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Major League Scouting Bureau: 2008 Tryout camp schedule

Tryout camps are open for all players over 16 years of age. There is no fee. Registration will be done 30 minutes prior to start of camp. All players must bring their own equipment. IMPORTANT: Each player must sign a liability waiver to participate. If player is under age 21, a parent or legal guardian must also sign the waiver. A waiver can be obtained in advance at mlb.com or at tryout camp registration. Tryouts subject to change.

2008 Club Tryout Camp Schedule Tryout camp info is posted courtesy of participating Major League Baseball clubs. Please check back often for additional 2008 club tryout information.     Arizona Diamondbacks Tryout Camps Date Location Time Contact Contact Phone 4/27/08 Laney College Oakland, CA 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Darold Brown 916-319-9605 5/11/08 Elk Grove Regional Park Elk Grove, CA 1-3 p.m. Darold Brown 916-319-9605 8/10/08 Barton College Wilson, NC 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Howard McCullough 252-714-0415 8/12/08 NC Baseball Academy Greensboro, NC 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Howard McCullough 252-714-0415   Detroit Tigers:The Detroit Tigers have announced a tryout camp to be held at Fifth Third Ballpark, the home of the West Michigan Whitecaps, on Monday, June 16, 2008. Registration for the camp begins at 8 a.m., with the work out starting at 9 a.m. The tryout camp is for players age 16-25 and no pre-registration or participation fee is necessary. Those interested in trying out must provide their own glove and work out equipment. Wood bats, helmets and baseballs will be provided by the Tigers.

Tampa Bay Rays

DAY, DATE	FIELD LOCATION	CITY, STATE	TIME	CONTACT PERSON
Tue., June 24	Midland High School	Midland, TX	9:00 AM	Pat Murphy
Thu., June 26	Hallsville High School	Hallsville, TX	9:00 AM	Pat Murphy

2008 Canadian Open Tryout Camps Date Time City/Prov. Location Thurs., July 24 10 a.m. Calgary, AB Optimist Athletic Park 26th Ave SW & 49St SW Wed., July 30 10 a.m. Ottawa, ON Rapidz Stadium Exit 117 off 417 Freeway. Coventry Rd & Vanier Parkway Thurs., July 31 10 a.m. Montreal, QC P.E. Trudeau Park Cavendish Rd & Mackle Tues., Aug 26 10 a.m. Courtright, ON Centennial Park Hwy 80 & 3rd St Wed., Aug. 27 10 a.m. Welland, ON Welland Sports Complex Quaker Rd & Niagara Thurs., Aug. 28 10 a.m. Toronto, ON Connorvale Park exit Brownline from 427 Freeway, left at Valermo, follow to park For further information please contact MLBSB Canadian Supervisor: Walt Burrows at walt.burrows@mlb.com.

ARIZONA WINTER LEAGUE 2009
PLAYER INFORMATION AND REGISTRATION FORM

AWL Purpose:

To provide professional baseball players a winter instructional league to be able to compete for pro jobs during spring training, or for those currently under contract to sharpen their skills and be a step ahead of other wintering players.
To assess and select players for the 2009 Golden Baseball League Championship season and to provide players to other independent leagues and major league organizations for the 2009 season.
To bring professional baseball for fans in the southwestern United States to enjoy during the beautiful winter weather.
Over 130 Players From the 2007 & 2008 Arizona Winter Leagues (AWL) Signed Professional Contracts with the Golden Baseball League, the New York State League, the Frontier League, the Northern League, the American Association, the Continental League, the United League, the Mexican minor league, the Dutch League in Europe, the San Francisco Giants, the Baltimore Orioles, the Kansas City Royals, the Los Angeles Dodgers, and the Toronto Blue Jays. One 2007 AWL Player, Sergio Romo, is now in the big leagues with the San Francisco Giants.

The Most Successful development league in getting players signed to pro contracts, including players signed during the league by major league organizations and independent leagues. Contracts offered during and at the end of the AWL at the banquet. General Information:

25-man Rosters: First 150 players to register will play
6 Team League: Yuma Scorpions, Canada Miners, San Diego Surf Dawgs, Palm Springs Chill, Blythe Heat, El Centro Imperials


4 Day "Spring Training" starting January 26, 2009
6 Teams selected with Opening Night on January 30, 2009
5 week season with Spring Training followed by games 4-5 days per week and days of instructional development work.
At conclusion of the Arizona Winter League, at least 20 Players guaranteed to be signed to Golden Baseball League professional contracts for 2009 GBL Season. Last year 39 players were signed to GBL contracts during the AWL.
Scouts representing major league organizations, the Can-Am League, the Frontier League, the American Association, the Mexican Summer League, the Liga Norte Sonora, the Colombian Winter League, and European professional leagues . Last year major league scouts from the Baltimore Orioles, Los Angeles Dodgers, Milwaukee Brewers, Boston Red Sox, Philadelphia Phillies, Toronto Blue Jays, Kansas City Royals, Cincinnati Reds, Arizona Diamondbacks, and Tampa Bay Devil Rays all attended AWL games,.
Games will be played at the Ray Kroc Complex, former home of the San Diego Padres and Yakult Swallows spring training, in Yuma, Arizona. The complex has four fields, including the 7,500 seat Desert Sun Stadium, plus a major league clubhouse with locker rooms for all four teams, and a fully stocked training room. Games may also be played in Palm Springs (former Angels spring training complex), Blythe, and El Centro
Championship Rings will be presented at the end of the season at the Awards Banquet honoring the AWL Champions.
Game/Player statistics will be reported to ESPN Sportsticker and will be emailed weekly to all major league Minor League Operations Directors. All major league scouting Directors have been invited to attend.
Full game coverage on the front page of the Yuma Sun newspaper each day. Games are complete minor league experience including fans (4000 turned out for the AWL Championship Game last season), mid-inning promotions, sponsor endorsement opportunities for players, additional press (GQ Magazine did a photo shoot of the Canada Miners) exposure including Yuma radio and television stations.
Rules:

