Spring Training - Goodyear

Goodyear Ballpark is the Spring Training home for both the Cleveland Indians and Cincinnati Reds. Opened in 2009, the stadium lacks any real distinguishing features (other than the Baseball Joint-see below), and, coupled with the barren landscaping, provides a very generic environment. Mike and I didn't sample any of the concession stands, and nothing other than standard ballpark fare was available. Add to that a $5 parking fee (the only of the three parks we went to that charged for parking) and the overall experience was further diminished.

Day 80 - Spring Training

Outside the front gate of the Goodyear Ballpark is a statue entitled "The Ziz." My friend Mike called it the "Baseball Joint." Um . . . yep. Good call. Oh, and notice the "Super Moon" up there too. Oooooh. Aaaaaah.

**UPDATE** The Outliar has helpfully identified "Bird in Space" by Romanian sculptor Constantin Brâncuşi as the inspiration for "The Ziz." Much obliged, kind sir.

Day 79 - Spring Training

As we'll explore later, the Goodyear Ballpark was my least favorite, but the signage and sunset were the best.

Day 78 - Spring Training

Life in the bullpen can get mighty boring.

Day 77 - Spring Training

I just came back from three days in the greater Phoenix area exploring the Cactus League. Reviews and photos will follow for the ballparks in Glendale, Surprise, and this one here in Goodyear, the shared home of the Cleveland Indians and Cincinnati Reds.