’1”

Wt DOB 220 Aug 2, 1988 215 Mar 27, 1990 210 Apr 12, 1982 215 Feb 15, 1984 215 Feb 25, 1992 225 Feb 20, 1985 195 Jul 20, 1989

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• Talking Stick Resort/Casino • Talking Stick Golf Club

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NEW MGR. ROBIN VENTURAY #23 2013 RECORD: 63-99 FIFTH PLACE, AL CENTRAL

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chicago white sox

After five up and down seasons and a miserable first half of the 2013 campaign, the White Sox officially threw in the towel on July 30, sending pitcher Jake Peavy to the eventual World Series champion Boston Red Sox in a mutually beneficial three-team deal with the Detroit Tigers that signaled a new direction for the White Sox franchise. In exchange for Peavy the Sox received a handful of prospects including young outfielder Avisail Garcia, who stepped right into the starting lineup and hit .304 in 42 games from early August to the end of the season with five home runs, four doubles, two triples and 21 RBI. Whereas the 2012 Sox looked like serious contenders residing in first place for most of the season until a late September swoon, the 2013 version was never in the race. In last place 14 games behind at the All-Star break, a house cleaning was in order. The White Sox were the only team in the American League to score less than 600 runs and opponents outscored Chicago by 125 runs. Adam the “Big Donkey” Dunn remains the Dave Kingman of his era leading the Sox with 34 home runs while hitting a paltry .219. At 37, Paul Konerko had the worst season of his 15 years in Chicago hitting 12 home runs with 54 RBI and a .244 average but the Sox still extended him a $2.5 million one-year contract for his farewell tour. The Sox revamping also included the departures of relief pitchers Matt Thornton and Jesse Crain in exchange for almost nothing but freed up $10 million in payroll. Gone also is outfielder Alex Rios and the $27 million remaining on his contract for the next two years to the Texas Rangers in exchange for young infielder Leury Garcia, who is still playing for the major league minimum. The Sox were busy during the winter meetings trading pitcher Hector Santiago to the Arizona Diamondbacks for outfielder Adam Eaton. But the biggest move made by the Sox during the off-season was the signing of Cuban defector, Jose Abreu to a six-year, $68 million contract the largest in franchise history terms of total dollars. The all-time, single-season, record holder in the Cuban National Series (the regular season), Abreu hit an astonishing 33 home runs in just 66 games (despite missing 23 games with a shoulder injury) in the 2010-2011 season, (tying current Oakland A’s outfielder Yoenis Cespedes mark) while hitting .453 with 79 runs scored, 93 RBI and a .986 slugging percentage. He hit .383 with three home runs and nine RBI for Cuba in the 2013 World Baseball Classic.

ARRIVALS: 1B Jose Cabrera, OF Adam Eaton DEPARTURES: RHP Jake Peavy, LHP Hector Santiago 58

40-man roster # Pitchers B/T Ht Ronald Belisario R-R 6’3” 50 John Danks L-L 6’1” Frank De Los Santos L-L 6’0” Scott Downs L-L 6’2” 54 Deunte Heath R-R 6’4” 45 Erik Johnson R-R 6’3” 65 Nate Jones R-R 6’5” 61 Charlie Leesman L-L 6’4” 27 Matt Lindstrom R-R 6’3” 63 Nestor Molina R-R 6’1” Felipe Paulino R-R 6’3” 68 Jake Petricka R-R 6’5” 62 Jose Quintana R-L 6’1” 64 Andre Rienzo R-R 6’3” 49 Chris Sale L-L 6’6” Eric Surkamp L-L 6’5” 46 Donnie Veal L-L 6’4” 60 Daniel Webb R-R 6’3”

Wt DOB 240 Dec 31, 1982 215 Apr 15, 1985 165 Nov 17, 1987 220 Mar 17, 1976 240 Aug 8, 1985 235 Dec 30, 1989 210 Jan 28, 1986 210 Mar 10, 1987 220 Feb 11, 1980 220 Jan 9, 1989 270 Oct 5, 1983 200 Jun 5, 1988 215 Jan 24, 1989 190 Jun 5, 1988 180 Mar 30, 1989 215 Jul 16, 1987 235 Sep 18, 1984 210 Aug 18, 1989

# Catchers 21 Tyler Flowers Adrian Nieto 36 Josh Phegley

B/T Ht Wt DOB R-R 6’4” 245 Jan 24, 1986 S-R 6’0” 200 Nov 12, 1989 R-R 5’10” 220 Feb 12, 1988

# Infielders 79 Jose Abreu 15 Gordon Beckham Matt Davidson 32 Adam Dunn Jake Elmore 28 Leury Garcia 12 Conor Gillaspie 7 Jeff Keppinger Paul Konerko 10 Alexei Ramirez Carlos Sanchez 5 Marcus Semien

B/T Ht Wt DOB R-R 6’3” 255 Jan 29, 1987 R-R 6’0” 190 Sep 16, 1986 R-R 6’2” 225 Mar 26, 1991 L-R 6’6” 285 Nov 9, 1979 R-R 5’9” 185 Jun 15, 1987 S-R 5’7” 160 Mar 18, 1991 L-R 6’1” 205 Jul 18, 1987 R-R 6’0” 185 Apr 21, 1980 R-R 6’2” 220 Mar 5, 1976 R-R 6’2” 180 Sep 22, 1981 S-R 5’11” 195 Jun 29, 1992 R-R 6’1” 190 Sep 17, 1990

# Outfielders 20 Jordan Danks 30 Alejandro De Aza Adam Eaton 26 Avisail Garcia 29 Jared Mitchell Trayce Thompson 24 Dayan Viciedo

B/T Ht Wt DOB L-R 6’4” 210 Aug 7, 1986 L-L 6’0” 190 Apr 11, 1984 L-L 5’8” 185 Dec 6, 1988 R-R 6’4” 240 Jun 12, 1991 L-L 6’0” 205 Oct 13, 1988 R-R 6’3” 215 Mar 15, 1991 R-R 5’11” 230 Mar 10, 1989

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NEW MGR. BRIAN PRICE #38 2013 RECORD, 90-72 THIRD PLACE, NL CENTRAL

In the end it was manager Dusty Baker who was the fall guy for the “underachieving” Cincinnati Reds according to general manager Walt Jocketty. Despite reaching the post-season for the third time in the last four years, Baker was released after six seasons, departing with a 509-463 record and two NL Central division titles. Unfortunately all three of the Reds playoff appearances under Baker ended abruptly with last season’s loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates in the one-game, wild card playoff being the quickest. If the Reds were indeed underachievers losing seven more games from the previous season, while slipping two spots in the NL Central division standings, their competition was vastly improved. The division-winning St. Louis Cardinals went from 88 wins in 2012 to 97 in 2013 while the surprising Pittsburgh Pirates jumped from 79 wins in 2012 to 94 last year and the team’s first winning record since 1992. While the Reds overall performance was slightly down from the previous season, the absence of ace starting pitcher Johnny Cueto for most of the season certainly stung. Cueto was 5-2 with a 2.82 ERA in 11 starts spanning 60 innings. Face of the franchise Joey Votto, played in all 162 games on the schedule and led the National League in both walks and on-base percentage for the third straight season, while scoring more than 100 runs for the third time in four years. Second baseman Brandon Phillips was elected to his third All-Star game, won his fourth Gold Glove, and drove in a career-high 103 runs. Departing free-agent Shin Soo Choo, who signed a seven-year $139 contract with the Texas Rangers, clears the path for minor league base stealing phenom Billy Hamilton, slated to be the team’s starting center fielder. A formidable Reds starting rotation was led by Mat Latos and Brian Leake who both recorded 14-7 records. Latos had a 3.16 ERA with 187 strikeouts in 210 innings, while Leake posted a 3.37 ERA in 192 innings. In his eighth season in Cincinnati, Bronson Arroyo was 14-12 with a 3.79 ERA in 202 innings and remained an unsigned free-agent at the time of this writing. Hard throwing reliever Aroldis Chapman saved 38 games for the second year in a row with a 2.54 ERA and 112 strikeouts in 63 innings and made his second straight All- Star appearance. Chapman’s 15.8 strikeouts-per-nine innings, was considerably higher than Randy Johnson’s single season record of 13.4, though lacking the required minimum innings to qualify for the record. The Reds should still be a force to be reckoned with in the tough NL Central.

ARRIVALS: RHP Chien Ming-Wang, 2B Skip Schumacher DEPARTURES: OF Shin Soo Choo, RHP Bronson Arroyo 60

40-man roster # Pitchers 34 Homer Bailey 53 Pedro Beato 51 Jonathan Broxton 54 Aroldis Chapman 58 Nick Christiani 52 Tony Cingrani 73 Carlos Contreras 67 Daniel Corcino 47 Johnny Cueto 74 Ismael Guillon 64 David Holmberg 60 J.J. Hoover 55 Mat Latos 44 Mike Leake 63 Sam LeCure 45 Sean Marshall 66 Logan Ondrusek 43 Manny Parra 46 Curtis Partch Chad Rogers 31 Alfredo Simon

B/T Ht Wt DOB R-R 6’4” 230 May 3, 1986 R-R 6’6” 230 Oct 27, 1986 R-R 6’4” 310 Jun 16, 1984 L-L 6’4” 205 Feb 28, 1988 R-R 6’0” 190 Jul 17, 1987 L-L 6’4” 215 Jul 5, 1989 R-R 5’11” 205 Jan 8, 1991 R-R 5’11” 205 Aug 26, 1990 R-R 5’11” 215 Feb 15, 1986 L-L 6’2” 218 Feb 13, 1992 R-L 6’3” 225 Jul 19, 1991 R-R 6’3” 225 Aug 13, 1987 R-R 6’6” 245 Dec 9, 1987 R-R 5’10” 185 Nov 12, 1987 R-R 6’0” 205 May 4, 1984 L-L 6’7” 225 Aug 30, 1982 R-R 6’8” 230 Feb 13, 1985 L-L 6’3” 205 Oct 30, 1982 R-R 6’5” 240 Feb 13, 1987 R-R 5’11” 205 Aug 3, 1989 R-R 6’6” 265 May 8, 1981

# Catchers Tucker Barnhart 39 Devin Mesoraco 29 Brayan Pena

B/T Ht Wt DOB S-R 5’11” 195 Jan 7, 1991 R-R 6’1” 230 Jun 19, 1988 S-R 5’9” 230 Jan 7, 1982

# Infielders 2 Zack Cozart 21 Todd Frazier 9 Jack Hannahan 4 Brandon Phillips 36 Henry Rodriguez 25 Skip Schumaker 50 Neftali Soto 19 Joey Votto

B/T Ht Wt DOB R-R 6’0” 195 Aug 12, 1985 R-R 6’3” 220 Feb 12, 1986 L-R 6’2” 210 Mar 4, 1980 R-R 6’0” 200 Jun 28, 1981 S-R 5’8” 200 Feb 9, 1990 L-R 5’10” 195 Feb 3, 1980 R-R 6’1” 215 Feb 28, 1989 L-R 6’2” 220 Sep 10, 1983

# Outfielders 32 Jay Bruce Juan Duran 6 Billy Hamilton 28 Chris Heisey Ryan LaMarre 48 Ryan Ludwick 23 Donald Lutz 77 Yorman Rodriguez

B/T Ht L-L 6’3” R-R 6’7” S-R 6’0” R-R 6’1” R-L 6’1” R-L 6’2” L-R 6’3” R-R 6’3”

Wt DOB 215 Apr 3, 1987 205 Sep 2, 1991 160 Sep 9, 1990 210 Dec 14, 1984 205 Nov 21, 1988 215 Jul 13, 1978 250 Feb 6, 1989 197 Aug 15, 1992

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MOST MEMORABLE EXPERIENCES in Glendale 1. LIONS, TIGERS AND SHARKS, OH MY! – The Wildlife World Zoo & Aquarium is Arizona’s largest collection of exotic animals! Take in the breathtaking aquarium with 85 exhibits. See their ad for a special coupon. 623-935-9453

5. UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX STADIUM - Home of the NFCChampions Arizona Cardinals, and is also adjacent to Westgate City Center. Catch a game or take a tour of this massive stadium. 623-433-7100

2. CURTAIN UP – Dinner and a movie is so yesterday. Dinner and a show…now that’s an experience. Voted “Best of the Valley” by Phoenix Magazine, the Arizona Broadway Theatre is sure to entertain the senses. 623-776-8400

6. STROLL IN THE GARDENS – 1,000 cactus, trees and shrubs await you desert style, where you’ll enjoy a self-guided tour at Xeriscape Botanical Garden. Don’t forget to stop by the library to check out a listening wand, so you may learn the names of the foliage. 623-930-3596

3. WIGWAM RESORT – Beloved by generations, this Arizona landmark and Historic Hotel of America couples historic charm with a truly modern sense of adventure. Enjoy legendary golf, superb spa, distinctive cuisine, 623935-3811.

