Brad Cesmat’s Baseball AZ: Extra Innings East Valley

“You talk about spring training and everybody has the baseball bug — all fun and games,” said Steve Scarsone, former major league baseball player. “You get the bug and want…

“The business has progressed, of course, but so has the family,” said Joe Cerreta, vice president of Cerreta Candy Company. “What ended up as 10 moving out here in 1968 is…

“When you drive by on the street, really, we look like a car wash or gas station, but when you walk through the front door, it’s a new experience altogether,”…

“If you have never been to the Renaissance Festival be prepared for a world experience,” Count Victor the Villain said. He’s giving spring training visitors a sneak peek of the…

“Thunder Dan Majerle was one of the greatest basketball players in Suns history, hard work, and dedication,” said Anthony Lo Duca, general manager at Majerle’s Sports Grill in Goodyear, Arizona….

Spring training is bringing back new and familiar faces to Don and Charlie’s in Scottsdale, Arizona.   “I get to see a lot of people that I only see once…

 “This is the place to stop when you’re in town for spring training baseball,” said Chef Rick Moses at Scramble – a breakfast joint in Scottsdale.   Moses and his…

 “For all of those coming to Arizona for spring training and need a little break between the balls and strikes, come to my town if you want the real Western…

 “If you’re in town for spring training, come by and try a fresh, handcrafted pizza that is unique to you,” said Jay Johnson, one of the owners of Eklectic Pie….