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Article: Diamondbacks and Rockies pick spring training site

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July 17, 2009
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PHOENIX - The Arizona Diamondbacks and Colorado Rockies are National League West rivals.

Now they're partners in a spring training facility planned for the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community near Phoenix.

Under an agreement announced Thursday, the tribe will build an 11,000-seat ballpark and a complex that includes 12 practice fields, training facilities and offices. The facility is expected to be ready for the 2011 exhibition season.

The 140-acre site is adjacent to Scottsdale. It is believed to be the first major league spring training facility on tribal land.

"We are certainly excited that we have come to an agreement on our future spring training home with a wonderful community," ...

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