7. FOR THE “CHOC-O-HOLIC” IN ALL OF US – The Cerreta Candy Company has been making candy by hand for over 40 years. Enjoy a guided tour at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Monday thru Friday and a nonguided video tour anytime. 623-930-9000

4. BLAST OFF WITH SOME FAMILY FUN – Children, and grown-ups, alike, can enjoy simulated space missions, interact with real NASA astronauts and learn all about the wonders of the cosmos at the Challenger Space Center. 480-488-1906

8. BOOTS AND BIKES – The 19,840 acres of Estrella Mountain desert and mountains became the first regional park in the Maricopa County Park System in 1954, and once you hike or bike in it, you’ll understand why. 623-932-3811

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9. PACK A ROMANTIC PICNIC LUNCH – The crown jewel of Glendale’s park system, Sahuaro Ranch Park offers users both a recreational and historic experience. This park is unique with it’s historic ranch buildings and wonderful flora. 623-930-4200 10. LAKE PLEASANT REGIONAL PARK – One of the most scenic water recreation areas in the “Valley of the Sun”, the park offers many activities, such as camping, boating, fishing, swimming, hiking, picnicking, and wildlife viewing. Turn off your mobile phone and unleash some family fun! 602-372-7460 AZ

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The mural backdrop on the Cleveland Indians official web site features the illustrated likenesses of manager Terry Francona and smiling outfielder Nick Swisher, each of whom immediately became the faces of the franchise in their first season with the club. After hitting their stride around mid-May, the Indians engaged in a season-long dogfight with the Detroit Tigers finishing in second place a mere one game back. And although the Indians were eliminated by the Tampa Rays in the American League wild card playoff game, Cleveland’s 92 wins represented a 22-game turnaround and Francona was named AL Manager of the Year. Signed as a free agent in January 2013, 10-year veteran Swisher, a native born Ohioan, made it abundantly clear that he couldn’t have been happier to be with any other team. Swisher led Cleveland with 22 home runs and drove in 63 while hitting .246 but his contributions’ were also of an intangible nature having more to do with his effusive personality. Other newcomers included; nine-year veteran left-handed pitcher Scott Kazmir, free agent center fielder Michael Bourn and 18-year veteran slugger, DH Jason Giambi. Like Swisher, Giambi’s exuberance was contagious. Kazmir completed a dramatic comeback from a two-year exile in the minors going 10-9 with a 4.094 ERA in 158 innings but has since departed as a free-agent signing with Oakland. Giambi appeared in 71 games hitting nine home runs with 31 RBI and a .183 average which doesn’t look like much but the Indians liked him enough to invite back to spring training this year. In his second full season, second baseman Jason Kipnis, was name to the AL All-Star team, hit 17 homes runs with 84 RBI and a .284 average. Catcher Carlos Santana, (20 HR, 74 RBI, .268) was spelled by Brazilian born rookie Yan Gomes who hit 11 home runs with 38 RBI and .294 average in 88 games. Gomes is slated to be the team’s starting catcher this year with Santana moving to first base and DH. Pitcher Justin Masterson led the Indians with 14 wins, a 3.45 ERA in 193 innings and an American League leading three shutouts. Ubaldo Jiminez rebounded nicely from his 17-loss, 5.40, 2012 season going 13-9 with a 3.30 ERA in 182 innings. At the time of this writing Jiminez remained an unsigned free agent. It’s going to be hard to replicate the kind of magic the Indians were able to muster in 2013 and the team could still use an arm or two to replace Jiminez and Kazmir, but Cleveland should still figure to contend the AL Central.

ARRIVALS: RHP Shawn Marcum, RHP Jon Axford DEPARTURES: LHP Scott Kazmir, RHP Ubaldo Jiminez 62

40-man roster # Pitchers 73 Austin Adams 37 Cody Allen 44 John Axford 51 Scott Barnes 47 Trevor Bauer 59 Carlos Carrasco 36 Preston Guilmet 50 Nick Hagadone 56 Frank Herrmann 70 T.J. House 61 Colt Hynes 28 Corey Kluber 20 C.C. Lee 63 Justin Masterson 34 Zach McAllister 88 Josh Outman 52 Vinnie Pestano 71 Bryan Price 35 Marc Rzepczynski 31 Danny Salazar 27 Bryan Shaw 43 Josh Tomlin Blake Wood

B/T Ht Wt DOB R-R 5’11” 190 Aug 19, 1986 R-R 6’1” 210 Nov 20, 1988 R-R 6’5” 220 Apr 1, 1983 L-L 6’4” 200 Sep 5, 1987 R-R 6’1” 190 Jan 17, 1991 R-R 6’3” 210 Mar 21, 1987 R-R 6’2” 200 Jul 27, 1987 L-L 6’5” 230 Jan 1, 1986 L-R 6’4” 220 May 30, 1984 R-L 6’1” 205 Sep 29, 1989 L-L 5’11” 200 Jun 28, 1985 R-R 6’4” 215 Apr 10, 1986 R-R 5’11” 190 Oct 21, 1986 R-R 6’6” 250 Mar 22, 1985 R-R 6’6” 240 Dec 8, 1987 L-L 6’1” 205 Sep 14, 1984 R-R 6’0” 200 Feb 20, 1985 R-R 6’4” 210 Nov 13, 1986 L-L 6’1” 215 Aug 29, 1985 L-R 6’0” 190 Jan 11, 1990 S-R 6’1” 210 Nov 8, 1987 R-R 6’1” 190 Oct 19, 1984 R-R 6’5” 240 Aug 8, 1985

# Catchers 10 Yan Gomes 41 Carlos Santana

B/T Ht Wt DOB R-R 6’2” 215 Jul 19, 1987 S-R 5’11” 200 Apr 8, 1986

# Infielders 1 David Adams 74 Jesus Aguilar 4 Mike Aviles 13 Asdrubal Cabrera 8 Lonnie Chisenhall 46 David Cooper 78 Erik Gonzalez 22 Jason Kipnis 62 Jose Ramirez 33 Nick Swisher

B/T Ht Wt DOB R-R 6’1” 205 May 15, 1987 R-R 6’3” 250 Jun 30, 1990 R-R 5’10” 205 Mar 13, 1981 S-R 6’0” 205 Nov 13, 1985 L-R 6’2” 190 Oct 4, 1988 L-L 6’0” 200 Feb 12, 1987 R-R 6’1” 165 Aug 31, 1991 L-R 5’11” 190 Apr 3, 1987 S-R 5’9” 165 Sep 17, 1992 S-L 6’0” 200 Nov 25, 1980

# Outfielders 24 Michael Bourn 23 Michael Brantley 75 Carlos Moncrief 7 David Murphy 9 Ryan Raburn

B/T Ht Wt DOB L-R 5’11” 180 Dec 27, 1982 L-L 6’2” 200 May 15, 1987 L-R 6’0” 220 Nov 3, 1988 L-L 6’4” 210 Oct 18, 1981 R-R 6’0” 185 Apr 17, 1981

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Mom knew a thing or two when she told you to go outside and play. Mom was right. Fresh air. Physical activity. Fun. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the way to spend some leisure time. And the place to do it is Fountain Hills, Arizona. Fill your days with mountain biking, hiking, horseback riding or a round of golf at one of the award-winning courses. Even art is an outside experience in Fountain Hills, where you can enjoy the extensive public art collection all year long. Come see us. And get outside.

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colorado rockies 40-man roster

Although the Rockies improved by 10 games in rookie manager Walt Weiss’s first year at the helm, Colorado still finished in last place in the NL West for the second year in a row and suffered its third straight losing season. The Rockies received solid performances from the front of the pitching rotation. Ten-year veteran Jorge De La Rosa posted career best numbers going 16-6 (.727) with a 3.49 ERA in 30 starts. Combined with 25-year-old Joulys Chacin (joo-LEEZ cha-SEEN) 14-10, 3.47 and 23-yeear-old Tyler Chitwood, 8-5, 3.15, the trio of starting pitchers became the first in the team’s 21-year history with ERA’s under 4.00, but the Rockies’s 4.44 team-ERA was still the worst in the National League. The Rockies were also bitten by the injury bug for the second straight season. After missing most of the 2012 season with an aggravated groin injury, shortstop Troy Tulowitzki was out for a month with a broken rib suffered on June 13 but was still elected to his third all-star team, finishing the season with 25 home runs, 82 RBI, a .312 batting average and .931 OPS. Left fielder Carlos Gonzalez was also out of the lineup for significant periods of time with a sprained finger. Like Tulowitzki, Gonzalez was productive when he played hitting 26 home runs with 70 RBI and a .302 batting average in 110 games and was also elected to his second all-star team. Center fielder Dexter Fowler also missed time after being hit by a pitch on his right wrist on June 25. Fowler spent two stints on the DL and was dealt to the Houston Astros in December for pitcher Jordan Lyles and outfielder Brandon Barnes. The Rockies were busy in the off-season signing free-agent first baseman Justin Morneau and pitcher Latroy Hawkins. It’s the end of an era for the first generation of major league baseball in Colorado, where for the first time in 17 Opening Days, Todd Helton will not be starting at first base for the Rockies. The all-time franchise leader in hits (2,519), games (2,247), runs (1,401), total bases, (4292), doubles (592), home runs (396), RBI (1,406) and bases on balls (1,335), In his final home game at Coors Field on September 25, 2013, Helton homered, hit a sac-fly and slid headfirst into second with a run scoring double in a fitting finale for the home fans. Helton may well be the first Rockies player elected to the Hall of Fame and his number 17 will be the first to be retired by the franchise in the team’s 2014 home opener.

ARRIVALS: 1B Justin Morneau, RHP Latroy Hawkins DEPARTURES: 1B Todd Helton (retired), OF Dexter Fowler 64

# Pitchers Brett Anderson Jayson Aquino 34 Matt Belisle 35 Chad Bettis 49 Rex Brothers 45 Jhoulys Chacin 32 Tyler Chatwood 29 Jorge De La Rosa Raul Fernandez 53 Christian Friedrich LaTroy Hawkins Tommy Kahnle Boone Logan 59 Wilton Lopez Jordan Lyles Tyler Matzek Franklin Morales 12 Juan Nicasio 0 Adam Ottavino 62 Rob Scahill Kraig Sitton

B/T Ht L-L 6’4” L-L 6’1” R-R 6’4” R-R 6’1” L-L 6’0” R-R 6’3” R-R 6’0” L-L 6’1” R-R 6’2” R-L 6’4” R-R 6’5” R-R 6’1” R-L 6’5” R-R 6’0” R-R 6’4” L-L 6’3” L-L 6’1” R-R 6’3” S-R 6’5” L-R 6’2” L-L 6’5”

Wt DOB 235 Feb 1, 1988 180 Nov 22, 1992 225 Jun 6, 1980 200 Apr 26, 1989 210 Dec 18, 1987 225 Jan 7, 1988 185 Dec 16, 1989 220 Apr 5, 1981 180 Jun 22, 1990 215 Jul 8, 1987 220 Dec 21, 1972 230 Aug 7, 1989 215 Aug 13, 1984 205 Jul 19, 1983 215 Oct 19, 1990 210 Oct 19, 1990 210 Jan 24, 1986 230 Aug 31, 1986 230 Nov 22, 1985 220 Feb 15, 1987 190 Jul 13, 1988

# Catchers 20 Wilin Rosario

B/T Ht Wt DOB R-R 5’11” 215 Feb 23, 1989

# Infielders 65 Cristhian Adames 28 Nolan Arenado Rosell Herrera 9 DJ LeMahieu Justin Morneau 15 Jordan Pacheco 14 Josh Rutledge 2 Troy Tulowitzki 4 Ryan Wheeler

B/T Ht S-R 6’0” R-R 6’1” S-R 6’3” R-R 6’4” L-R 6’4” R-R 6’1” R-R 6’1” R-R 6’3” L-R 6’3”

Wt DOB 160 Jul 26, 1991 205 Apr 16, 1991 180 Oct 16, 1992 205 Jul 13, 1988 215 May 15, 1981 200 Jan 30, 1986 190 Apr 21, 1989 215 Oct 10, 1984 235 Jul 10, 1988

# Outfielders Brandon Barnes 19 Charlie Blackmon 3 Michael Cuddyer 23 Charlie Culberson 6 Corey Dickerson 5 Carlos Gonzalez Kent Matthes Kyle Parker Drew Stubbs

B/T Ht R-R 6’2” L-L 6’3” R-R 6’2” R-R 6’1” L-R 6’1” L-L 6’1” R-R 6’2” R-R 6’0” R-R 6’4”

Wt DOB 205 May 15, 1986 210 Jul 1, 1986 220 Mar 27, 1979 200 Apr 10, 1989 205 May 22, 1989 220 Oct 17, 1985 215 Jan 8, 1987 200 Sep 30, 1989 205 Oct 4, 1984

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MOST MEMORABLE EXPERIENCES in Fountain Hills 1. WORLD’S HIGHEST FOUNTAIN - At its full height of 560 feet, the fountain in the center of Fountain Hills, spectacular for day or night viewing, is higher than the Washington Monument and three times as high as Old Faithful Geyser in Yellowstone Park.

