D-backs Spring Training

Good evening sports fans and welcome to this weeks edition of Wide World of Wildcats. Big week in Tucson as Spring Training games started up this week for the Arizona Diamondbacks. There are only 35 days until the MLB season begins and as D-backs blogger and host of the Arizona Diamondbacks Webisodes Daron Sutton puts it, "You let the sweat pour in February so that the champagne can pour in October."

The D-backs took to the field on February 27th against the Chicago White Sox where they suffered a devastating loss, 1-10. On February 28th the D-backs went against the Texas Rangers losing 4-6 and they got their first win today vs. the Oakland As, 9-7. The D-backs next game will be on March 4th against Team Mexico. For a complete D-backs Spring Training schedule, click here.

The D-backs have a 40-count roster and players who were least expected to have an impact were stepping up to the plate. The team is relying on their strong pitchers and their young talent to help lead the D-backs to victory. Ryan Roberts, a non-roster invitee, has really showed what he is capable of, especially in the today's game. Roberts, originally from Ft. Worth, Texas, had two hits which gave him a run scored and an RBI. Ro

berts has played three seasons in the MLB, two with the Toronto Blue Jays and one with the Texas Rangers. He is showing a lot of potential with the D-backs, but it may be too early to predict his future with the team. 

Tickets for Spring Training are very reasonably priced and if you can stand the Tucson heat, you are guaranteed a good time. Ticket prices range from the cheapest, $5 for lawn seats and standing seats, to the most expensive, $16 for the covered mezzanine (recommended if you want to stay out of the sun) and for field level infield. To check out a full list of ticket prices and to purchase tickets, click here.

This season, the D-backs are looking to clinch their fifth divisional crown in 12 seasons. It's going to take a lot of hard work and effort, but the D-backs are up for the challenge. Come check out the D-backs as they take on Team Mexico at Tucson Electric Park at 5:05 p.m. on March 4th.

That wraps up this weeks edition. Tune in next week for another exciting update! Go out and support the D-backs and until next time, Bear Down!