Grand Canyon 2B Brian Hitchcox avoids Maryvale´s David Parrish to complete the DP.

Maryvale 3B Scott Hodges starts a 5-2-3 double play to help the Saguaros out of a jam.

Phoenix first baseman Eric Crozier flips for the out.

Sammy Sosa hammers a spring training home run, 2000.

Troy O´Leary of the Red Sox makes a leaping catch in front of the Green Monster, 1999.

Astros prospect David Matranga dives for a grounder in the 2001 Arizona Fall League.

Jason Giambi gets indicted, er, inducted into the AFL Hall of Fame.

Scottsdale´s Nathan Haynes lays down a bunt.

Peoria SS Eric Riggs is waiting to apply the tag to Grand Canyon´s Mike Rouse on a steal attempt.

Yogi Berra near the batting cage before Yankees at Red Sox exhibition game in Fort Myers.  Florida 2004. Scanned from film.

Rangers pitching coach Orel Hershiser and manager Buck Showalter keep an eye on the mound staff, spring 2005.

Player Photos
2002 Arizona Fall League unless otherwise indicated.
David AardsmaGrand Canyon's David Aardsma high-fives some Cub Scouts, Arizona Fall League, 2004.
Dusty BakerDusty Baker managing the Giants, 2001 spring training.
Rocco BaldelliGrand Canyon's Rocco Baldelli takes 3rd on a wild pitch.
Clint BarmesMesa SS Clint Barmes tags out Peoria's Shane Victorino on a steal attempt.
John BenedettiJohn Benedetti.
Yogi BerraYogi Berra near the batting cage before Yankees at Red Sox exhibition game in Fort Myers. Florida 2004. Scanned from film.
Tagg BoziedTagg Bozied.
Tagg BoziedTagg Bozied.
Jace BrewerGrand Canyon SS Jace Brewer throws as Maryvale's David Parrish slides.
Kevin CashKevin Cash.
Hee Seop ChoiMesa's Hee Seop Choi watches as his home run drive sails out.
J.D. ClosserJ.D. Closser.
Tim CorcoranCraig Brazell scores for Phoenix as Maryvale pitcher Tim Corcoran tries to cover after a wild pitch.
Eric CrozierPhoenix first baseman Eric Crozier flips for the out.
Gookie DawkinsScottsdale 2nd baseman Gookie Dawkins turns the double play.
Ryan DempsterCubs pitcher Ryan Dempster faces the Royals, spring 2005.
Andrew DominiqueScottsdale's Andrew Dominique inherited an 0-2 count when he was called upon to pinch hit due to injury, but he came through with a home run.
Mark EllisA's 2nd baseman Mark Ellis, spring 2005.
Vince FaisonPeoria's Vince Faison gets caught wandering off 1st.
Mike FontenotMike Fontenot.
Nomar GarciaparraNomar Garciaparra warms up, Red Sox spring training, Fort Myers, Florida, 2003.
Nomar GarciaparraNomar Garciaparra takes the throw, Red Sox spring training, Fort Myers, Florida, 2003.
Nomar GarciaparraNomar Garciaparra being inducted into the Arizona Fall League Hall of Fame, 2001.
Jake GatreauJake Gatreau.
Jason GiambiJason Giambi gets indicted, er, inducted into the AFL Hall of Fame.
Jason GiambiJason Giambi begins one last season with the A's, 2001 spring training.
Zack GreinkeRoyals pitcher Zack Greinke faces the Cubs, spring 2005.
Ken Griffey Jr.Ken Griffey Jr. makes a spring training cameo, Fort Myers, Florida, 2003.
Scott HairstonScottsdale shortstop Scott Hairston tags out Phoenix's Jhonny Peralta on a steal attempt.
Scott HairstonScottsdale 2B Scott Hairston gets down on a grounder.
Scott HairstonPeoria's Shane Victorino stole 2nd, but didn't realize that the giant leap by Scottsdale 2B Scott Hairston saved the ball. Victorino strayed off the base and was tagged out.