2. FORT MCDOWELL CASINO – This fantastic casino (open 24 hours every day) brings fun, excitement and premier dining to visitors by offering slots, cards, bingo, colorful stage shows and fantastic buffets and restaurants. 800-THE-FORT 3. UNCOVER ARIZONA GEMS - Sami Fine Jewelry is the destination for Arizona gems (Arizona Four Peaks Amethyst, Arizona Peridot, and Arizona “Anthill” Garnet) and fine jewelry. Voted one of America’s Top 5 Cool Jewelry stores! 877-376-6323 4. WE-KO-PA GOLF CLUB – Whether you play the awardwinning Cholla Course or the newer Saguaro Course, you’re in for a desert golf experience unlike any other in Arizona. At We-Ko-Pa, it’s just you, your ball and good old Mother Nature. 866-660-7700

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5. RIVER OF TIME MUSEUM - Through its creative settings and informative exhibits, The River of Time Museum recounts the captivating past of this desert valley. Learn about the large communities that grew here centuries ago and why they disappeared. 480-837-2612 6. BIRDWATCHING - This area is a great place for bird watching due to its diverse habitats. Fountain Lake and the two rivers - the Salt and the Verde, are great hotspots, which are home to many year-round species. 7. MCDOWELL MOUNTAIN PARK - Hiking, mountain biking and horseback riding trails await through beautiful desert scenery. Look for deer, javelina, coyotes and a multitude of bird species. Whether you are going for a short stroll or looking for a challenge, this is a must do. 480-471-0173

9. SAGUARO LAKE - Fifteen minutes from Fort McDowell, this is one of the loveliest and most popular recreation sites in Tonto National Forest. Boat ramps, fishing pavilions, swimming, picnic tables and restroom facilities are available at two locations. The golden cliffs and rugged shoreline of Saguaro Lake make a spectacular setting for outdoor activities. 602-225-5200 10. JAZZ IN THE HILLS Some of the Valley’s best Jazz musicians can be heard at Alchemy at CopperWynd Resort from 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm, reservations recommended. Please call for schedule: 480333-1880 AZ

8. LAKE OVERLOOK TRAIL - An easy-moderate 1.5 mile hike that is accessible from the heart of downtown Fountain Hills and offers some of the outstanding views of the Town and the neighboring Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation and surrounding mountains, 480-816-5100. 65

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kansas city royals

The old adage about good pitching beating good hitting rang true for the Royals who led the league with a 3.45 team ERA in 2013 and managed to outscore opponents 648-601 despite finishing with the fifth fewest runs scored in the American League. In manager Ned Yost’s third full season, the Royals improved by 14 games, finishing in third place, seven games behind the AL Central division leading Detroit Tigers. In his first full season with the Royals, 10-year veteran starting pitcher Jeremy Guthrie reached career highs at 15 victories and 211 innings pitched with a 4.04 ERA. Since being acquired by the Royals from the Colorado Rockies on July 20, 2012, Guthrie is 2015 with a 3.78 ERA in 47 starts. Guthrie is signed for $17 million through 2015 with a $10 million mutual option for 2016. Acquired from the Tampa Bay Rays with pitcher Wade Davis in a trade for Royals top prospect Wil Meyers, James Shields went 13-9 with a 3.15 ERA and led the AL with 228 innings pitched and 34 starts. Davis struggled in his return as a starter going 8-11, with a 5.32 ERA in 24 starts and finished the season back in the pen. Fifteen-year veteran Bruce Chen went 9-4 with a 3.27 ERA in 15 starts and 19 relief appearances spanning 121 innings. Ervin Santana was a hard luck 9-10 with a 3.24 ERA in 211 innings both remained unsigned free agents at the time of this writing. In his fourth season, righty Greg Holland converted 47 of 50 save opportunities with a 1.21 ERA and 103 strikeouts in 67 innings pitched and was named to his first all-star team. Luke Hochevar was also splendid in middle relief going 5-2 with a 1.92 ERA and 82 strikeouts in 70 innings. Catcher Salvador Perez, 23 hit .292 with 13 home runs and 79 RBI and was named to the All-Star game in his first season as a starter. First baseman Eric Hosmer hit .302 with 17 home runs and 79 RBI and won a Gold Glove award. Left fielder Alex Gordon it 20 home runs with 81 RBI won his third Gold Glove and was named to his first All-Star team. Billy Butler turned in a solid performance at DH hitting .289 with 15 home runs and a team leading 82 RBI. The Royals $86 million payroll ranked 22nd of 30 major league teams and a solid nucleus of young home-grown players are locked up at very reasonable salaries for the next few years. ARRIVALS: C Ramon Hernandez, DH Danny Valencia, 2B Omar Infante DEPARTURES: LHP: Bruce Chen, RHP Ervin Santana, OF David Lough 66

40-man roster # Pitchers 67 Francisley Bueno 62 Maikel Cleto 31 Louis Coleman 55 Tim Collins 43 Aaron Crow 17 Wade Davis 41 Danny Duffy 36 Chris Dwyer 11 Jeremy Guthrie 40 Kelvin Herrera 44 Luke Hochevar 56 Greg Holland 49 Donnie Joseph 38 John Lamb 48 Michael Mariot 46 Justin Marks 33 James Shields 25 Everett Teaford 51 Jason Vargas 30 Yordano Ventura

B/T Ht Wt DOB L-L 5’10” 215 Mar 5, 1981 R-R 6’3” 250 May 1, 1989 R-R 6’4” 205 Apr 4, 1986 L-L 5’7” 165 Aug 21, 1989 R-R 6’3” 195 Nov 10, 1986 R-R 6’5” 225 Sep 7, 1985 L-L 6’3” 200 Dec 21, 1988 R-L 6’3” 210 Apr 10, 1988 R-R 6’1” 205 Apr 8, 1979 R-R 5’10” 200 Dec 31, 1989 R-R 6’5” 215 Sep 15, 1983 R-R 5’10” 200 Nov 20, 1985 L-L 6’3” 190 Nov 1, 1987 L-L 6’4” 205 Jul 10, 1990 R-R 5’11” 195 Oct 20, 1988 L-L 6’3” 195 Jan 12, 1988 R-R 6’4” 215 Dec 20, 1981 L-L 6’0” 165 May 15, 1984 L-L 6’0” 215 Feb 2, 1983 R-R 5’11” 180 Jun 3, 1991

# Catchers 12 Brett Hayes 26 Francisco Pena 13 Salvador Perez

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# Infielders 64 Emilio Bonifacio 37 Pedro Ciriaco 24 Christian Colon 61 Cheslor Cuthbert 2 Alcides Escobar 9 Johnny Giavotella 35 Eric Hosmer 14 Omar Infante 8 Mike Moustakas 19 Danny Valencia

B/T Ht Wt DOB S-R 5’11” 205 Apr 23, 1985 R-R 6’0” 180 Sep 27, 1985 R-R 5’10” 185 May 14, 1989 R-R 6’1” 190 Nov 16, 1992 R-R 6’1” 195 Dec 16, 1986 R-R 5’8” 180 Jul 10, 1987 L-L 6’4” 220 Oct 24, 1989 R-R 5’11” 195 Dec 26, 1981 L-R 6’0” 210 Sep 11, 1988 R-R 6’2” 220 Sep 19, 1984

# Outfielders 63 Lane Adams 23 Norichika Aoki 6 Lorenzo Cain 1 Jarrod Dyson 4 Alex Gordon 27 Justin Maxwell

B/T Ht R-R 6’2” L-R 5’9” R-R 6’2” L-R 5’9” L-R 6’1” R-R 6’5”

Wt DOB 200 Feb 13, 1984 230 Oct 12, 1989 245 May 10, 1990

Wt DOB 200 Nov 13, 1989 175 Jan 5, 1982 205 Apr 13, 1986 160 Aug 15, 1984 220 Feb 10, 1984 220 Nov 6, 1983

# Designated Hitter B/T Ht Wt DOB 16 Billy Butler R-R 6’1” 240 Apr 18, 1986

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Tucson and Southern Arizona

ith its towering saguaros standing guard, Southern Arizona is an impressive region filled with wonders of nature, steeped in history, and rich in culture. You can tour a Spanish Colonial mission and explore stunning caves. You can shop for antiques and dine in style. You can stay at world-class resorts and play golf amid splendorous landscapes. POPULAR DESTINATIONS INCLUDE: Bisbee – located 90 miles southeast of Tucson, Bisbee sends visitors back to a time when the Wild West was blossoming. Famous for the historic Copper Queen Mine, strolling the sidewalks of this southwestern gem lets you relish in art galleries, gourmet restaurants, coffee houses and antique shops. A visit to the wonderfully restored Victorian neighborhoods set on the hillsides will transport you to Europe. 866-2BISBEE Tombstone – founded in 1877, the “Town too Tough to Die” is home to the infamous gunfight at OK Corral. Step back in time and enjoy its notorious streets lined with saloons, restaurants, shops and stores. Take in a reenactment of the bitter fight between the Earps and the Clantons. Visit Tombstone and walk where heroes and villains of the old west lived, worked and fought. 888457-3929 Tubac – notably cooler than Phoenix and Tucson, this centuries-old town lies adjacent to the Coronado National Forest. Tubac features a variety of locally owner restaurants and comfortable bed and breakfasts. Other highlights include the Art Colony of Tubac, the Tubac Presidio

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State Historic Park, and the Santa Cruz River – a favorite for birdwatchers. 520-398-2704 Tucson – Boasting over 350 days of sunshine, Tucson is a mecca for outdoor adventure and golf. The city also contains an extensive arts community, world-class accommodations and spas, and a growing culinary and nightlife scene. You’ll want to take in major events such as the Tucson Culinary Festival, the Tucson Gem and Mineral Show and the Accenture Match Play Championships. Home to the University of Arizona, Tucson will keep you entertained. 800-638-8350 AZ 67

MEMORABLE WAYS TO EXPLORE Southern Arizona 1. TUCSON ADVENTURES What better way to view the gorgeous landscape of Southern Arizona than from a Hot Air Balloon! Bring your camera for incredible photos. After your magic carpet ride enjoy a champagne toast! FAA Certified Pilots & Hot Air Balloons. Book your adventure today 1-800-742-2556 • tucsonadventures.com 2. SHOP TIL YOU DROP AT FOOTHILLS MALL! Discover one of the most unique shopping experiences in southeastern Arizona. With a vast of array of stores, outlets, restaurants, eateries and entertainment venues, Foothills Mall has something for everyone! 520-219-0650 • shopfoothillsmall.com 3. ARIZONA-SONORA DESERT MUSEUM Experience the majesty of the Sonoran Desert at this fusion, zoo, botanic garden, natural history museum and art gallery nestled in the Tucson Mountains adjacent to Saguaro National Park (West). Enjoy 21 scenic acres and live animal presentations. 520-8832701 • desertmuseum.org

4. O.K. CORRAL TOMBSTONE Tour the world’s most famous gunfight site at the O.K. Corral in Tombstone, “the town too tough to die.” Walk where Wyatt Earp, Doc Holliday, Virgil and Morgan Earp fought the Clantons and McLaurys. Gunfight reenacted daily at 2 p.m. 520-457-3456 • okcorral.com 5. PIMA AIR & SPACE MUSEUM Where history takes flight! Tour one of the largest air and space museums in the world. See more than 300 aircraft and spacecraft including many of the most historically significant and technically advanced craft ever produced. 520-574-0462 • pimaair.org 6. CASINO DEL SOL RESORT Casino Del Sol, southern Arizona’s premier entertainment and gaming destination, offers nearly 1,000 slot machines, live blackjack, poker and bingo. Guests can choose from six restaurants and three bars that feature live entertainment Thursday – Saturday nights. Resort Packages available. 855.SOL.STAY • www.casinodelsolresort.com

7. KITT PEAK NATIONAL OBSERVATORY The world’s largest collection of optical telescopes is located high above the Sonoran Desert under some of the finest night skies in the world. Open daily with self and guided tours plus nightly star gazing programs by RSVP. Visitor center and Gift Shop. 520-3188726 • www.noao.edu 8. BISBEE AFTER 5 Join us for a unique shopping and cultural experience the second Saturday of each month. The town-wide art walks features over 30 shops and galleries, artist receptions, live entertainment and refreshments. 520-432-3554 • discoverbisbee.com. 9. TOHONO CHUL PARK Recognized as one of the great botanical gardens of the world. Stroll along themed nature trails and tours, dine in the Tea Room, shop the greenhouse and Museum shops. Experience art exhibitions, classes and workshops plus special events. 520-742-6455 • www.tohonochulpark.org.

