Fan Guide: Los Angeles Dodgers
01/30/2006It might take all spring for Dodgers fans to get to know the new Dodgers. It might take all spring for the new Dodgers to get to know the new Dodgers.
Since the end of last season, new general manager Ned Colletti has acquired Rafael Furcal, Nomar Garciaparra, Bill Mueller, Kenny Lofton, Sandy Alomar Jr., Brett Tomko, Jae Seo and Danys Baez -- all of whom are expected to play significant roles in returning the club to contention.
Colletti also hired Grady Little to take over for Jim Tracy, whose 2005 Dodger club finished 71-91, the second-worst finish since the franchise moved from Brooklyn to Los Angeles for the 1958 season.
As Dodgers fans prepare for a journey to Vero Beach, where the Dodgers have trained since 1948, here are some questions and answers that should help:
When do the Dodgers arrive at camp?The Dodgers' pitchers and catchers report to Spring Training on Feb. 15, with their first workout Feb. 16. Position players arrive Feb. 20, with the first full-squad workout Feb. 21.
When do games start?The Dodgers open the Grapefruit League season Thursday, Mar. 2, hosting the Atlanta Braves at Holman Stadium. The Dodgers will play 33 exhibition games, including split-squad games Mar. 6. Another day of split-squad games will be Mar. 30, when one squad will wrap up play in Florida against Houston in Kissimmee and another squad will participate in the Big League Weekend in Las Vegas against Seattle. The exhibition season concludes with the traditional three-game Freeway Series against the Angels, opening March 30 at Dodger Stadium, followed by games March 31 and April 1 in Anaheim.
How do I get tickets?Tickets for all Dodgers Spring Training games at Holman Stadium are on dodgers.com.
Holman Stadium holds 6,500 fans, with additional room on the berm beyond the outfield fence -- always a popular spot for families. Concessions and novelties can be purchased on the concourse behind home plate and behind both bases. Ticket prices and other information can be found at the Dodgers Spring Training ticket page.
Where is Vero Beach, and how do I get there?By air, Vero Beach is closest to airports in Melbourne, West Palm Beach and Orlando. It is 85 miles southeast of Orlando and 65 miles north of West Palm Beach.
To get to Dodgertown from I95, take the Vero Beach exit, go east on Route 60 to 43rd Avenue, left on 43rd Avenue one-half mile to 26th Street, turn right on 26th Street, and Dodgertown is on the right.
How can I watch the team work out?There is no admission to see the Dodgers work out on their fields at Dodgertown. The Major League team uses the two full fields and Holman Stadium; the Minor Leaguers will report in early March to the fields further east.
Before the start of the Grapefruit League schedule, the Major League team hits the field around 9 a.m. ET, and some hitters stay out there well into the afternoon. Once the games begin, there's only a morning session prior to the game.
Where can I get some autographs?The best time to get autographs is before the start of games, as the players are walking from the clubhouse to the fields and back. Once games begin, players' availability is significantly reduced. Some players stop to sign near the covered batting cages and clubhouse beyond the right-field foul pole at Holman Stadium.
What else is there to do in Vero Beach?Vero Beach is located in Indian River County. The American publication Rating Guide to Cities named Vero Beach the best small city in Florida, and Vero Beach is one of only four Florida towns included in "The 100 Best Art Towns in America." In addition to its beaches and waters for swimming, scuba diving, boating, fishing and other water sports, Indian River County's parks offer countless opportunities for recreation and enjoying the outdoors. Four public golf courses allow for all levels of play and tennis facilities are widely available. In addition to Dodgertown, the area has museums, theaters, restaurants, night spots and shopping areas.
When do the Dodgers open the regular season?On April 3, the Dodgers will host the Atlanta Braves at 1:10 p.m. PT at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles.
Source: http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/
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