J.J. HardyMaryvale SS J.J. Hardy makes a diving catch.
J.J. HardyJ.J. Hardy.
J.J. HardyJ.J. Hardy.
J.J. HardyJ.J. Hardy makes a diving catch, 2002 Arizona Fall League.
Brendan HarrisShortstop Brendan Harris of the Saguaros can't knock down an errant throw, Arizona Fall League, 2005.
Corey HartCorey Hart.
Corey HartCorey Hart.
Corey HartCorey Hart.
Nathan HaynesScottsdale center fielder Nathan Haynes runs down a fly ball.
Nathan HaynesScottsdale's Nathan Haynes lays down a bunt.
Nathan HaynesNathan Haynes.
Drew HensonMaryvale 3B Drew Henson made a spinning stop but was indecisive what to do afterward and threw late to first.
Adrian HernandezGrand Canyon pitcher Adrian Hernandez sidearms a righthanded batter.
Orel HershiserRangers pitching coach Orel Hershiser and manager Buck Showalter keep an eye on the mound staff, spring 2005.
Richard HidalgoRichard Hidalgo of the Rangers fouls one off, spring 2005.
Brian HitchcoxGrand Canyon 2B Brian Hitchcox avoids Maryvale's David Parrish to complete the DP.
Brian HitchcoxGrand Canyon 2B Brian Hitchcox scoops the ball to SS Mike Rouse to start the DP...
Scott HodgesMaryvale 3B Scott Hodges starts a 5-2-3 double play to help the Saguaros out of a jam.
Justin HuberJustin Huber.
Tim HummelGrand Canyon 3B Chase Utley tags out Peoria's Tim Hummel.
Landon JacobsenLandon Jacobsen, Arizona Fall League, 2005.
Bobby JenksBobby Jenks, representing the Angels with the Scottsdale Scorpions, 2002 Arizona Fall League.
Garrett JonesGarrett Jones slugs a homer, Arizona Fall League, 2005.
Luke JudsonLuke Hudson, Arizona Fall League, 2005.
Steve KentGrand Canyon pitcher Steve Kent had a strong outing.
Dave KrynzelDave Krynzel.
Gerald LairdScottsdale's Kevin Youkalis scores as Peoria catcher Gerald Laird waits for the throw.
Grady LittleIf Manager Grady Little knew then what he knows now... Red Sox spring training, Fort Myers, Florida, 2003.
Wes LittletonWes Littleton, Arizona Fall League, 2005.
Derek LoweDerek Lowe appears unconcerned about a possible visit from the fashion police, Red Sox spring training, Fort Myers, Florida, 2003.
Pedro MartinezPedro Martinez goofs around, Red Sox spring training, Fort Myers, Florida, 2003.
David MatrangaAstros prospect David Matranga dives for a grounder in the 2001 Arizona Fall League.
David MaustDavid Maust of the Saguaros fires a pitch, Arizona Fall League, 2005.
Kevin MillarKevin Millar, Red Sox spring training, Fort Myers, Florida, 2003.
Ryan MillerRyan Miller.
Adam MorisseyPhoenix's Adam Morissey thought it would be a good idea to try to score from 2nd base on a wild pitch. It wasn't. Grand Canyon pitcher Jerome Williams applies the tag.
Troy O'LearyTroy O'Leary of the Red Sox makes a leaping catch in front of the Green Monster, 1999.
Tim OlsonScottsdale SS Tim Olson charges in to make the play.
Tim OlsonTim Olson.
Dave PemberDave Pember.
Tony PenaRoyals Manager Tony Pena, spring 2005.
Tony Pena, Jr.SS Tony Pena, Jr. makes a tough throw, Arizona Fall League, 2004.
Jhonny PeraltaPhoenix SS Jhonny Peralta takes the throw as Grand Canyon's Gabe Gross gets picked off.
Tony PerezHall of Famer Tony Perez greets the crowd, 1999 Arizona Fall League.