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10. UA BIOSPHERE 2 Named one of the 50 must see “Wonders of the World”. Guided tours take you inside the world’s largest living science center dedicated to exploring future life on our planet. Located north of Tucson on Oracle Rd./Highway 77. Open daily. 520-838-6200 • B2science.org 11. COLOSSAL CAVE MOUNTAIN PARK Explore the ancient crystal cave which is on the National Register of Historic Places. See beautiful cave formations while your guide shares the Cave’s history, legends and geology. 520-647-7275 • colossalcave.com. 12. DEGRAZIA GALLERY IN THE SUN Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, designed and built by acclaimed Arizona artist Ted DeGrazia. Rotating exhibitions display some of the 15,000 DeGrazia originals housed at the gallery. Consignment room and gift shop. 520299-9191 • degrazia.org.

13. OLD TUCSON STUDIOS From cowboy gunfights and daring stunts to rip-roarin’ musical revues and comedies, Old Tucson Studios offers exciting Old West entertainment. Guided tours walk you in the footsteps of movie legends like John Wayne, Clint Eastwood and hundreds more. 520-883-0100 • oldtucson.com.

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14. QUEEN MINE TOURS IN BISBEE Don a mining lantern, hat and slicker and ride the mine train. Five tours depart everyday from the Queen Mine Tour Building, located immediately south of Old Bisbee’s business district, off the U.S. 80 interchange. 866-432-2071 • queenminetour.com. 15. KARTCHNER CAVERNS STATE PARK Experience a stunning limestone cave during a memorable 1½ hour guided tour. The Discovery Center features museums exhibits, a gift shop, theater and more. There are also campgrounds, hiking trails, picnic areas and a hummingbird garden. 520-586-2283 • www.azstateparks.com/Parks/ KACA/ 16. MISSION SAN XAVIER DEL BAC A National Historic Landmark, this “White Dove of the Desert” is filled with marvelous original statuary and mural paintings. Located 9 miles south of downtown Tucson. Take I-19 to exit 92 and follow signs. 520294-2624 • www.sanxaviermission.org.

18. EXPLORE TUBAC Located 45 miles south of Tucson, Tubac offers scenic high desert vistas, art galleries, restaurants, year-round golf, hiking, camping and more. The Tubac Presidio State Historic Park includes a Visitor Center, museum, an archaeological exhibit, historic buildings, a picnic area, and a trailhead for the Anza Trail. 520-398-2704 • www.tubacaz.com. 19. STROLL, SHOP AND PLAY ALONG 4TH AVENUE Tucson’s tree lined 4th Avenue features over 100 shops and an incredible variety of restaurants serving up everything from authentic Mexican to pizza, burgers, Greek, Italian and more! Discover live music venues to wine and sports bars for amazing nightlife. 520-624-5004 • www.fourthavenue.org. 20. TUMACÁCORI NATIONAL HISTORICAL PARK The park protects three Spanish colonial mission ruins: Tumacácori, Guevavi, and Calabazas. Located at exit 29 off of Interstate 19. Open daily. 520-398-2341 • www.nps.gov/tuma/ AZ

17. TUCSON MUSEUM OF ART AND HISTORIC BLOCK The museum features original and traveling exhibitions focusing on Art of Latin America, Art of the American West, Modern and Contemporary Art and Asian Art. 520-624-2333 • www.tucsonmuseumofart.org.

MGR. MIKE SCOSCIA #14 2013 RECORD: 78-84 THIRD PLACE AL WEST

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los angeles angels

If the Oakland A’s are providing a model on how to field a consistently competitive team within a budget-conscious payroll, then the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim are the picture a fiscal irresponsibility. During each of the last two off-seasons, the Angels have broken the bank pursuing the game’s most high-priced free agents with lavish offers beyond the means of most teams. The Angels $143 million payroll in 2013 was the fourth highest in the American League and sixth highest in the majors, which doesn’t sound all that extreme except for the fact that about half, (equivalent to the A’s entire payroll) was paid to just five players, including $9.5 million to one (Vernon Wells) who playing for another team (the Yankees). 1 Hampered by a chronic case of plantar fasciitis that brought his season to a close on July 26, Albert Pujols received $16 million to hit .258 with 17 home runs and 64 RBI in 99 games last year. At 33, Pujols is showing signs if what may very well be a steady decline. With eight years and $212 million left on a back-loaded contract that will pay him $23 million this season and increase by an additional million annually until topping off at $30 million in 2021 when Pujols will be 41 years old. In the first year of his five-year, $125 million contract Josh Hamilton hit .250 with 21 HR and 79 RBI, in 151 games and failed to make the All-Star team for the first time in six years and at 32 the world-weary slugger appears a bit weathered and worn. The Angels got a better return on pitcher CJ Wilson, 33, who reached a career high 17 wins with 7 losses and a 3.39 ERA in 33 starts spanning 212 innings in the third year of a five-year $77.5 million contract. Despite all the spending the Angels have little to show for their investment. The teams’ 73-84 record was nine games worse than 2012 and landed the Angels in third place for the second year in a row and three of the last four. Opening Day was the only day the Angels resided in first place, falling back to six and half games out by April 12, it only got worse from there, finishing 18 games behind AL West champion Oakland. Young Mike Trout, 22, continued to impress in his sophomore campaign, hitting .323 with 27 HRs, 97 RBI and a .988 OPS, while leading the AL in run scored (109) for the second straight season.

ARRIVALS: OF Josh Hamilton, LHP Jason Vargas DEPARTURES: 1B Kendry Morales, OF Tori Hunter 70

40-man roster # Pitchers 55 Joe Blanton 54 Buddy Boshers 62 Ryan Brasier 24 Sean Burnett 39 Robert Carson 65 Dane De La Rosa 49 Ernesto Frieri 40 Kevin Jepsen 58 Michael Kohn 63 Nick Maronde Brian Moran 46 Cory Rasmus 43 Garrett Richards 51 Michael Roth Fernando Salas 53 Hector Santiago 52 Matt Shoemaker 45 Tyler Skaggs 38 Joe Smith 45 Josh Wall 36 Jered Weaver 33 C.J. Wilson

B/T Ht R-R 6’2” L-L 6’3” R-R 6’0” L-L 6’1” L-L 6’4” R-R 6’7” R-R 6’2” R-R 6’3” R-R 6’2” S-L 6’3” L-L 6’3” R-R 6’0” R-R 6’3” L-L 6’1” R-R 6’2” R-L 6’0” R-R 6’2” L-L 6’5” R-R 6’2” R-R 6’6” R-R 6’7” L-L 6’1”

Wt DOB 220 Dec 11, 1980 205 May 9, 1988 205 Aug 26, 1987 180 Sep 17, 1982 240 Jan 23, 1989 245 Feb 1, 1983 205 Jul 19, 1985 235 Jul 26, 1984 200 Jun 26, 1986 205 Sep 5, 1989 210 Sep 30, 1988 200 Nov 6, 1987 215 May 27, 1988 210 Feb 15, 1990 210 May 30, 1985 210 Dec 16, 1987 225 Sep 27, 1986 215 Jul 13, 1991 205 Mar 22, 1984 215 Jan 21, 1987 210 Oct 4, 1982 210 Nov 18, 1980

# Catchers 16 Hank Conger 22 John Hester 17 Chris Iannetta

B/T Ht S-R 6’1” R-R 6’4” R-R 6’0”

Wt DOB 220 Jan 29, 1988 230 Sep 14, 1983 230 Apr 8, 1983

# Infielders 2 Erick Aybar 12 Tommy Field 6 David Freese 10 Grant Green 13 Luis Jimenez 47 Howie Kendrick 68 Efren Navarro 5 Albert Pujols 7 Andrew Romine

B/T Ht Wt DOB S-R 5’10” 180 Jan 14, 1984 R-R 5’10” 185 Feb 22, 1987 R-R 6’2” 225 Apr 28, 1983 R-R 6’3” 180 Sep 27, 1987 R-R 6’1” 205 Jan 18, 1988 R-R 5’10” 205 Jul 12, 1983 L-L 6’0” 200 May 14, 1986 R-R 6’3” 230 Jan 16, 1980 S-R 6’1” 190 Dec 24, 1985

# Outfielders 56 Kole Calhoun 19 Collin Cowgill 32 Josh Hamilton 28 Raul Ibanez 3 J.B. Shuck 27 Mike Trout

B/T Ht Wt DOB L-L 5’10” 190 Oct 14, 1987 R-L 5’9” 185 May 22, 1986 L-L 6’4” 225 May 21, 1981 L-R 6’2” 225 Jun 2, 1972 L-L 5’11” 195 Jun 18, 1987 R-R 6’2” 230 Aug 7, 1991

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los angeles dodgers

The Dodgers were buried in last place in the NL West with a 23-32 record, eight-and-a-half games behind the Arizona Diamondbacks when rookie outfielder Yasiel Puig made his big league debut on June 3, 2013. Just a week earlier second-year manager Don Mattingly erupted in a tirade criticizing both the Dodgers front office and the team’s on-field performance, sounding very much like a man who thought he was about to be fired. But then came Puig; the explosive Cuban defector immediately and almost single-handedly turned the Dodgers fortunes, going on a tear that quickly became contagious. Puig singled in his first big league at-bat, went 2-4 and doubled-off a runner on first base with a throw from the wall in right field to record the final out in his first game against the San Diego Padres. “Hello Yasiel Puig. What a way to start a career,” said Dodgers broadcaster Vin Scully. The next day Puig knocked two homers, doubled and drove in five runs. Puig’s presence ignited the Dodgers who went on an historic 42-8 run beginning on June 22nd that moved the team into first place and most likely saved Mattingly’s job. Puig hit .319 with 19 home runs and 42 RBI and compiled a .925 OPS (on-base + slugging percentages) racking up 122 hits in 104 games, finishing second in Rookie of the year voting behind Miami Marlins pitcher Jose Fernandez. The Dodgers went 69-38 (.644) after Puig’s arrival and he probably should have merited more consideration for the National League MVP award. While Puig’s accomplishments were multitude, the Dodgers pitching staff also held its own. Southpaw Clayton Kershaw posted a 16-9 record and led the National League with a 1.83 ERA, capturing the Cy Young award for the second time in the past three years. Kershaw was signed to a seven-year $215 million contract extension during the off season. Free-agent signee Zack Greinke lived up to advance billing going 15-4 with a 2.63 ERA and led the league with a .789 winningpercentage. Rookie Hyun-Jin Ryu, became the first player from the Korean Baseball Organization to join a major league team under the new silent-auction posting system, signing a six-year $36 million contract, and went 14-8 with a 3.00 ERA in 192 innings. The Dodgers defeated the Atlanta Braves three games to one in the NLDS but lost the National League Championship Series to the St. Louis Cardinals in six games. Although Mattingly’s status as manager once again came under scrutiny, in November the Dodgers formally announced that he would be retained for at least one more year. Free-agent signee Dan Haren should enhance an already formidable starting rotation.

ARRIVALS: RHP Dan Haren, SS Brendan Harris DEPARTURES: LHP Chris Capuano, 2B Mark Ellis 72

40-man roster # Pitchers 62 Pedro Baez 61 Josh Beckett 58 Chad Billingsley 60 Jose Dominguez 57 Scott Elbert 59 Stephen Fife 98 Onelki Garcia 63 Yimi Garcia 21 Zack Greinke 55 Javy Guerra 11 Dan Haren 56 J.P. Howell 74 Kenley Jansen 22 Clayton Kershaw 43 Brandon League 36 Matt Magill 76 Jarret Martin 54 Chris Perez 75 Paco Rodriguez 71 Seth Rosin 99 Hyun-Jin Ryu 0 Brian Wilson 44 Chris Withrow 28 Jamey Wright

B/T Ht R-R 6’2” R-R 6’5” R-R 6’1” R-R 6’0” L-L 6’2” R-R 6’3” L-L 6’3” R-R 6’1” R-R 6’2” R-R 6’1” R-R 6’5” L-L 6’0” S-R 6’5” L-L 6’3” R-R 6’2” R-R 6’3” L-L 6’4” R-R 6’4” L-L 6’3” R-R 6’6” R-L 6’2” R-R 6’2” R-R 6’4” R-R 6’6”

Wt DOB 195 Mar 11, 1988 225 May 15, 1980 240 Jul 29, 1984 160 Aug 7, 1990 220 Aug 13, 1985 220 Oct 4, 1986 220 Aug 2, 1989 175 Aug 18, 1990 195 Oct 21, 1983 190 Oct 31, 1985 215 Sep 17, 1980 185 Apr 25, 1983 260 Sep 30, 1987 220 Mar 19, 1988 215 Mar 16, 1983 210 Nov 10, 1989 230 Aug 14, 1989 230 Jul 1, 1985 220 Apr 16, 1991 250 Nov 2, 1988 255 Mar 25, 1987 205 Mar 16, 1982 215 Apr 1, 1989 235 Dec 24, 1974

# Catchers 31 Drew Butera 17 A.J. Ellis 52 Tim Federowicz

B/T Ht Wt DOB R-R 6’1” 200 Aug 9, 1983 R-R 6’3” 215 Apr 9, 1981 R-R 5’10” 215 Aug 5, 1987

# Infielders 23 Adrian Gonzalez 9 Dee Gordon 7 Alexander Guerrero 13 Hanley Ramirez 28 Justin Sellers 5 Juan Uribe

B/T Ht Wt DOB L-L 6’2” 225 May 8, 1982 L-R 5’11” 160 Apr 22, 1988 R-R 5’10” 197 Nov 20, 1986 R-R 6’2” 225 Dec 23, 1983 R-R 5’10” 160 Feb 1, 1986 R-R 6’0” 235 Mar 22, 1979

# Outfielders 20 Mike Baxter 48 Nick Buss 25 Carl Crawford 16 Andre Ethier 27 Matt Kemp 66 Yasiel Puig 33 Scott Van Slyke

B/T Ht L-R 6’0” L-R 6’2” L-L 6’2” L-L 6’2” R-R 6’4” R-R 6’3” R-R 6’5”

Wt DOB 195 Dec 7, 1984 195 Dec 15, 1986 215 Aug 5, 1981 205 Apr 10, 1982 215 Sep 23, 1984 245 Dec 7, 1990 250 Jul 24, 1986

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Sedona and North Central Arizona

aried and vibrant aptly describe the north central region. The famous Red Rocks of Sedona. The bar where Wyatt Earp and Doc Holiday drank whiskey. The mining town carved on a hillside. With four seasons and something for everyone, this region begs to be seen and will not soon be forgotten.

