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2012 Cactus League Book Signing Schedule Released

Cactus League fans will be able to enjoy the first book published on the history of spring training in Arizona when they come for games this March.

And throughout the spring season, local author and Play Ball booster Susie Steckner will be appearing to sign purchased copies of her new work.

Steckner will be appearing at the following spring training events and games:

Old Town Scottsdale
Scottsdale Baseball Festival
Saturday, Feb. 25, inside the Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, near the Play Ball Exhibition, on the Scottsdale Civic Center Mall from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Old Town Scottsdale
Scottsdale Baseball Festival
Sunday, Feb. 26, inside the Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, near the Play Ball Exhibition, on the Scottsdale Civic Center Mall from Noon – 3 p.m.

Downtown Mesa
Mesa Historical Museum with Hall of Fame Pitcher Gaylord Perry
Thursday, March 1 at the Play Ball Exhibition, 51 E. Main Street, Downtown Mesa from 5 p.m.-7 p.m.

Scottsdale
Salt River Fields Spring Training Complex
Sunday, March 4 in the Centerfield Team Shop during the Arizona Diamondbacks – San Francisco Giants Cactus League game. Starting at 11:30 a.m.

Surprise
Surprise Stadium Spring Training Complex
Sunday, March 11 in the Home Plate Team Shop during the Texas Rangers – Cleveland Indians Cactus League game. Starting at 11:30 a.m.

Tempe
Changing Hands Bookstore
Monday, March 19 at the bookstore, 6428 S. McClintock Drive. Starting at 7 p.m.

Mesa
Hohokam Stadium Spring Training Complex
Saturday, March 24 during the Chicago Cubs – San Diego Padres Cactus League game. Exact time and location TBA

Goodyear
Goodyear Ballpark Spring Training Complex
Sunday, March 25 during the Cleveland Indians – Chicago Cubs Cactus League game. Exact time and location TBA

Opening Dates Announced for Play Ball Exhibitions

No matter where you live or choose to enjoy spring training games in the Valley this March, there is a Play Ball exhibition near you. And here are the opening dates for each of five shows around the Cactus League:

Feb. 11-14: Arizona Capitol Mall, State Capitol, Phoenix
Feb. 25 – Mar. 30: Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, Civic Plaza, Scottsdale
March 3 – Downtown Mesa, 51 E. Main Street, Mesa (this will be a year-round exhibition)
March 3 – April 2: Goodyear Ballpark, Goodyear
Ongoing: Arizona Historical Society, 1300 N. College Ave., Tempe

Cactus League Book Signing Schedule Coming Soon!

It won’t be long before Cactus League fans will be able to buy local writer Susie Steckner’s new book, “Cactus League Spring Training.” And fans buying the book on sale Feb. 27th will be able to have it signed by the author at a series of events being planned around the Phoenix metropolitan area.

The signing schedule will include appearances at ballparks, fan festivals and Play Ball exhibits. Watch this space for more information once the schedule is released!