Heading West.....

There it is - our destination this past week in Arizona - the new practice facility and ballpark in Goodyear which will start serving as the new winter headquarters of the Cleveland Indians. Not only did we leave the snow for a couple days, but we also had the chance to visit one of the newest sites for baseball in the majors.

And up to date it is....This week, I will be adding a few different slide shows of all the pictures that I took in and around the entire facility. There is no doubt that the players who pass through here will marvel at the 21st century technology - nothing like Winterhaven. And yet, before dashing Florida to bits, the facility there in Central Florida was very quaint and reminiscent of a time gone by...and it certainly had its place and served the players and fans admirably.

But it is the 21st century, and the Indians have truly walked through that door. I heard an interview Kelly Shoppach on Bruce Drennan's "All Bets Are Off" show on SportsTime Ohio. Kelly has been working out at the facility during the winter and he spoke of it in glowing terms. I have a feeling that will be the normal response from other members of the club as well.

You will get your chance to see practice fields, locker rooms, and the new ballpark itself. So c'mon back this week and visit! I can hear bat cracks in the distance already....!