POPULAR DESTINATIONS INCLUDE: Sedona – Often called “Red Rock Country” Sedona is a four seasons playground for everyone – whether you’re into history and archaeology; arts and culture; power shopping; outdoor sports; or the spiritual and metaphysical, imagine doing all this in a backdrop of some of the most spectacular scenery in the world. Indeed, this picturesque city is surrounded by red-rock monoliths named Coffeepot, Cathedral and Thunder Mountain. At the north end of the city is the stunning Oak Creek Canyon, a breathtaking chasm that even today, is wildly wonderful. 800-288-7336 Prescott – Just 90 minutes north of Phoenix, “Everybody’s Hometown” is an ideal destination for golfers, outdoor adventure seekers, and western history buffs. From its majestic rock formations at Granite Dells to five area lakes to more than 450 miles of wellgroomed hiking, biking and horseback riding trails, Prescott knows no boundaries for exploring the area’s stunning natural beauty. The downtown Courthouse Plaza is Prescott’s historic heart. The plaza is bordered by the famous Whiskey Row, known to have hosted the likes of Wyatt Earp and Doc Holliday--and still hosts eclectic boutiques, galleries, antique shops, and restaurants. 800-266-7534 Jerome – After the mines closed in 1953 and “King Copper” left town, the population went from a peak of 15,000 in the 1920s to a low of 50 people. The Jerome Historical Society guarded the buildings against vandalism and the elements, the Douglas Mansion became a

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milwaukee brewers

Back in 2011 the Milwaukee Brewers decided to make Ryan Braun the face of the franchise with a $105 million, five-year contract extension running through 2020, while declining to make a similar offer to impending free-agent Prince Fielder. Braun went on to have a banner year and was named the NL MVP in 2011 as the Brewers won the team’s first division flag since the days of Robin Yount, Paul Molitor and “Stormin” Gorman Thomas in 1982. However in December of 2011 it was revealed that Braun had tested positive for elevated amounts of testosterone and he was suspended by MLB for 50 games, although the suspension later became the first to be overturned on appeal. Braun went on to lead the NL with 41 home runs and a .987 OPS, finishing second in MVP voting but the Brewers floundered, falling to third place in the NL Central. Braun’s 2013 season also began under a cloud of controversy when his name appeared in the records of the Biogenesis of America clinic of Coral Gables, Florida, where several major leaguers were alleged to have obtained performance enhancing drugs. While Major League Baseball conducted its investigation Braun pressed on but seemed dogged by it all, hitting seven home runs in April, two in May and none through the first nine days of June before an injury to his right hand kept him out of the lineup for month. Two days after returning to the lineup on July 9, Braun was placed on the bereavement list due to an unspecified family medical issue. He went one for eight in three games after the All-Star break and was suspended for the duration of the season (65 games) on July 23 for his involvement with the Biogenesis clinic. This time he did not appeal the decision, finishing the season with nine home runs, 38 RBI and a .298 batting average. The Brewers finished in fourth place in the NL Central at 74-88, the team’s worst record in 10 years, and actually played better without Braun in the lineup going 33-32 after his suspension. Shortstop Jean Segura was named to his first All-Star team and his .294 batting average was highest among Brewers every day starters. Center fielder Carlos Gomez reached career-highs with 24 home runs, 73 RBI and a .284 average, won the Gold Glove award and was also named to his first All-Star team. Yovani Gallardo (12-10) was the only Brewers starting pitcher to post a winning record. The Brewers were almost completely inactive during the off-season and were the only major league team to have not signed a free-agent by the beginning of 2014.

ARRIVALS: LHP Will Smith, C Matt Pagnozzi DEPARTURES: RF Norichika Aoki, RHP John Axford 76

40-man roster # Pitchers 54 Michael Blazek 46 Hiram Burgos Jose De La Torre 65 Miguel De Los Santos 41 Marco Estrada 64 Mike Fiers 45 Alfredo Figaro 49 Yovani Gallardo 32 Tom Gorzelanny Brooks Hall 48 Donovan Hand 40 Johnny Hellweg 29 Jim Henderson 53 Brandon Kintzler 26 Kyle Lohse 52 Jimmy Nelson Ariel Pena 60 Wily Peralta Kevin Shackelford Will Smith 63 Tyler Thornburg Wei-Chung Wang 47 Rob Wooten

B/T Ht Wt DOB R-R 6’0” 200 Mar 16, 1989 R-R 5’11” 210 Aug 4, 1987 R-R 5’10” 185 Oct 17, 1985 L-L 6’1” 210 Jul 10, 1988 R-R 5’11” 200 Jul 5, 1983 R-R 6’2” 195 Jun 15, 1985 R-R 6’0” 175 Jul 7, 1984 R-R 6’2” 215 Feb 27, 1986 R-L 6’2” 210 Jul 12, 1982 R-R 6’5” 200 Jun 26, 1990 R-R 6’3” 210 Apr 20, 1986 R-R 6’9” 205 Oct 29, 1988 L-R 6’5” 220 Oct 21, 1982 R-R 5’10” 185 Aug 1, 1984 R-R 6’2” 210 Oct 4, 1978 R-R 6’5” 245 Jun 5, 1989 R-R 6’3” 240 May 20, 1989 R-R 6’1” 245 May 8, 1989 R-R 6’5” 215 Apr 7, 1989 R-L 6’5” 250 Jul 10, 1989 R-R 5’11” 190 Sep 29, 1988 L-L 6’1” 160 Apr 25, 1992 R-R 6’1” 210 Jul 21, 1985

# Catchers B/T Ht Wt DOB 20 Jonathan Lucroy R-R 6’0” 195 Jun 13, 1986 12 Martin Maldonado R-R 6’1” 225 Aug 16, 1986 # Infielders 14 Jeff Bianchi 21 Juan Francisco 2 Scooter Gennett 11 Sean Halton Hunter Morris 16 Aramis Ramirez Jason Rogers 9 Jean Segura 23 Rickie Weeks

B/T Ht Wt DOB R-R 5’11” 180 Oct 5, 1986 L-R 6’2” 240 Jun 24, 1987 L-R 5’10” 180 May 1, 1990 R-R 6’4” 260 Jun 7, 1987 L-R 6’2” 226 Oct 7, 1988 R-R 6’1” 210 Jun 25, 1978 R-R 6’2” 260 Mar 13, 1988 R-R 5’10” 200 Mar 17, 1990 R-R 5’10” 215 Sep 13, 1982

# Outfielders 8 Ryan Braun 18 Khris Davis 15 Caleb Gindl 27 Carlos Gomez Elian Herrera 22 Logan Schafer

B/T Ht Wt DOB R-R 6’2” 205 Nov 17, 1983 R-R 5’11” 200 Dec 21, 1987 L-L 5’7” 205 Aug 31, 1988 R-R 6’3” 215 Dec 4, 1985 S-R 5’10” 190 Feb 1, 1985 L-L 6’1” 180 Sep 8, 1986

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oakland athletics

Just about everyone picked either the Angels or the Rangers to win the AL West last year, oh there were a few of us who really liked what they saw in the Oakland A’s of 2012 to think they could repeat as division champions but there are some who still saw the team as some kind of aberration. The Sporting News, Sports Illustrated, and ESPN magazine all picked the Angels to win the division. The A’s 96 wins were second in the American League only to the eventual World Series champion Boston Red Sox. Oakland’s $71 million payroll was a slight increase from last year but still ranked 27th among major league baseball’s 30 teams. Outfielders Chris Young and Yoenis Cespedes were the two highest paid players on the team receiving $8.7 and $8.5 respectively. The A’s opted to let Young leave as a free agent at the conclusion of the season. Cespedes, who knocked 26 home runs with 80 RBI in his sophomore season since defecting from Cub, is signed for the next two seasons at $10.5 million per year. Outfielder Coco Crisp was paid $7 million and is due $7.5 in the final year of his contract. The A’s lone All-Star was relief pitcher Grant Balfour who has since departed as a free-agent. A well balanced Oakland offense scored a third-best in the AL 767 runs. Third baseman Josh Donaldson led the team with a .301 batting average and an .893 OPS knocking 26 home runs with 93 RBI, while playing for the major league minimum $492,500 and finished 4th in AL MVP voting. First baseman Brandon Moss hit a team-high 30 home runs. Shortstop Jed Lowrie, acquired just prior to the season in a trade for first baseman/outfielder Chris Carter with division rival Houston) hit .290 with 15 home runs, 75 RBI, while Carter led the AL in strikeouts and had a lower on-base and slugging percentage than Lowrie. The A’s 3.56 team ERA was second best in the American League. Forty-year-old, 265-pound, Bartolo Colon was the staff ace going 18-6 with a 2.65 ERA in 190 innings but departed as a free agent after the season. A.J. Griffin was 14-10 with a 3.83 ERA in 200 innings. Rookie Sonny Gray was impressive in 10 starts going 5-3 with a 2.67 ERA in 64 innings and out-dueled Detroit ace Justin Verlander in game two of the ALDS throwing eight shutout innings with nine strikeouts in the A’s 1-0 win. To fill the void left by Colon the A’s signed free agent Scott Kazmir to a two-year $22 million contract and also signed free-agent closer Jim Johnson to replace Balfour. ARRIVALS: LHP Scott Kazmir, OF Craig Gentry, RHP Jim Johnson DEPARTURES: OF Chris Young, LHP Brett Anderson, C Kurt Suzuki 78

40-man roster # Pitchers Fernando Abad Raul Alcantara 60 Jesse Chavez 48 Ryan Cook 62 Sean Doolittle 54 Sonny Gray Luke Gregerson 64 A.J. Griffin Jim Johnson Scott Kazmir 68 Arnold Leon Josh Lindblom 57 Tommy Milone 61 Dan Otero 11 Jarrod Parker Drew Pomeranz 33 Fernando Rodriguez 58 Evan Scribner 67 Dan Straily 66 Michael Ynoa

B/T Ht Wt DOB L-L 6’1” 220 Dec 17, 1985 R-R 6’3” 180 Dec 4, 1992 R-R 6’2” 160 Aug 21, 1983 R-R 6’2” 215 Jun 30, 1987 L-L 6’3” 210 Sep 26, 1986 R-R 5’11” 200 Nov 7, 1989 L-R 6’3” 200 May 14, 1984 R-R 6’5” 230 Jan 28, 1988 R-R 6’6” 240 Jun 27, 1983 L-L 6’0” 185 Jan 24, 1984 R-R 6’1” 205 Sep 6, 1988 R-R 6’4” 240 Jun 15, 1987 L-L 6’0” 205 Feb 16, 1987 R-R 6’3” 215 Feb 19, 1985 R-R 6’1” 195 Nov 24, 1988 R-L 6’5” 240 Nov 22, 1988 R-R 6’3” 235 Jun 18, 1984 R-R 6’3” 190 Jul 19, 1985 R-R 6’2” 215 Dec 1, 1988 R-R 6’7” 210 Sep 24, 1991

# Catchers Chris Gimenez 5 John Jaso 36 Derek Norris 21 Stephen Vogt

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# Infielders 10 Daric Barton 18 Alberto Callaspo 20 Josh Donaldson 7 Nate Freiman 8 Jed Lowrie 37 Brandon Moss 12 Andy Parrino 32 Shane Peterson Nick Punto 28 Eric Sogard

B/T Ht Wt DOB L-R 6’0” 205 Aug 16, 1985 S-R 5’9” 225 Apr 19, 1983 R-R 6’0” 220 Dec 8, 1985 R-R 6’8” 250 Dec 31, 1986 S-R 6’0” 190 Apr 17, 1984 L-R 6’0” 210 Sep 16, 1983 S-R 6’0” 190 Oct 31, 1985 L-L 6’0” 210 Feb 11, 1988 S-R 5’9” 195 Nov 8, 1977 L-R 5’10” 190 May 22, 1986

