Luis Valbuena of the Chicago Cubs makes a diving catch against the Arizona Diamondbacks during a spring training game on March 1 at Hohokam Stadium in Mesa, Arizona.
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Luis Valbuena of the Chicago Cubs makes a diving catch against the Arizona Diamondbacks during a spring training game on March 1 at Hohokam Stadium in Mesa, Arizona.
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The smaller spring training stadium gives fans a close-up view of the action.
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The smaller spring training stadium gives fans a close-up view of the action.
Grownups and children alike can chat up some of their favorite players.
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Grownups and children alike can chat up some of their favorite players.
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Alfonso Soriano of the Chicago Cubs bats against the Cleveland Indians during a spring training game last spring.
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Alfonso Soriano of the Chicago Cubs bats against the Cleveland Indians during a spring training game last spring.
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Many fans visiting from colder states celebrate that the Arizona sun is shining and the drinks are cold.
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Many fans visiting from colder states celebrate that the Arizona sun is shining and the drinks are cold.
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Spring training fans can get up close to marquee players such as Alfonso Soriano at Hohokam Stadium.
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Spring training fans can get up close to marquee players such as Alfonso Soriano at Hohokam Stadium.
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A Cubs fan catches a bat in the stands during a game against the Arizona Diamondbacks on March 1.
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A Cubs fan catches a bat in the stands during a game against the Arizona Diamondbacks on March 1.
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