2009 D-backs Spring Training Thread

[PoolBoy]

Starts today. Buckner on the mound.

 

[Hazzard29]

Looking forward to getting this season started! Wish the Dbacks would have added another big bat during the offseason, Ive got a bad feeling that this team is gonna really struggle to put runs on the board (again).

 

[HooverDam]

Its going to be pretty tough for the D'backs to win the West this year I think, especially if Manny goes back to LA. We're going to need to see our young guys really improve since we didn't bring anyone in.

Im excited to check out some games at Goodyear Ballpark and Camelback Ranch this year, though I doubt they'll be able to eclipse Scottsdale Stadium and Phoenix Muni as the gems of the Cactus League.

 

[Mulli]

Wish I could get games on radio 4 free

 

[FArting]

Rockies up 1-0 btm of 2nd inning

 

[Mulli]

Rockies up 1-0 btm of 2nd inning

oh no we are doomed!

 

[FArting]

Dbacks up 2-1 Chris Young with his first home run of the year for spring training.

 

[PoolBoy]

Dbacks up 2-1 Chris Young with his first home run of the year.

of spring training....

 

[FArting]

Rockies up 3-2 top of 5th inning

 

[FArting]

Dbacks up 5-3 btm of 6th inning

 

[FArting]

Dbacks win 5-3.

 

[FArting]

Dbacks take on the Indians today on the road at their new ballpark. Haren is on the mound.

 

[FArting]

Dbacks Tied 1-1 top of 3rd inning

 

[FArting]

Indians up 4-1 top of 4th

 

[FArting]

Indians up 7-3 top of 5th

 

[FArting]

Indians up 9-7 btm of 6th

 

[FArting]

Dbacks up 15-9 btm of 8th

 

[FArting]

Dbacks win 15-9.

 

[HooverDam]

I'm not terribly certain that score updates on Spring Training games are necessary.

I went out to the game today, geez, what a freakin' drive. The stadium is pretty nice, though fairly middle of the pack as far as Cactus League stadiums go. The location is just horrendous, with nothing useful around for miles, the only thing with in eye site is a lightly used airfield and a sprawl development of (likely foreclosed upon) stucco and tile roof monstrosities. For some reason they found it necessary to charge $5 for the privilege of parking my car in a dusty lot, after I had burnt a quarter tank of gas just getting there. I think if Goodyear expects to have good attendance, they've got to get rid of the parking fees, its just too much. Anyway, I took a bunch of pictures, Ill post some later.

 

[AZ Sports Native]

I'm not terribly certain that score updates on Spring Training games are necessary.

I went out to the game today, geez, what a freakin' drive. The stadium is pretty nice, though fairly middle of the pack as far as Cactus League stadiums go. The location is just horrendous, with nothing useful around for miles, the only thing with in eye site is a lightly used airfield and a sprawl development of (likely foreclosed upon) stucco and tile roof monstrosities. For some reason they found it necessary to charge $5 for the privilege of parking my car in a dusty lot, after I had burnt a quarter tank of gas just getting there. I think if Goodyear expects to have good attendance, they've got to get rid of the parking fees, its just too much. Anyway, I took a bunch of pictures, Ill post some later.

I happen to disagree. Of course, I also happen to live about 2 miles from the stadium (in one of those "stucco and tile roof monstrosities").

 

[FArting]

Dbacks taking on White Sox today. Garland is on the mound.

 

[MigratingOsprey]

I happen to disagree. Of course, I also happen to live about 2 miles from the stadium (in one of those "stucco and tile roof monstrosities").

i agree neighbor

and how dare a stadium charge for parking - i think surprise is the exception to this rule

also this is the first week - infrastructure will even out - right now it's still an active construction site as they expand bullard and build the reds clubhouse/training facility

 

[DailysportpagesDOTcom]

Dbacks look good this spring so far.. Hope Webb is ok

 

[FArting]

Dbacks lose to White Sox 10-1.

 

[BC867]

Dbacks look good this spring so far.. Hope Webb is ok

He says it's just a muscle pain. Nothing to be concerned about.

Welcome to ASFN. Just in time for what will hopefully be a fun season.