Chemistry aiding Aki's move to second Mar 21, 2008
Prior to Thursday's Rays-Indians contest at Chain of Lakes Park, Joe Maddon gave two thumbs up to the great experiment. The Rays manager said Iwamura has little left to prove at his new position. (MLB.com -- Tampa Bay Devil Rays)
Julio expected to pitch Thursday Mar 20, 2008
-- Right-hander Jorge Julio is expected to return to the mound on Thursday when the Indians host the Rays in a 1:05 p.m. ET game at Chain of Lakes Park. Julio, who left Monday's game against Philadelphia after four batters because of a blister on his right index finger, played catch Wednesday afternoon. (MLB.com -- Cleveland Indians)
Stevens trying to buck 'blip' status Mar 16, 2008
Say what you will about the Indians' outdated facilities at the Chain of Lakes Park complex, but at least they have actual bullpens here. Stevens was pulled out of those 'pens three times this spring, giving up a run on four hits in 2 2/3 innings. (MLB.com -- Cleveland Indians)
Indians send nine to Minor Leagues Mar 16, 2008
-- The axe fell hard at Chain of Lakes Park on Saturday morning. But like the vast majority of cuts that will be made in this camp, none of the nine moves made came as a surprise. (MLB.com -- Cleveland Indians)
Small towns suit Tribe's Elarton just fine Mar 15, 2008
While many of his teammates stay up to an hour away from Chain of Lakes Park, simply to be close to the big-city options afforded by Orlando or Tampa, Elarton is quite happy here. Well, actually, the 32-year-old Elarton, a non-roster invitee to Indians camp who is trying to make the club as a reliever, does have one complaint about this town of about 28,000 people. (MLB.com -- Cleveland Indians)
Gutierrez shines for Tribe in the rain Mar 15, 2008
Indians up next: Right-hander Paul Byrd gets the starting nod Saturday, as the Indians play host to right-hander Jack Cassel and the Astros at 1:05 p.m. ET at Chain of Lakes Park. Masa Kobayashi, Jensen Lewis, Matt Ginter and Jeff Stevens will also be available to pitch for the Tribe. (MLB.com -- Cleveland Indians)
Marcum working on sinker in spring outings Mar 15, 2008
-- Shaun Marcum wasn't going to stop using the pitch just because it was being smacked all around Chain of Lakes Park by the Indians. The Blue Jays starter is working on his sinker and that's all there is to it. (MLB.com -- Toronto Blue Jays)
Blue Jays Minor League Report: Adam Lind Mar 15, 2008
"It's funny," Lind said on Thursday at Chain of Lakes Park. "There's one other Major Leaguer from my hometown, who doesn't play any more, Jermaine Allensworth, and he came back after his first year and was doing the same thing I was doing -- rolling over everything and popping everything up down the line.". (MLB.com -- Toronto Blue Jays)
Jays' Zaun makes adjustments, sees results Mar 15, 2008
On Thursday, Zaun made the trek to Chain of Lakes Park with Toronto for its tilt against Cleveland and decided to test out some mechanical adjustments to his swing. Using a more open stance from both sides of the plate, the switch-hitter finished a triple shy of hitting for the cycle. (MLB.com -- Toronto Blue Jays)
Notes: Manuel not leaving haven Mar 9, 2008
-- Charlie Manuel couldn't get very sentimental about his last business trip to Chain of Lakes Park ... Chain of Lakes Park, on the shores of Lake Lulu, is unlikely to again host a Major League Spring Training ... The Phillies were also in Chain of Lakes Park last March 8 when word came of the death of coach John Vukovich. (MLB.com -- Philadelphia Phillies)
Hamels, Phillies roughed up by Rays Mar 8, 2008
for a 1:05 p.m. ET game at Chain of Lakes Park on Saturday. Also scheduled to pitch for Philadelphia are Lincoln Holdzkom, Clay Condrey and Joe Savery. (MLB.com -- Philadelphia Phillies)
UPDATE: Former Dolphin Daniel Murphy gets Spring Training start today at 1:05 p.m. Mar 8, 2008
Former Dolphin Daniel Murphy will get the start at third base for the New York Mets against the Cleveland Indians at 1:05 p.m. on ESPN at Chain of Lakes Park in Winter Haven, Fla. HEADLINES. (Judolphins.com)
Notes: MASH unit stays home Mar 8, 2008
-- Talk about "Meet The Mets." The fans who on Friday flocked here certainly needed to be introduced to the AnonyMets, who came to play the Indians in Chain of Lakes Park. The "regular" Mets were chained to Port St. Lucie by various bumps and bruises, as manager Willie Randolph hummed another chorus of "Thank goodness it's early March.". (MLB.com -- NY Mets Mets)
Notes: No solid rule on workload Mar 8, 2008