# Outfielders Corey Brown 52 Yoenis Cespedes 4 Coco Crisp Craig Gentry 16 Josh Reddick 23 Michael Taylor

B/T Ht Wt DOB L-L 6’1” 210 Nov 26, 1985 R-R 5’10” 210 Oct 18, 1985 S-R 5’10” 185 Nov 1, 1979 R-R 6’2” 190 Nov 29, 1983 L-R 6’2” 180 Feb 19, 1987 R-R 6’5” 255 Dec 19, 1985

Wt DOB 220 Dec 27, 1982 205 Sep 19, 1983 210 Feb 14, 1989 215 Nov 1, 1984

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san diego padres

Like their NL West division rival Arizona Diamondbacks, the San Diego Padres finished with identical records the past two seasons. The Padres appear to be stuck in a perennial rut with just one winning season in the past six years. It would be easy enough to blame the Padres woes on lack of available payroll, but both the Oakland A’s and Tampa Bay Rays fared better while spending less. One of the Padres few bright spots ended in a nightmare scenario when the team’s lone representative to the All-Star game shortstop Everth Cabrera saw the best season of his career come to an abrupt halt when he was suspended for 50 games in connection with the Biogenesis clinic P.E.D. scandal (13 players were suspended for 50 games or more). Cabrera had racked up a career-high 108 hits and was leading the National League with 37 steals at the time of his suspension on August 5. His .283 batting average still led all Padres hitters at the end of the season. San Diego’s .245 team batting average and 618 runs scored were both 4th lowest in the National League. Third baseman Chase Headley, a Gold Glove and Silver Slugger award winner in 2012, missed the first three weeks of the season after fracturing the tip of his left thumb during spring training and struggled through a disappointing season, hitting .250 with 13 home runs and 50 RBI in 141 games. Left fielder Carlos Quentin suffered through his second straight injury riddled campaign, missing the second half of the season after re-injuring his surgically repaired right knee. Quentin hit 13 home runs with 44RBI and a .275 average in 82 games. Most of the Padres offensive production was provided by rookie second baseman Jedd Gyorko (23 HR and 63 RBI) and Right fielder Will Venable (22 HR and 53 RBI). The Padres 3.98 team ERA was fifth highest in the NL only the Phillies and Rockies gave up more than the 700 runs scored upon San Diego. Eric Stults (11-13, 3.93) and Andrew Cashner (10-9, 3.09) were the only Padres hurlers to reach wins in double figures. Fourteen-year veteran Jason Marquis was 9-5 with a 4.05 ERA in 20 starts before an injury to the ulnar collateral ligament in his right elbow brought an end to his season and remained an unsigned free agent at the time of this writing. Perhaps the team’s most significant off-season acquisition was the signing of two-time All-Star pitcher Josh Johnson to a one-year $8 million contract.

ARRIVALS: RHP Josh Johnson, OF, Seth Smith DEPARTURES: LHP Jason Marquis, RHP Luke Gregerson 80

40-man roster # Pitchers Joaquin Benoit 29 Brad Boxberger 34 Andrew Cashner 41 Robbie Erlin Josh Johnson 49 Casey Kelly 22 Ian Kennedy 52 Cory Luebke Juan Pablo Oramas Donn Roach 38 Tyson Ross Keyvius Sampson Patrick Schuster 26 Burch Smith 46 Tim Stauffer 16 Huston Street 53 Eric Stults 55 Dale Thayer 50 Nick Vincent 43 Joe Wieland

B/T Ht Wt DOB R-R 6’3” 220 Jul 26, 1977 R-R 6’2” 220 May 27, 1988 R-R 6’6” 220 Sep 11, 1986 R-L 5’11” 190 Oct 8, 1990 L-R 6’7” 250 Jan 31, 1984 R-R 6’3” 210 Oct 4, 1989 R-R 6’0” 190 Dec 19, 1984 R-L 6’4” 200 Mar 4, 1985 L-L 5’10” 215 May 11, 1990 R-R 6’1” 200 Dec 14, 1989 R-R 6’6” 230 Apr 22, 1987 R-R 6’0” 185 Jan 6, 1991 R-L 6’1” 185 Oct 30, 1990 R-R 6’4” 215 Apr 12, 1990 R-R 6’1” 215 Jun 2, 1982 R-R 6’0” 195 Aug 2, 1983 L-L 6’0” 230 Dec 9, 1979 R-R 6’0” 215 Dec 17, 1980 R-R 6’0” 185 Jul 12, 1986 R-R 6’3” 205 Jan 21, 1990

# Catchers 12 Yasmani Grandal 4 Nick Hundley 44 Rene Rivera

B/T Ht Wt DOB S-R 6’2” 215 Nov 8, 1988 R-R 6’1” 195 Sep 8, 1983 R-R 5’10” 230 Jul 31, 1983

# Infielders 23 Yonder Alonso 2 Everth Cabrera 11 Logan Forsythe 9 Jedd Gyorko 7 Chase Headley Ryan Jackson 54 Tommy Medica

B/T Ht Wt DOB L-R 6’2” 250 Apr 8, 1987 S-R 5’10” 190 Nov 17, 1986 R-R 6’1” 195 Jan 14, 1987 R-R 5’10” 210 Sep 23, 1988 S-R 6’2” 220 May 9, 1984 R-R 6’3” 180 May 10, 1988 R-R 6’1” 190 Apr 9, 1988

# Outfielders 5 Alexi Amarista Yeison Asencio 88 Kyle Blanks 13 Chris Denorfia 27 Reymond Fuentes 62 Rymer Liriano 24 Cameron Maybin 18 Carlos Quentin Seth Smith 25 Will Venable

B/T Ht L-R 5’8” R-R 6’1” R-R 6’6” R-R 6’0” L-L 6’0” R-R 6’0” R-R 6’3” R-R 6’2” L-L 6’3” L-L 6’2”

Wt DOB 150 Apr 6, 1989 225 Nov 14, 1989 265 Sep 11, 1986 195 Jul 15, 1980 160 Feb 12, 1991 225 Jun 20, 1991 205 Apr 4, 1987 240 Aug 28, 1982 210 Sep 30, 1982 210 Oct 29, 1982

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What a difference year makes and not in a good way for the San Francisco Giants who appear to have trouble dealing with success. For the second time in the past four seasons the Giants followed a World Series championship by failing to qualify for the post season. Granted it’s becoming more difficult to repeat as champs; it’s been 13 years since a team won two consecutive World Series with six different winners in the past 10 years. Though not necessarily a lock to repeat as Western Division champs, you still had to like the Giants chances. While the Los Angeles Dodgers went to great lengths and expense to improve the Giants basically stood pat keeping a dominant five-man starting rotation and the team’s regular lineup in-tact. While it all seemed to come together for an overachieving Giants squad in 2012, the pieces just didn’t fall into place in 2013. Staff ace Matt Cain epitomized this phenomena going from 16-5 with a 2.79 ERA in 2012 to 8-10 in 2013 while matching the Giants’ team ERA of 4.00, which ranked 12th out of 15 NL teams. Ryan Vogelsong, 36, was 2-4 when he suffered a fractured wrist after being hit by a pitch on May 20. He returned in August and finished the season 4-6 with a 5.73 ERA. Tim Lincecum suffered through his third straight losing season going 10-14 with a 4.37 ERA. Barry Zito, went from a remarkable 15-8, 4.15 comeback campaign in 2012, after five-straight losing seasons, falling back to 5-11 with a 5.74 ERA in 2013, bringing an end to his sevenyear $126 million contract with the Giants. In his fifth season with the team, Madison Bumgarner, 24, was the only Giants starter to post a winning record at 13-9 with a 2.77 ERA. The Giants offensive numbers were also down across the board. San Francisco’s 629 runs scored ranked 10th in the NL. Catcher Buster Posey, who won the 2012 NL MVP award, slipped from a league-leading .336 batting average with 24 home runs and 103 RBI to .294 with 15 HRs and 72 RBI in the same 148 games. Second baseman Marco Scutaro led all Giants hitters with a .297 average and was named to his first All-Star team but missed almost 40 games with a nagging injury to his left pinkie. Right fielder Hunter Pence played in all 162 games of the season and led the Giants with 27 home runs and 99 RBI. The Giants shored up the starting rotation by signing freeagent Tim Hudson, 38 to a two-year $23 million deal.

ARRIVALS: RHP Tim Hudson, LHP Javier Lopez DEPARTURES: LHP Barry Zito, OF Andres Torres 82

# Pitchers B/T Ht Wt DOB 41 Jeremy Affeldt L-L 6’4” 225 Jun 6, 1979 40 Madison Bumgarner R-L 6’5” 235 Aug 1, 1989 18 Matt Cain R-R 6’3” 230 Oct 1, 1984 46 Santiago Casilla R-R 6’0” 210 Jul 25, 1980 Erik Cordier R-R 6’4” 250 Feb 25, 1986 Jose De Paula L-L 6’1” 170 Mar 4, 1988 51 Jake Dunning R-R 6’4” 190 Aug 12, 1988 82 Edwin Escobar L-L 6’2” 200 Apr 22, 1992 Kendry Flores R-R 6’2” 175 Nov 24, 1991 38 Heath Hembree R-R 6’4” 210 Jan 13, 1989 17 Tim Hudson R-R 6’1” 175 Jul 14, 1975 59 Mike Kickham L-L 6’4” 220 Dec 12, 1988 70 George Kontos R-R 6’3” 215 Jun 12, 1985 55 Tim Lincecum L-R 5’11” 170 Jun 15, 1984 49 Javier Lopez L-L 6’5” 220 Jul 11, 1977 63 Jean Machi R-R 6’0” 260 Feb 1, 1982 52 Yusmeiro Petit R-R 6’1” 255 Nov 22, 1984 54 Sergio Romo R-R 5’10” 185 Mar 4, 1983 Hunter Strickland R-R 6’4” 220 Sep 24, 1988 32 Ryan Vogelsong R-R 6’4” 215 Jul 22, 1977 # Catchers 28 Buster Posey 29 Hector Sanchez

B/T Ht Wt DOB R-R 6’1” 220 Mar 27, 1987 S-R 5’11” 225 Nov 17, 1989

# Infielders 10 Tony Abreu 53 Ehire Adrianza 13 Joaquin Arias 9 Brandon Belt 35 Brandon Crawford Adam Duvall 21 Nick Noonan 48 Pablo Sandoval 19 Marco Scutaro 74 Angel Villalona

B/T Ht Wt DOB S-R 5’9” 200 Nov 13, 1984 S-R 6’1” 165 Aug 21, 1989 R-R 6’1” 160 Sep 21, 1984 L-L 6’5” 220 Apr 20, 1988 L-R 6’2” 215 Jan 21, 1987 R-R 6’1” 205 Sep 4, 1988 L-R 6’1” 170 May 4, 1989 S-R 5’11” 240 Aug 11, 1986 R-R 5’10” 185 Oct 30, 1975 R-R 6’3” 257 Aug 13, 1990

# Outfielders 7 Gregor Blanco Gary Brown 22 Roger Kieschnick Michael Morse 16 Angel Pagan 8 Hunter Pence 2 Juan Perez

B/T Ht Wt DOB L-L 5’11” 185 Dec 24, 1983 R-R 6’1” 190 Sep 28, 1988 L-R 6’3” 220 Jan 21, 1987 R-R 6’5” 245 Mar 22, 1982 S-R 6’2” 200 Jul 2, 1981 R-R 6’4” 220 Apr 13, 1983 R-R 5’11” 185 Nov 13, 1986

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The most pressing question of the Hot Stove League season was answered when the Seattle Mariners reeled in the biggest fish of the free-agent pool, signing second baseman Robinson Cano to a whopping 10-year $240 million contract. The seismic signing drew attention from all corners of the baseball community and garnered Seattle an Opening Day broadcast as part of ESPN’s national lineup Wednesday against the Angels in Anaheim, the Mariners first appearance on an ESPN network in three years. After four straight fourth place finishes, which if not for the addition of the lowly Houston Astros to the AL West last year would have been four straight last place finishes, the Mariners appear to be in dire need of a major makeover in order to keep up with the A’s, Rangers and Angels in one of baseball’s toughest divisions. The Mariners overhaul includes hiring new manager Lloyd McLendon, formerly of the Pittsburgh Pirates (2001-2005) as well as the resignation of team President and Chief Operating Officer Chuck Armstrong, who has been with the team for 28 of its 37 years in existence (I for one am not sorry to see him go: See Cactus League Diary entry March 24 in the 2007 edition of this magazine*). The Mariners have had only two winning seasons in the past 10 years and have not made a post season appearance since 2001. While the team was beginning to show signs of improvement over the previous seasons, and possesses two of the game’s best pitchers in Hisashi Iwakuma and Felix Hernandez, there just weren’t enough components to keep the Mariners in the hunt for long in what was essentially a three-team AL West race. The addition of Cano, a career .309-hitter, five-time All-Star and perennial MVP candidate in nine seasons with the Yankees brings an explosive offensive dynamic and sorely needed marquee presence to Seattle. The Mariners also took a flyer on free-agent first baseman Cory Hart, who averaged 29 home runs and 83 RBI per season with the Milwaukee from 2010-2012 but missed the entire 2013 season recovering from double knee surgery. Despite having two of the best starting pitchers in the American League in Iwakuma (14-6, 2.66 ERA in 219 innings) and Hernandez (12-10, 3.04 in 204 innings), the Mariners 4.32 team ERA was the third worst in the league. Top pitching prospect Taijuan Walker made his big league debut with the club last August and appears ready to step into the rotation. ARRIVALS: 2B Robinson Cano, 1B Cory Hart DEPARTURES: DH Kendry Morales, OF Raul Ibanez 84