Player must be 18 years or older at the start of the league (Jan. 26, 2009; Must be born before 1/26/1991)
Players must have minor league, collegiate, or high school experience
Fees:

$3,300 for Season ($1,000 minimum due with registration, balance of $2,300 on Dec. 1st). Receive a $400 discount for a total payment in full of $2900 with registration.
Includes lodging, meals, and local transportation to training facilities for entire length of league
Includes all instructor fees
Uniforms, workout gear, bags, bats, catcher's gear all provided.
Players are responsible for their own transportation to and from Yuma, Arizona.
Your registration is a firm commitment to participate in the Arizona Winter League. Cancellations will not result in a refund.
Team Managers/Instructors, including GBL Managers, are:

Kash Beauchamp: Wichta Wingnuts Manager in the American Association, considered one of the most accomplished managers in Independent Minor League baseball, legendary hitting coach and operator of the reknowned Wood Bat Mechanics professional hitting school, #1 draft choice in the 1982 draft (selected by the Toronto Blue Jays).
Garry Templeton: Orange County Flyers Manager, 16-year major league career, 4-Time National League All-Star with the St. Louis Cardinals and San Diego Padres, 2 major league Silver Slugger Awards, 5-year AAA Manager for the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim.
Les Lancaster: Reno Silver Sox Manager, 7-year major league career, former Sporting News National League All-Star and All-Rookie Team, 8-year pro managing career including Baseball America Manager of the Year Award, holds record for number of players signed by major league organizations off one independent league team.
Mike Marshall: Yuma Scorpions Manager, 11-year major league career, former National League All-Star, 1988 World Series Champion with the Los Angeles Dodgers, 4-year pro managing career, former VP of Baseball Operations for the Northern League.
Cory Snyder: St. George Roadrunners Manager, 9-Year major league career, top American League slugger with the Cleveland Indians, All-American at BYU and member of the 1984 US Olympic baseball team.


Jeffrey Leonard, Reno Silver Sox Manager, 16-year major league career, two time major league All-Star, 1987 National League Championship Series MVP, highly successful manager in High-A and Double-A, professional hitting instructor and operator of the HacMan Academy, professional bowler


Dave Marcon, Detroit Tigers pitching and hitting instructor, 12-year minor league career, leading Independent League scout and operator of the Indy Pro Showcase.


Nick Belmonte, AWL roving baserunning and fielding instructor: former Salt Lake City Trappers manager, Boston Red Sox Independent Leagues scout, scout and player procurement for Can-Am, Frontier, New York State, and American Association teams. Scout for 5 independent leagues and the leading player procurement consultant in minor league baseball. He placed 120 players on the rosters of 2008 independent league clubs.

To Register 

Tryouts for:	Winter Tryouts
Date:	12/13/2008 at 8:30 AM
Location:	TBA Orange County, CA
Phone:	714-526-8326
Email:	jgurney@orangecountyflyers.com
Cost:	50.00
Tryout link:	http://www.orangecountyflyers.com/Flyers-Open-Tryout.cfm
More information:	The GBL League Champion OC Flyers will hold the FIRST of TWO tryouts for the 2009 squad. We hope to sign 8 - 10 guys from the tryouts as we did last season and start them on their path to the affiliated teams! This is the first step in the FLYERS title defense and could be the first step to becoming a professional baseball player! Opportunity brings: - A chance to earn a 2009 Spring Training Contract. - Guaranteed Invitation to the Next Tryout in 2009 (Scheduled for April) at no cost. - Instruction and career advice from current coaches and players. 2008 Saw the OC Flyers win the GBL Championship, Be awarded the GBL MVP in Pat Breen, Be awarded the Manager of the Year in Gary Carter (HOF), and lead the league in almost every offensive category! Along with 3 players being signed to PRO contracts with affiliated teams!

 

Player's must bring their own equipment to participate!!

*$50 Registration Fee.
Must pre-register.

PRO BALL TRAINING CAMP & CONTRACT GUARANTEE PROGRAM

ALWAYS DREAMED OF PLAYING PRO BALL?
MAKE IT A REALITY!

The Continental Baseball League Is Pleased to Announce
A TRAINING CAMP & CONTRACT GUARANTEE PROGRAM

• Guaranteed private 30-minute telephone consultation with a present and/or former MLB scout for an individualized plan to improve your skills and enhance your ability to succeed in training camp and make a CBL team roster
• Guaranteed to sign a CBL professional player contract & attend CBL camp
• Guaranteed minimum of 5 days in CBL training camp prior to the 2009 season

CBL Commissioner & President Ron Baron:
"The CBL successfully completed its second season in 2008 and is expanding opportunities for players to pursue their dream of playing pro ball. In our short history, CBL has been scouted by Major League Baseball and CBL players have been signed to organizations including the Los Angeles Dodgers, Philadelphia Phillies, Houston Astros and Kansas City Royals. Come join the CBL's Spring 2009 Training Camps and be guaranteed to have your shot at playing pro ball." 

Fee: $495 per player 

The Fine Print: 
All participants must have participated and played in high school and/or collegiate baseball.
There is no guarantee that a participant will make a CBL team's final roster. 
All participants must be responsible for own hotel and meal expenses during CBL training camp.
CBL Training Camps will be conducted in May 2009; locations to be announced.

Contact:  Troy Steffy   tsteffy@probaseballtraining.com