Well, on Friday alone, fans at 42-year-old Chain of Lakes Park were treated to a malfunctioning scoreboard and a water-pipe burst at a concession stand ... He'll look to correct the matter Saturday, when he gets the 1:05 p.m. ET start against the Phillies at Chain of Lakes Park. (MLB.com -- Cleveland Indians)
O'Brien's blog Mar 6, 2008
Coming to you from old-school Chain of Lakes park, where I just watched big Tyler Flowers of Marietta put on another power display during batting practice. Wait, THIS JUST IN: I ve just been informed by our crackberry-wielding Braves PR man that Tiger Woods, yes, Tiger Woods, grabbed a bat and hit today during John Smoltz s three-innings of simulated game conditions back at Disney. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Notes: No personal catcher for Byrd Mar 6, 2008
-- There were only two outs flashed on the scoreboard at Chain of Lakes Park in the second inning of Wednesday's game against the Braves, but Indians starter Paul Byrd began walking off the mound and toward the dugout. "I showed my first sign of aging when I could not keep track of the outs," Byrd joked. (MLB.com -- Cleveland Indians)
Jurrjens states case in no-no bid Mar 6, 2008
But he still left Chain of Lakes Park on Wednesday feeling good about what he'd seen from his pitchers, namely Jair Jurrjens. "He's got a great idea of what he's doing on the mound," Cox said of the 22-year-old right-hander who provided Atlanta three perfect innings. (MLB.com -- Atlanta Braves)
Braves notes: Soriano's injury no concern Mar 6, 2008
Before Wednesday's 4-1 win over the Indians at Chain Of Lakes Park, Braves manager Bobby Cox said he wasn't worried about Soriano and that he expected him to begin throwing again in the next couple of days. When Soriano didn't appear in the first few exhibition games of the season, the Braves said he was battling stomach problems. (MLB.com -- Atlanta Braves)
Notes: Three starters pitch on Tuesday Mar 5, 2008
On deck: The tag-team duo that so successfully shored up the back of the Indians' bullpen last season will be on display in Wednesday's 1:05 p.m. ET game against the Braves at Chain of Lakes Park. Closer Joe Borowski and setup man Rafael Betancourt are both expected to pitch in a game that will be started by right-hander Paul Byrd. (MLB.com -- Cleveland Indians)
Tigers notes: Inge catches again Mar 3, 2008
The Official Site of The Detroit Tigers: News: Notes: Inge squats behind plate again. 03/02/2008 8:33 PM ET Notes: Inge squats behind plate again Ex-regular catcher struggles to separate defense from offense By Jason Beck / MLB.com. (MLB.com -- Detroit Tigers)
Indians notes: Rivals remain respectful Mar 2, 2008
Babies on board: Back in the clubhouse at Chain of Lakes Park, Jamey Carroll clutched a stiff cup of coffee as he packed his bag for the Indians' trip to Lakeland ... On deck: The general soreness that right-hander Jake Westbrook has been feeling in his arm likely won't prevent him from making his first Grapefruit League start against the Tigers on Sunday at Chain of Lakes Park. (MLB.com -- Cleveland Indians)
Mates enjoy good-natured matchup Feb 27, 2008
The Indians held their first of two intrasquad games Tuesday afternoon at Chain of Lakes Park, and it did not lack its share of back-and-forth banter between buddies. As far as the game is concerned, the smart money, of course, was on the Indians. (MLB.com -- Cleveland Indians)
Mailbag: Attendance on the rise in '08? Feb 26, 2008
But I have seen players of all rank and stature signing at the fence near the agility field and at the fence bordering the home bullpen at Chain of Lakes Park. From big shots like Sabathia and Grady Sizemore to Minor Leaguers like Trevor Crowe and Adam Miller, the players generally seem to be pretty accommodating down here. (MLB.com -- Cleveland Indians)
Lee determined to rebound in '08 Feb 24, 2008
So Lee finds himself here, at Chain of Lakes Park, fighting for the final spot in the Indians' rotation, despite being just 18 months removed from signing a contract that seemed to cement his status as one of the club's core players. "This is definitely a big spring for me," Lee said. (MLB.com -- Cleveland Indians)
Notes: Julio debuts for Indians Feb 23, 2008
Play ball: Before opening their Grapefruit League schedule Thursday against the Astros, the Indians will play a pair of intrasquad games at Chain of Lakes Park on Tuesday and Wednesday. One game will last five innings, while the other will be a half-inning longer. (MLB.com -- Cleveland Indians)
Joe Torre, Torii Hunter and eight other storylines to follow this spring training. Feb 19, 2008
