2009 Spring Baseball Training in Florida
See Favorite MLB Teams Cheaply in Several Cities
Feb 26, 2009
Can’t wait for the regular baseball season to start?
Many Major League Baseball (MLB) teams set up spring training camps in cities across Central and Southern Florida every year. Tickets to these games are usually very affordable, starting as low as $6 a seat.
Here’s a listing of teams and where they play their home games during the spring:
Atlanta Braves
Location: Wide World of Disney at Walt Disney World, Lake Buena Vista, FL
2009 Ticket Prices: $15 to $32
More Information: 407.939.4263
Baltimore Orioles
Location: Fort Lauderdale Stadium, Ft. Lauderdale, FL
2009 Ticket Prices: $10 to $20
More Information: 954.776.1921
Boston Red Sox
Location: City of Palms Park, Fort Meyers, FL
2009 Ticket Prices: $10 to $26
More Information: 239.334.4700
Cincinnati Reds
Location: Ed Smith Stadium, Sarasota, FL
2009 Ticket Prices: $9 to $16
More Information: 941.954.4464
Detroit Tigers
Location: Joker Marchant Stadium, Lakeland, FL
2009 Ticket Prices: $10 to $21
More Information: 863.686.8075
Florida Marlins
Location: Roger Dean Stadium, Jupiter, FL
2009 Ticket Prices: $15 to $31
More Information: 561.775.1818
Houston Astros
Location: Osceola County Stadium, Kissimmee, FL
2009 Ticket Prices: $10 to $25
More Information: 321.697.3200
Minnesota Twins
Location: Hammond Stadium, Ft. Meyers, FL
2009 Ticket Prices: $12 to $22
More Information: 800.338.9467
New York Mets
Location: Tradition Field, Port St Lucie, FL
2009 Ticket Prices: $6 to $20
More Information: 772.871.2115
New York Yankees
Location: Steinbrenner Field, Tampa, FL
2009 Ticket Prices: $17 to $31
More Information: 813.879.2244
Philadelphia Phillies
Location: Bright House Networks Field, Clearwater, FL
2009 Ticket Prices: $11 to $30
More Information: 727.467.4457
Pittsburgh Pirates
Location: McKechnie Field, Bradenton, FL
2009 Ticket Prices: $10 to $19
More Information: 941.748.4610
St. Louis Cardinals
Location: Roger Dean Stadium, Jupiter, FL
2009 Ticket Prices: $15 to $31
More Information: 561.775.1818
Tampa Bay Rays
Location: Charlotte Sports Park, Port Charlotte, FL
2009 Ticket Prices: $9 to $23
More Information: 888.326.7297
Toronto Blue Jays
Location: Dunedin Stadium, Dunedin, FL
2009 Ticket Prices: $13 to $25
More Information: 727.733.0429
Washington Nationals
Location: Space Coast Stadium, Viera, FL
2009 Ticket Prices: $8 to $24
More Information: 321.633.4487
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The lowest ticket prices are generally for lawn seats, with the highest prices being the prime viewing seats. Some of these venues may also charge for parking, generally $5 to $10 per car.
Many of these cities are grouped near each other, making it possible to take in games from several teams during a trip. For instance, in the Orlando area, one can take in games with the Atlanta Braves, Detroit Tigers and Houston Astros. Visting Tampa? Enjoy games from the Cincinnati Reds, New York Yankees, Philadelphia Phillies and Pittsburgh Pirates.
The 2009 spring training season for most teams runs from the end of February to the beginning of April. If you don't see your favorite team listed, most likely they conduct their spring training games in Arizona. For complete schedules of all spring training games, visit the MLB official site.
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