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Arizona vs. Florida. (The Closer).(where to go for spring training)
Which is better for spring training, Arizona or Florida? I need to say that I have spent 12 springs in Florida, and this will be only my second in Arizona, so I might be biased. But here goes.
From a fan's perspective, each place offers different things. Arizona is set up better for a baseball fan. You can see the most teams in the shortest amount of time without having to travel too far. A few teams share complexes, so you can even get two teams for the price of one. That's a good thing for a few reasons. One is you always know that at that complex you can catch a game, because one team will be playing. Plus, in the morning, you can see both teams go through drills and work out.
Florida is more of a family vacation, and if you want, you can check out some baseball. If you want to see the most teams, you need to stay in the Orlando area. But you're still going to have to extend your drives to a 100-mile radius to see a bunch of teams. If your favorite team is down south, like in Fort Lauderdale or Fort Myers, you'll have to make it a day trip.
If you're a true baseball fan, the best part is you can take your family and send it to Disney World. You go watch the Braves, and everybody's happy. Then, after the game, you can meet up in one of the Disney parks,
I've talked to a few players about the best ...
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