Chain of Lakes Park, where the spring Indians play, certainly has its charms. It is, in a lot of ways, a prototypical spring training park, with small seating areas close to the field, a quaintly covered grandstand with some obstructed views and meek amenities. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- MLB)
Mailbag: Chances of signing C.C.? Feb 19, 2008
In all seriousness, I've met some great, great people down here, and I actually love the old-school charm of Chain of Lakes Park. But the stadium is obviously in need of upgrades. (MLB.com -- Cleveland Indians)
Bauman: Indians don't mess with success Feb 19, 2008
As the Indians prepare for the 2008 season, they are in their last spring at the Chain of Lakes Park complex. They will move next year to Goodyear, Ariz. (MLB.com -- Cleveland Indians)
Byrd arrives at Indians camp after 'stressful' offseason Feb 16, 2008
The quiet morning at Chain of Lakes Park was much different from the scene Byrd faced before Game 7 of last season's American League championship series in Boston. Earlier that day, it was reported he had purchased human growth hormone from 2002-05. (North County Times)
Your guide to Florida and Arizona Feb 15, 2008
Home stadium: Chain of Lakes Park, Cypress Gardens Boulevard, Winter Haven, Fla. 33880. (USA Today -- Sports)
Tribe notes: Reaction to Clemens hearings Feb 15, 2008
But this scene at Chain of Lakes Park, where the Indians opened camp Thursday morning, stood in stark contrast to the sport's more topical item of the week -- events that emanated not out of a Grapefruit or Cactus League ballpark but out of the sobering halls of Congress. The Roger Clemens steroid saga was A1 news, and the Indians were no strangers to its disturbing details. (MLB.com -- Cleveland Indians)
Tribe set to report with familiar faces Feb 11, 2008
The first exhibition game at Chain of Lakes Park is Feb. 28, against the Astros. What's not on the schedule is the annual and sometimes awkward "getting to know you" period between teammates, because it really won't exist. (MLB.com -- Cleveland Indians)
Notes: Tribe equipment headed south Feb 2, 2008
Those players will begin filtering into Chain of Lakes Park in Winter Haven in less than two weeks. Pitchers and catchers report Feb. 14, while position players are due in on Feb. 19. (MLB.com -- Cleveland Indians)
Indians set up Betancourt with two-year deal Jan 24, 2008
The lights had gone out during a game against Montreal at Chain of Lakes Park in Winter Haven, Fla. Not long after power was restored, Betancourt made his first appearance for the Indians. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- MLB)
Notes: Lewis makes Caravan stop Jan 24, 2008
In addition to the members of the 40-man roster, left-hander Chuck Lofgren, right-handers J.D. Martin and Jeff Stevens, catchers Chris Gimenez and David Wallace, infielders Jordan Brown and Beau Mills and outfielder Trevor Crowe will all be in the big league clubhouse at Chain of Lakes Park. is a reporter for MLB.com. (MLB.com -- Cleveland Indians)
Betancourt earns raise from Tribe Jan 24, 2008
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Rafael Betancourt burst onto the scene with the Indians shortly after the lights at Chain of Lakes Park in Winter Haven, Fla. went bust. (MLB.com -- Cleveland Indians)
2008 Spring Training Schedule Nov 28, 2007
It features 15 home dates beginning with the home opener against the Houston Astros at Chain of Lakes Park in Winter Haven, Fla ... A total of nine different opponents will visit Chain of Lakes Park ... Spring training tickets can also be purchased in person at the Chain of Lakes Park Box Office in Winter Haven. (Cleveland, TheInsiders.com)
Indians unveil spring schedule Nov 28, 2007
The Indians have been holding Spring Training at Chain of Lakes Park since 1993 ... That's the date that Indians pitchers and catchers will report for the club's 15th and final Spring Training at Chain of Lakes Park in Winter Haven, Fla. (MLB.com -- Cleveland Indians)
Brevard runners prep for regionals Nov 8, 2007
Class 2A, Region 2 at Chain of Lakes Park. Times: Girls race at 8:30 a.m., boys at 9. (Florida Today)
Astronaut High's Devin Spoerle cruises to cross country district championship Nov 4, 2007
"Saturday morning on her home course -- Titusville's Chain of Lakes Park -- Spoerle encountered no mental or physical enemies as she cruised to a 16-second win in the girls individual competition at the Class 2A, District 4 meet.Spoerle immediately raced to the front of the pack and gradually built distance between her and the runner-up, Lake Highland Prep junior Allie Prendergast. Winning her second district title, Spoerle finished in 19:14."I was just running for first place," Spoerle said. "I... (Florida Today)
