Spring Training 2008By Bill MichaelsThe Brewers spring training complex in Maryvale, Arizona Kids gather in the outfield hoping to catch a batting practice longball Now HE'S got the St. Patty's Day spirit! White Sox fans await their opportunity for autographs Brewers players showing a little St. Patty's Day garb A packed house enjoys the sun and Brewers baseball Fans bask in the sun beyond the fences Fans in left look at a 4-1 Sox score The field clean-up begins as the sun gos down The mountainous backdrop at Maryvale Fans entering Diablo Stadium in Tempe, AZ to see the Angels and Brewers play Behind home plate at Diablo Stadium Diablo Stadium, tucked in the valley in Tempe. Beautiful scenes here! Down the right field line of Diablo Stadium Catching some rays is always a fan favorite here at Spring Training Not much happening at the ball park on Wednesday (Brewers off day) Watering the grass........ ...and painting logos, that's about all that happens on an off day. University of Phoenix Stadium where the Cardinals play and the site of this years Super Bowl The main entrance and Fan Shop 2 years ago, there was nothing but desert there! If you build it, they will come. The tribute statue to Pat Tillman, slain in Afghanistan The Pat Tillman reflection pool Just another view.....the detail, the expression, the intensity The PIT where the actual field drops out and slides outside for sunshine and to be watered A city pops up where nothing existed 2 years ago The Surprise Sports Complex where the Brewers will play the Royals tonight (Thursday)
The mountains beyond Surprise, AZ Surprise popped up from nothing, this was all desert before they broke ground A carousel sits down the right field line for the enjoyment of kids and families There's also a wiffle ball field for kids 8 and under Just aother different view of Billy Parker Make it picture perfect for baseball! The Tour DeFrance from the 1920's. We've been talking about this picture all week.
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