Isotopes start Spring Training
March 8, 2005 - Pacific Coast League (PCL1)
Albuquerque Isotopes News Release
The Albuquerque Isotopes announced today their 2005 Spring Training schedule, which consists of 14 games against other Triple-A teams. Twelve of the 14 games will be played in Jupiter, FL., the shared spring home of the Florida Marlins and the St. Louis Cardinals.
Albuquerque opens its third Spring Training on Thursday, March 17 in Jupiter against the Memphis Redbirds. The schedule also includes Las Vegas (Dodgers) of the Pacific Coast League, along with the International League's Norfolk Tides. The Isotopes' regular season home opener is April 7 against the Iowa Cubs.
Isotopes pitchers and catchers are due to report to Jupiter today, followed by position players on Thursday. The complete Spring Training schedule is as follows:
Day Day Opponent Affiliate Location
3/17 Thur Memphis Cardinals Jupiter (Marlins complex)
3/18 Fri Memphis Cardinals Jupiter (Cardinals complex)
3/19 Sat Memphis Cardinals Jupiter (Cardinals complex)
3/20 Sun Memphis Cardinals Jupiter (Marlins complex)
3/21 Mon Norfolk Mets St. Lucie (Mets complex)
3/22 Tues Camp Day
3/23 Wed Memphis Cardinals Jupiter (Cardinals complex)
3/24 Thur Norfolk Mets Jupiter (Marlins complex)
3/25 Fri Camp Day
3/26 Sat Las Vegas Dodgers Jupiter (Marlins complex)
3/27 Sun Memphis Cardinals Jupiter (Marlins complex)
3/28 Mon Memphis Cardinals Jupiter (Cardinals complex)
3/29 Tues Norfolk Mets St. Lucie (Mets complex)
3/30 Wed Las Vegas Dodgers Jupiter (Marlins complex)
3/31 Thur Camp Day
4/1 Fri Memphis Cardinals Jupiter (Marlins complex)
4/2 Sat Norfolk Mets Jupiter (Marlins complex)
All games begin at 1 pm ET
Major League Weekend Tickets, Season Tickets and Mini Plans are now on sale. "Major League Weekend, presented by Sandia Resort, Golf, and Spa" features the Texas Rangers against the Colorado Rockies on April 1 and the Rangers against the Arizona Diamondbacks on April 2. Call 924-2255 for more information.
Isotopes Park will be open to the public this Saturday from 10 am â 1 pm as the Triple-A club hosts its' third annual Open House. Individual game tickets for the Isotopes' third season go on sale at the stadium box office, as well as at all Ticketmaster outlets, on Saturday at 10 am.
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