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 Osceola
County Stadium631 Heritage Parkway Kissimmee, FL 34744 Ticket Information: (321) 697-3200 CLICK HERE for a Osceola County Stadium seating diagram 2010 Ticket Prices Dugout Box Seats: $22 (Premium Games $25); Field Box: $20 (Premium Games $23); Upper Reserve $18 (Premium Games $21); Outfield Reserve: $15 (Premium Games $18) Individual Single Game Tickets are currently on sale. Pitchers and catchers report on February 19 and first workout is February 20. Position players report on February 23 and first full squad workout is February 24.
2010 Astros Spring Training Schedule
* Premium Game, add $3 to all ticket prices
Astros 2010 Preview - Yahoo Sports 2009: 74-88, fifth place, National League Central
He’s Here: Manager Brad Mills, RHP Brett Myers, RHP Brandon Lyon, RHP Matt Lindstrom, 3B Pedro Feliz.
He’s Outta Here: RHP Jose Valverde,
RHP LaTroy Hawkins, OF Darin Erstad, SS Miguel Tejada.
What to watch for: All eyes will be on rookie manager Brad Mills,
who took the job after six years as Terry Francona’s bench coach in Boston.
The Astros lost confidence in fired manager Cecil Cooper, so Mills’ first
task will be earning the respect and trust of his players. Houston is hoping
the 29-year-old Myers can bolster a starting rotation that ranked 25th in
the majors in 2009 (4.79 ERA). RHP Roy Oswalt and 1B Lance Berkman both had
off years in 2009— Oswalt earned a franchise-record 16 no-decisions and
Berkman hit .274, a career low for a full season. The Astros need Feliz to
help fill the leadership gap left when Tejada signed with Baltimore. Tejada
hit .313 with 14 homers and 86 RBIs last season and was also a respected
leader in the clubhouse. Tommy Manzella,
highly regarded for his defensive skills, is expected to take over at
shortstop after hitting .289 with 56 RBIs in the minors last season. The
Astros also need a more productive season from 2B Kaz Matsui, who batted a
career-low .250 in 2009 and has had four stints on the disabled list over
the past two seasons.
From Florida Turnpike North, get off Exit 242 and turn left (northwest) on US 192, drive one mile to Bill Beck Blvd. (Tourist Information Center on corner) turn right, take Bill Beck Blvd. for 7/10 mile, turn left on Heritage Parkway. Parking for buses is to the left front, near complex. From Florida Turnpike South, to Exit 244, turn right on US 192, drive one mile to Bill Beck Blvd., turn right, take Bill Beck Blvd. for 7/10 mile, turn left on Heritage Parkway.
Stadium Information
Unlike newer stadiums, neither the home nor the visiting clubhouse is connected to dugouts, so players must walk outside with fans where they will often sign autographs and pose for photographs. The Park itself, with pine trees lining the outfield, is considered one of the most picturesque for fans. It’s also family-friendly. In rightfield at the end of the grandstand there’s a fenced-off playground so parents have the option to drop off kids who might not want to sit through a game. For the 2003 season, Osceola County Stadium unveiled a new look thanks to a $18.3 million renovation project that includes, a refurbished stadium, with all chair-back seats and added restrooms, concession stands and a souvenir store. Capacity has been increased slightly, to 5,300. A new stadium exterior is made of concrete blocks and wrought iron gates reminiscent of Camden Yards and other retro-ballparks. For the players the renovations included, a spacious new major-league clubhouse similar to the one the Astros use at Minute Maid Park, a separate minor-league clubhouse with cubicles and training rooms almost identical to the one the major-leaguers have, additional playing-field space for spring bunting and infield drills and a new office complex for the Astros' staff.
Astros Spring Training Attendance (2000-2009)
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