The year in baseball has been an interesting one for the Los Angeles Angels. The categories which are up for grabs for the 2009 This Year in Baseball Awards includes hitter, starter, manager, setup, defense, play, moment, executive of the year and postseason. Candidates from the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim include Tim Lincecum, Juan Rivera, Mike Scioscia, Brian Fuentes, Torii Hunter (nominated in two categories), Izturis/Aybar (for their August 27 infielders team up), Tony Reagins, Vladimir Guerro and Albert Pujols.
Although fans are not particularly happy to see Chone Figgins (Figgy) leave for the Seattle Mariners, they agree that Figgy will be a great addition to any team and will miss him. On another note, many fans are already looking forward to spring training for the Los Angeles Angels, even though the training doesn t start until March. There are some great spring packages to see the Los Angeles Angels in action in Tempe, Arizona next year. The home spring schedule is March 4 through April 1 and will match the Los Angeles Angels up against some great opponents to witness what fans hope will be baseball playing at its finest by the Los Angeles Angels.
The 2010 Spring Training sessions mark the 18th consecutive season that the Los Angeles Angels have played their spring home games at Tempe Diablo Stadium. Bermuda natural grass covers the playing surface and there is a seating capacity of 9,315. This includes lawn seats, temporary bleachers and suites. As you can imagine, the best seats go quickly as soon as sales start. There are two parking lots on the east and west that provide 1,350 paved parking spaces so you want to arrive early to get a good spot. Tempe Diablo Stadium has also housed to the Seattle Pilots, Seattle Mariners and Milwaukee Brewers. The Los Angeles Angels have a contract with the city of Tempe that s been extended through the year 2025. As a result, the stadium was renovated and expanded.
At the top of the list of the 2009 Draft are Randal Grichuk, Michael Trout, Tyler Skaggs, Garrett Richards and Tyler Kehrer. Fortunately for the Los Angeles Angels, the injury list only has two players on it currently. Kelvim Escobar is still suffering from shoulder tenderness but hopes to return in time for Spring Training. Dustin Moseley is still recovering from surgery for a strained right forearm and nerve condition and is also anticipating returning back for Spring Training 2010. Fans can expect to hear from all their favorite broadcasters for the 2010 season as well. Regular broadcasters and associated broadcasting production include Darren Chan, Rolando Nichols, Jose Mota, Mark Gubicza, Terry Smith, Rory Markas, Rex Hudler and Steve Physioc.
Tempe Diablo Stadium, located at 2200 W. Alameda Drive. There are many great seating options are available from inexpensive lawn seats to great sites in the seats located in the home plate MVP area and Field MVP area, including wheelchair seating for those who require it. Many fans are already anxious to see the Los Angeles Angels take to the field. Now is a great time to get in your reserved seating choices for these games, especially if you have a group of 15 or more. Those who want to heighten their game day experience can choose from an Angels Party Suite or Angels Grand Slam Private Patio. It s the perfect way to take along family, friends and co workers and experience every crack of the bat as the Los Angeles Angels take to the field.
Tempe Diablo Stadium dimensions are 340 feet down the left field line, 400 feet to the left and right center power alleys, 420 feet to center with an eight feet high outfield fence and 360 feet down the right field line.
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