40-man roster # Pitchers 38 Logan Bawcom 49 Blake Beavan 40 Danny Farquhar 64 Anthony Fernandez 41 Charlie Furbush 34 Felix Hernandez 60 Danny Hultzen 18 Hisashi Iwakuma 30 Bobby LaFromboise 44 Lucas Luetge 37 Brandon Maurer 31 Yoervis Medina 45 Hector Noesi 65 James Paxton 46 Stephen Pryor 50 Erasmo Ramirez 32 Taijuan Walker 54 Tom Wilhelmsen

B/T Ht Wt DOB R-R 6’2” 220 Nov 2, 1988 R-R 6’7” 255 Jan 17, 1989 R-R 5’9” 180 Feb 17, 1987 L-L 6’4” 210 Jun 8, 1990 L-L 6’5” 215 Apr 11, 1986 R-R 6’3” 230 Apr 8, 1986 L-L 6’3” 200 Nov 28, 1989 R-R 6’3” 210 Apr 12, 1981 L-L 6’4” 215 Jun 25, 1986 L-L 6’4” 205 Mar 24, 1987 R-R 6’5” 215 Jul 3, 1990 R-R 6’3” 245 Jul 27, 1988 R-R 6’3” 205 Jan 26, 1987 L-L 6’4” 220 Nov 6, 1988 R-R 6’4” 250 Jul 23, 1989 R-R 5’11” 200 May 2, 1990 R-R 6’4” 210 Aug 13, 1992 R-R 6’6” 220 Dec 16, 1983

# Catchers 63 Jesus Montero 2 Jesus Sucre 3 Mike Zunino

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# Infielders 8 Willie Bloomquist 22 Robinson Cano 35 Ji-Man Choi 6 Nick Franklin 27 Corey Hart 5 Brad Miller 20 Logan Morrison 15 Kyle Seager 17 Justin Smoak 1 Carlos Triunfel

B/T Ht Wt DOB R-R 5’11” 190 Nov 27, 1977 L-R 6’0” 210 Oct 22, 1982 L-R 6’1” 195 May 19, 1991 S-R 6’1” 195 Mar 2, 1991 R-R 6’6” 235 Mar 24, 1982 L-R 6’2” 185 Oct 18, 1989 L-L 6’3” 245 Aug 25, 1987 L-R 6’0” 215 Nov 3, 1987 S-L 6’4” 220 Dec 5, 1986 R-R 5’11” 205 Feb 27, 1990

# Outfielders 13 Dustin Ackley 36 Abraham Almonte 39 Xavier Avery 21 Franklin Gutierrez 26 James Jones 76 Julio Morban 4 Carlos Peguero 7 Stefen Romero 55 Michael Saunders

B/T Ht L-R 6’1” S-R 5’9” L-L 6’0” R-R 6’2” L-L 6’4” L-L 6’1” L-L 6’5” R-R 6’2” L-R 6’4”

Wt DOB 230 Nov 28, 1989 225 Apr 30, 1988 220 Mar 25, 1991

Wt DOB 195 Feb 26, 1988 205 Jun 27, 1989 190 Jan 1, 1990 195 Feb 21, 1983 195 Sep 24, 1988 205 Feb 13, 1992 260 Feb 22, 1987 220 Oct 17, 1988 225 Nov 19, 1986

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MOST MEMORABLE EXPERIENCES in Prescott 1. BIRD WATCHING - With over 360 species of birds confirmed in the Prescott area, you will enjoy popular sighting locations including the Watson Woods Riparian Preserve and the Watson-Willow Lake Ecosystem Important Bird Area (IBA). 2. SHARLOT HALL MUSEUM - Prescott is home of the restored territorial Governor’s Mansion built in 1864. The Museum features seven historic buildings, compelling exhibits and beautiful gardens, which serve as the setting for numerous public festivals. 928-445-3122 3. HASSAYAMPA INN & HASSAYAMPA INN SPIRITS LOUNGE - A must for savvy travelers searching for a relaxing respite from life’s hustle and bustle. Yesteryear’s charm combines with today’s modern amenities to make the Hassayampa Inn a haven for sophisticated guests seeking a sense of pampered well-being. 928-778-9434 4. WHISKEY ROW – Whiskey Row is a vibrant center of activity in downtown Prescott, and while the number of saloons has decreased greatly 86

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5. CITY OF PRESCOTT LAKES - With kayak, canoe and bicycle rental at all three lakes via Prescott Outdoors, you’ll have no problem planning your outdoor escape to enjoy all the natural bounty that Northern Arizona has to offer. 928-9251410

9. HIKING IN PRESCOTT – Don’t miss the Mile-High Trail System in and around Prescott containing approximately 28 miles of beautiful trails, including Rails-to-Trails projects along the former Santa Fe Railroad, the Prescott Circle Trail System, and the Greenways Trails System.

6. HERITAGE PARK ZOOLOGICAL SANCTUARY - A non-profit wildlife sanctuary, dedicated to the conservation and protection of native and exotic animals. Open year round, the sanctuary provides a source of recreation, education and entertainment for all ages. 877-778-6008

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7. ANTELOPE HILLS GOLF COURSE - Features 36 holes of championship golf in the beautiful mountains of northern Arizona. At an elevation of 5,000 ft., the two courses sport bent grass greens and bluegrass. 928-777-1888 8. THE SMOKI MUSEUM – This treasure documents early Native American history of re-

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Grand Canyon and Northern Arizona

ne of the natural wonders of the world. The mighty Colorado River. Painted deserts. What more could you ask for? Northern Arizona invites you to indulge your sense of adventure and wonder. Hike it, drive it, ski it, fly over it, float down it – just be sure to get here and immerse yourself in it. POPULAR DESTINATIONS INCLUDE: Grand Canyon – The canyon is a spectacular experience at any time of year. Whatever the season... spring, summer, fall, winter... each brings an intimate mood to the splendor of the Grand Canyon that will make your first visit very special. Savor the delicate fragrance of spring wildflowers as you stroll along the Canyon Rim. Enjoy a fresh summer breeze rich with the scent of pine following a brief afternoon thundershower. Discover color that only nature can create in the fall flowers and canyon oaks as they prepare for the coming winter season. See winter clouds hanging heavy over the Canyon after a fresh snow, lifting like a theatre curtain to reveal nature’s newest spectacle. In every season the Grand Canyon is a spectacular vision Williams – While today’s visitors can experience the modern amenities seen in most tourist destinations, they are also invited to personally share in the history and nostalgia of this mountain community. Founded in the late 1800’s by ranchers, railroaders, and lumbermen, remnants of those early days are still visible in the buildings, streets, and neighborhoods of modern-day Williams. Saloons, bordellos, and shops have been brought back to life and visitors can now stroll the brick sidewalks of the historic district, enjoying the sights and sounds of times now nearly gone. 800-863-0646 Flagstaff – Surrounded by natural wonders like the Grand Canyon, Flagstaff offers dozens of inns, a multitude of hotel and motel accommodations, conference and meeting venues, more than 200

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“The Grand Canyon fills me with awe. It is beyond comparison--beyond description; absolutely unparalleled throughout the wide world .... Let this great wonder of nature remain as it now is. Do nothing to mar its grandeur, sublimity and loveliness. You cannot improve on it. But what you can do is to keep it for your children, your children’s children, and all who come after you, as the one great sight which every American should see.”  — President Theodore Roosevelt ENJOYING THE SOUTH RIM Individual interests, available time, weather, and health considerations can influence your visit to the South Rim. Use the information available on the web site, www.nps.gov/grca/, to help plan your visit. Once you arrive in the park, read The Guide and talk with the rangers for up-to-the-minute information. Elevations along the rim vary from 6650 feet (2030 m) at Hermits Rest to more than 7400 feet (2260 m) at Desert View near the East Entrance. Summer temperatures are pleasant along the rim, but increase rapidly as you descend into the canyon. Low humidity makes for big temperature differences between day and night. The low humidity and high elevation also means that it is important to drink water frequently. Afternoon thundershowers are common in July, August, and early September. Windy conditions prevail in April and May. Snow may fall as early as November. Winter snowstorms continue into March. Many miles of roads along the rim feature numerous pullouts to enjoy the views. Hermit Road to Hermit Rest is open to private vehicles only from December through February. The free shuttle bus system provides a worryfree way to explore the developed areas of the rim. 90

The Rim Trail winds along the rim for more than 13 miles (21 km), much of it paved and suitable for visitors in wheelchairs. The Greenway, a broad, paved pathway suitable for hikers, bicyclists, and wheelchairs, leads two miles (3 km) from Grand Canyon Visitor Center to Grand Canyon Village. A separate segment heads east from Hermits Rest along the rim. The Bright Angel and South Kaibab trails descend steeply into the canyon. Rangers present programs—walks, talks, and evening presentations—throughout the year. All activities are free. Check in The Guide for programs during your stay. VISITOR CENTERS The National Park Service staffs several visitor centers on the South Rim. All are open every day of the year; hours vary seasonally. Grand Canyon Visitor Center Located near Mather Point The largest visitor center on the South Rim is a good stop for an introduction to Grand Canyon and for assistance in planning your visit.

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LODGING IN THE PARK An authorized concessioner provides a variety of lodging options within the park. Reservations should be made well in advance as facilities tend to be full for much of the year. Prices vary from approximately $70.00 to more than $400.00. Located at the bottom of Grand Canyon, Phantom Ranch offers overnight lodging in dormitories or individual cabins. Advanced reservations are required. Contact Xanterra Parks and Resorts, www. grandcanyonlodges.com, (888) 297-2757.

Yavapai Geology Museum On Yavapai Point Displays explain the geology and formation of the canyon. Memorable views unfold from the picture windows and nearby overlooks. Verkamp’s Visitor Center East of El Tovar Hotel Housed in the former Verkamp’s Curios, displays tell the story of the South Rim community. Tusayan Museum 3 miles (5 km) west of the East Entrance Exhibits provide a glimpse of the rich Native American cultures, both past and present. A short trail circles an 800-year-old ancestral Puebloan village.

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After missing out on an American League wild card playoff berth by one game, the Texas Rangers reacted quickly acquiring slugger Price Fielder from the Detroit Tigers for second baseman Ian Kinsler, and signing free-agent outfielder Shin Soo Choo. Although the surprising Oakland A’s have won the American League West each of the last two seasons, the Rangers have won 90 or more games in each of the previous four seasons and remain a perennial favorite to win the division. Like a pair of heavyweights the Rangers and A’s fought a season-long battle knocking each other out of first place throughout the season. The Rangers got off to a great start and moved out to a seven game lead by May 16, but went 10-12 in the next 22 games and were tied with the A’s on June 11. The lead changed hands four more times before the A’s began to pull away. The Rangers would occupy first place for the last time on September 4th and were only eliminated from qualifying for a wild card spot on the last day of the season. Third baseman Adrian Beltre took the team’s triple-crown hitting 30 home runs with 90 RBI and a .315 batting average and led the American League with 199 hits. Outfielder Nelson Cruz was named to his second All-Star team and hit 27 home runs with 76 RBI in 109 games before receiving a 50-game suspension on August 4th for violation of baseball’s Drug Policy in his connection to Major League Baseball’s investigation into the Biogenesis clinic, in Coral Gables, Florida. At the time of this writing Cruz remained and unsigned free-agent. In his second major league season Yu Darvish continued to establish himself as the ace of the Rangers pitching staff and one of the American League’s premier starters posting a 13-9 record with a 2.83 ERA and a league-leading 277 strikeouts in 209 innings and finishing second in Cy Young Award voting. The real strength of the staff was the team’s bullpen led by veteran closer Joe Nathan who went 6-2 with a 1.39 ERA and 73 strikeouts in 64 innings. Tanner Scheppers (6-2, 1.88 in 76 innings) and Neal Cotts (8-3, 1.11, 65Ks in 57 innings) were spectacular in set-up roles. Nathan has since departed as a free agent and Neftali Feliz, 25, who missed the season recovering from Tommy John surgery will most likely resume the closer’s position he occupied in 2011 before his injury. After a very busy off-season, the re-tooled Rangers appear poised for another pennant race run. ARRIVALS: 1B/DH Prince Fielder, OF A.J. Shin Soo Choo, C Geovany Soto DEPARTURES: OF Nelson Cruz, RHP Joe Nathan, C A.J. Piezynski