Glen PerkinsGlen Perkins, Arizona Fall League, 2005.
Glen PerkinsGlen Perkins, Arizona Fall League, 2005.
Andy PettiteAndy Pettite hurls for the Astros in Milwaukee, 2005.
Brandon PhillipsPhoenix 2B Brandon Phillips can't quite reach this grounder.
Brandon PhillipsBrandon Phillips.
Brandon PhillipsPhoenix's Brandon Phillips slides in safely with a stolen base as Peoria 2B Tim Hummel can't reach a high throw.
Adam PiattAdam Piatt, now with the A's, makes a dive in the 1999 Arizona Fall League.
Albert PujolsAlbert Pujols playing third base in the 2000 Arizona Fall League.
Manny RamirezManny Ramirez, Red Sox spring training, Fort Myers, Florida, 2003.
Manny RamirezManny Ramirez and Homer Simpson, Red Sox spring training, Fort Myers, Florida, 2003.
Manny RamirezManny Ramirez says hello to Cincinnati's Barry Larkin after hitting a double, Red Sox spring training, Fort Myers, Florida, 2003.
Prentice RedmanPhoenix CF Prentice Redman runs down this long fly.
Prentice RedmanPrentice Redman scores a Phoenix run as Maryvale catcher Scott Ackerman just tries to keep the throw from getting away.
Eric RiggsPeoria SS Eric Riggs is waiting to apply the tag to Grand Canyon's Mike Rouse on a steal attempt.
Eric RiggsPeoria SS Eric Riggs can't reach this one.
Alex RodriguezAlex Rodriguez at third base with shortstop Derek Jeter at shortstop, Yankees at Red Sox exhibition game in Fort Myers. Florida 2004. Scanned from film.
Mike RouseGrand Canyon 2B Brian Hitchcox scoops the ball to SS Mike Rouse to start the DP...
Mike RouseGrand Canyon SS Mike Rouse turns the DP as Phoenix's Craig Brazell strays from the baseline considerably. (That's 2nd base over there on the left.)
Mike RousePeoria's Koyie Hill decides to get down as Mike Rouse's DP relay appears to be headed for his noggin.
Dane SardinhaDane Sardinha.
Alfonso SorianoAlfonso Soriano (right) playing shortstop in the 1998 Arizona Fall League. The 2nd baseman making the throw is Jerry Hairston of the Orioles.
Sammy SosaSammy Sosa hammers a spring training home run, 2000.
Sammy SosaAfter the Pop comes the Hop, Sammy Sosa, spring training 2000.
Maxim St. PierreMesa catcher Maxim St. Pierre makes the play on Taguchi's bunt.
Brandon StemleBrandon Stemle.
J.T. StottsJ.T. Stotts.
Mike SweeneyMike Sweeney of the Royals spots someone in the crowd, Cactus League, Surprise, Arizona, March 2005.
So TaguchiMaryvale's So Taguchi lays down a sacrifice bunt.
Mark TeixeiraPeoria 3B Mark Teixeira fires to first after fielding a grounder.
Chase UtleyGrand Canyon 3B Chase Utley tags out Peoria's Tim Hummel.
Todd WalkerTodd Walker signs autographs, Red Sox spring training, Fort Myers, Florida, 2003.
Turk WendellFormer Cub Turk Wendell gets up close and personal with fans at Wrigley Field, 1999.
Marland WilliamsCF Marland Williams makes a diving catch for Grand Canyon, Arizona Fall League, 2004.
Josh WilsonGrand Canyon shortstop Josh Wilson gets disrupted by Adam Lind's slide, Arizona Fall League, 2005.
Kevin YoukalisKevin Youkalis.
Kevin YoukalisScottsdale's Kevin Youkalis scores as Peoria catcher Gerald Laird waits for the throw.
Kevin YoukilisPhoenix's Brandon Phillips slides safely into 3rd as the ball rolls to the right away from Scottsdale's Kevin Youkilis.

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