40-man roster # Pitchers B/T Ht Wt DOB Lisalverto Bonilla S-R 6’0” 175 Jun 18, 1990 57 Cory Burns R-R 6’0” 205 Oct 9, 1987 56 Neal Cotts L-L 6’1” 200 Mar 25, 1980 11 Yu Darvish R-R 6’5” 225 Aug 16, 1986 30 Neftali Feliz R-R 6’3” 225 May 2, 1988 53 Wilmer Font R-R 6’4” 230 May 24, 1990 44 Jason Frasor R-R 5’9” 180 Aug 9, 1977 54 Matt Harrison L-L 6’4” 250 Sep 16, 1985 45 Derek Holland S-L 6’2” 210 Oct 9, 1986 50 Michael Kirkman L-L 6’4” 220 Sep 18, 1986 55 Roman Mendez R-R 6’3” 190 Jul 25, 1990 Miles Mikolas R-R 6’5” 215 Aug 23, 1988 41 Alexi Ogando R-R 6’4” 200 Oct 5, 1983 58 Joseph Ortiz L-L 5’7” 175 Aug 13, 1990 33 Martin Perez L-L 6’0” 190 Apr 4, 1991 Chaz Roe R-R 6’5” 190 Oct 9, 1986 46 Robbie Ross L-L 5’11” 215 Jun 24, 1989 Ben Rowen R-R 6’4” 190 Nov 15, 1988 52 Tanner Scheppers R-R 6’4” 200 Jan 17, 1987 28 Joakim Soria R-R 6’3” 200 May 18, 1984 49 Nick Tepesch R-R 6’4” 225 Oct 12, 1988 Shawn Tolleson R-R 6’2” 210 Jan 19, 1988 75 Matt West R-R 6’1” 200 Nov 21, 1988 # Catchers J.P. Arencibia 8 Geovany Soto

B/T Ht Wt DOB R-R 6’0” 200 Jan 5, 1986 R-R 6’1” 220 Jan 20, 1983

# Infielders 1 Elvis Andrus 29 Adrian Beltre 61 Robinson Chirinos Prince Fielder 18 Mitch Moreland 13 Jurickson Profar 9 Adam Rosales Luis Sardinas

B/T Ht Wt DOB R-R 6’0” 200 Aug 26, 1988 R-R 5’11” 220 Apr 7, 1979 R-R 6’1” 205 Jun 5, 1984 L-R 5’11” 275 May 9, 1984 L-L 6’2” 240 Sep 6, 1985 S-R 6’0” 165 Feb 20, 1993 R-R 6’1” 195 May 20, 1983 S-R 6’1” 150 May 16, 1993

# Outfielders 35 Jim Adduci 43 Engel Beltre Alex Castellanos Michael Choice 17 Shin-Soo Choo 2 Leonys Martin 51 Alex Rios

B/T Ht Wt DOB L-L 6’2” 210 May 15, 1985 L-L 6’2” 180 Nov 1, 1989 R-R 6’0” 200 Aug 4, 1986 R-R 6’0” 215 Nov 10, 1989 L-L 5’11” 205 Jul 13, 1982 L-R 6’2” 190 Mar 6, 1988 R-R 6’5” 210 Feb 18, 1981

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The answer to one of the most asked questions by Sedona visitors is iron! The incredible array of colors displayed by Sedona’s famous Red Rocks is a direct result of iron oxide in water seeping into sandstone rock formations. Water carrying dissolved iron oxide drains through the porous sandstone and literally paints quartz grains – you guessed it – red! The Red Rocks vary in origin, color and age. Some were originally sea sediment while others came from blowing sand. You’ll see bright orange, red and tan rocks. The brightest orange rocks are more than 250 million

years old. White and grey rocks are limestone that formed at the bottom of the sea or sandstone that had its red color washed out by water. You may also stumble across basalt extruded by volcanoes in the past. Sedona and its famous Red Rocks have been in the making for hundreds of millions of years. There are many ways to enjoy the scenery, just be sure to get out and experience Sedona’s world renowned Red Rocks! And remember, take only memories, leave only footprints. AZ

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MOST MEMORABLE EXPERIENCES in Northern Arizona 1. BEARIZONA – This Wildlife Park in Williams allows visitors to drive into the wilderness and witness herd and pack life from the safety and comfort of a private vehicle. From adorable bear cubs to High Country Raptors, this is a must do adventure! 928-635-2289 2. WESTWIND AIR SERVICE – Find the Adventure in YOU! Come Fly With Us and experience the most beautiful locations in Arizona. With tours to Sedona, the Grand Canyon, Lake Powell, Monument Valley and even custom itineraries, Westwind is dedicated to helping you find the perfect tour that will fill your day with memories that will last a lifetime! 888-869-0866. 3. OPEN A WINDOW ON THE UNIVERSE – Peer through the telescope that Percival Lowell used to sketch Mars or the telescope that helped Clyde Tombaugh discover Pluto. Lowell Observatory in Flagstaff offers guided tours, telescope viewings and more. 928-233-3211 4. EXPERIENCE THE IMPACT! – Visit the world’s best preserved meteorite impact site at Meteor Crater just minutes from 94

Interstate 40 near Winslow. The Visitor center offers guided tours, an Interactive Discovery Center, Gift Shop, Theater and more. $5 off 2 adult admissions with ad on page 95. 800-2895898 5. THE GREAT CHASM – 12 miles wide. One mile deep. Hike the Bright Angel trail, shop for Native American jewelry, enjoy a hot cocoa at El Tovar, and float the Colorado River. Whether you are seeking adventure or solitude, The South Rim at the Grand Canyon has it all. 928-638-7888 6. HOOVER DAM – The crown jewel of dams of its day and a proud Arizona Landmark, the Hoover Dam vaults up from the floor of the Black Canyon between Arizona and Nevada. A colossal feat of man, the dam is located at the bottom of Lake Mead. 702-494-2517 7. NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC VISITOR CENTER – Located at the South Rim of the Grand Canyon, watch the famous IMAX movie! Then enjoy one of the new Pink Jeep Grand Canyon Tours - a must do adventure! 928-638-2468 (Visitor Center) 800-873-3662 (Pink Jeep)

8. GET YOUR KICKS ON ROUTE 66 – Whether it is through preservation of the still existing historic buildings and vintage signs, or the cruising experience overall, we love to be connected to our love of the road. Visit Williams, Flagstaff, Winslow and Kingman for a trip back in time. 9. HOVER OVER IT ALL AT GRAND CANYON WEST – The Skywalk, managed by the Hualapai Tribe, consists of a horseshoe shaped steel frame with glass floor and sides that projects about 70 feet (21 m) from the canyon rim. Tours also include other points of interest and unique canyon views. 928-769-2636 10. STEP BACK IN TIME – The Petrified Forest has plant and animal fossils going back over 200 million years. Some petrified logs found in the park measure over 190 feet! 928-524-6228 AZ

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Out with the Old and in with the New:

the Cactus League’s Ongoing Refrain

PHOTO BY CHARLIE VASCELLARO

BY CHARLIE VASCELLARO

still marvel at the unimpeded growth of the Cactus League.The future seems to arrive so quickly. Just when I thought I’d seen it all with the addition of the spectacular new ballparks in Goodyear and Glendale in 2009 and Salt River Fields on the Salt River Indian Community in 2011, along comes the Chicago Cubs spectacular new facility. The new Cubs Park in Mesa’s booming Riverview Park entertainment district boasts a 15,000 seating capacity, the largest in the Cactus League, with 9,200 chair-back seats with room for 4,200 on the outfield berms and brings the fourth new ballpark to arrive on the Cactus League’s desert horizon in the last six years. When I heard that the Cubs were looking for a new place when Salt River Fields was still under construc-

tion a couple of years ago I wondered what was wrong with Hohokam Park. But with the rapid fire advances in ballpark design and all of the spectacular amenities the new ballparks contain, (party decks, suites, extensive food and beverage offerings and concessions, etc.) as well as the Cubs new ownerships’ emphasis on facilities development across the organization, the time had come for the team and it’s fans to move into

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each spring for more than half a century. The team is a part of who we are as a community and I am excited to see that legacy continue for my children and grandchildren,” said Mayor Scott Smith. Much of the new ballpark’s design was inspired by the team’s iconic Wrigley Field home in Chicago, including the park’s signature red brick behind home plate that will add a familiar sight to games broadcast on television when the center field camera is in use, as well as a replica model of the Cubs Wrigley Field marquee. “As a single-team facility [half of the Cactus League’s 10 facilities are shared by two teams] fans are going to feel like they are coming to a Cubs game, with the architecture and the artwork in and around the facility this will be uniquely Cubs. If you look at the light standards, if you’ve been to Wrigley Field, you’re going to notice right away that it’s reminiscent of Wrigley Field, the cantilevered roof is reminiscent of Wrigley Field,” said Piper. It’s always felt like Wrigleyville West in Mesa, where Cubs’ fans have flocked in droves to Arizona for more than six decades since the team originally set up spring camp at Mesa’s Rendezvous Park in the spring of 1952 and remained until 1967. After spending the next 10 Cactus League seasons in Scottsdale the Cubs moved into the original Hohokam Park in 1977 and have continued to provide the Cactus League with one of its cornerstone franchises. I first discovered the Cactus League as a transplanted teenager from New York in 1979 and the Cubs had just moved into the original Hohokam Park which was located on the opposite corner of where it sits now. As I was walking out of Hohokam Park in Mesa after the Chicago Cubs final game of the Cactus League season last year, I paused a while to reflect on the 34 spring seasons I had spent with the Cubs at Hohokam Parks old and new in Mesa. PHOTO BY CHARLIE VASCELLARO

the Cactus League’s modern era. Beginning in 2003 when the Texas Rangers and Kansas City Royals, moved from Florida’s Grapefruit League to Surprise Stadium, followed by the Dodgers and White Sox to Camelback Ranch in Glendale, and the Reds and Indians in Goodyear, as well as the Diamondbacks and Rockies at Salt River Fields, more than half of the Cactus League’s teams have moved into new ballparks in the last 11 years. The Cubs’ sprawling 125-acre new complex also contains six practice fields, one infield practice diamond, 12 indoor batting cages, and a huge 70,000 square-foot player development facility with a two-floor weight-room and gym filled with stationary bikes, four whirlpools and a hydrotherapy pool. The new facility also consolidates the Cubs’ spring training operation in one location, where as previously the Cubs’ minor leaguers would conduct workouts at nearby Fitch Park. In addition to being the Cubs’ spring training home, the new site will be the Cubs’ year-round player development and rehabilitation headquarters, and home to the Cubs Rookie League team and Arizona Fall League members. “This is our space to develop players to move onto the big league club so there’s also been a lot of focus and attention form the Cubs on our player development facilities and practice facilities on the site as well and those will always be Cubs facilities our agreement is for a minimum of 30-years to be here,” said Cubs Park facilities manager Justin Piper. Designed by Populous, an off-shoot of the famous HOK ballpark architectural firm of Kansas City, MO, and built in conjunction with the Hunt construction company of Scottsdale, AZ the $99 million facility was approved by the City of Mesa voters in 2012 ballot measure. It was a front-burner issue for the city and its mayor. “The Chicago Cubs have been coming to Mesa

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broadcast the Cubs Cactus League games to fans back in Chicago a bronze plaque was installed on Ron Santo at Hohokam Park on March 10, 2011 with the following inscription: “From this booth Cubs legend Ron Santo signed thousands of autographs for Cubs fans from around the world.” It hit me all at once that after so many years I would not be coming to see the Cubs at Hohokam Park anymore. Perhaps because the Cubs were not actually leaving the league and that I knew the Oakland A’s will be moving into a remodeled Hohokam Park in time for the 2015 season, I hadn’t really given much thought about it being the end of an era until it actually was. And so it’s time to sing the Cactus League’s time honed refrain once again; Out with the old and in with the new, I wonder how many more new parks we’ll have by 2022. AZ PHOTO BY CHARLIE VASCELLARO

I had been feeling melancholy all day. I parked in my usual spot in the citrus grove in a small community of houses across the street from the ballpark, where I’ve been parking for years, and lamented that I wouldn’t be coming back next year. I walked all around the ballpark concourse and looked at all of the Cubs signs that would have to come down. The door to the Press Box had a poster of Ron Santo with the words “Press Box” written and a caption below a black and white close-up photo of Santo fielding a ground ball reading: “Ron Santo Third Base Hall of Fame 2012. Santo’s posthumous induction to the baseball Hall of Fame was bittersweet for Cubs fans as he wasn’t able to partake in any of celebrations held in his honor but it was a joyful recognition just the same. On the front side of the press box underneath the booth where Santo

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