Holy Trinity rolls into cross-country regionals Nov 2, 2007
30-day news archives. We'll start easing off this week and try and get ready for the two big ones. (Florida Today)
District cross country meets begin today Nov 1, 2007
30-day news archives. We are just going to work on getting our pack closer, and having a good solid race and getting to the next level. (Florida Today)
UM Cross Country Teams Victorious at flrunners.com Invitational Oct 6, 2007
com Invitational held at Chain of Lakes Park in Titusville, Fla. Leading the men's contingent, which took first, second, third and fourth place en route to a 19-point, first-place effort, was junior who crossed with a time of 26:53 to claim the individual title. (Hurricanesports.com)
Ennis Kept Meet Running Smoothly Oct 4, 2007
com Invitational will be held this weekend at Chain of Lakes Park in Titusville. The two-day event will include high school, middle school and college teams from around the state. (Tampa Bay Online, FL -- Sports)
Youthful Viera runs well Sep 17, 2007
30-day news archives. "It's really exciting for us. I knew the girls could do it all along. I told them yesterday (Friday), I had a pep talk with them and told them 'Determination. Be determined. Go out and run.' They work so hard in practice. Every single practice that we run they're under their interval times, they're pushing themselves so hard. They're a good group of girls. Not one time do I have to get (on) them about their work ethic.". (Florida Today)
No stopping Hale, Cooke Sep 16, 2007
30-day news archives. "I wasn't really worried about my time today.". (Florida Today)
Astronaut invite to host state's elite Sep 13, 2007
30-day news archives. Last week was a very challenging up-and-down course in Georgia, so this week the kids will get some faster times. (Florida Today)
Now the fun really starts Sep 3, 2007
30-day news archives. "People know we host a really good meet. I don't think anyone hosts a better meet than us, quite frankly. I'd like to think it's certainly part of the Astronaut allure because I look at the list, and it's most of the teams that came last year and a few extras."We've got teams coming from the Panhandle, from Miami, from the West Coast. (Florida Today)
Hale, Atkinson dominate Wickham event Sep 2, 2007
30-day news archives. "Hale won the state Class 1A championship last fall by more than 2 minutes in 17:32.9.Spoerle, a senior, wasn't pleased with her time, but there were mitigating factors."I wish I had been 18:30," she said. "Yesterday, I didn't even get to finish practice because I've been sick. (Florida Today)
Brevard runners prepare for warmup Aug 31, 2007
30-day news archives. I have kids who are going to get pretty much hammered by kids they shouldn't get hammered by. (Florida Today)
CR Majors batter Poinciana Jul 17, 2007
The game will start at noon on Field 2 at the Chain of Lakes Park training facility. Copyright. (Crystal River Citrus County Chronicle, FL)
Foundation offers $777 weddings on 7-7-07 Jun 12, 2007
For just $777, you can get married at the Chain of Lakes park complex with all services included on July 7. Local businesses will donate wedding dcor, photography, videography, and a dance party reception. (Florida Today)
Problems plague parks May 28, 2007
"As the county continues to implement nearly $86 million in referendum-funded parks improvements, even as it grapples with budget uncertainties tied to next month's special legislative session on property tax reform, there are troubles -- and highlights -- at the 42 county-maintained parks from State Road 528 to the Volusia County line.Among the highlights is the Chain of Lakes park complex, a new park that just opened late last year off U.S. 1 on the north side of Titusville. Lane said it is... (Florida Today)
Mailbag: Westbrook could post big question Apr 4, 2007
Considering I stayed in a condo directly next to Chain of Lakes Park and, therefore, didn't have much of a commute to work, this tally is proof positive that the length of the road trips one must take simply to follow the Tribe in Florida is a bit out of hand ... 10(ish) -- Number of sportswriters spooked by a 3-foot black snake that entered the Chain of Lakes Park press box during a game against the Mets. (MLB.com -- Cleveland Indians)
Sabathia clears last hurdle, will start Monday Mar 31, 2007
Sabathia will continue to ice his left forearm, which was nailed by a line drive off the bat of Toronto's Reed Johnson in the first inning of a Grapefruit League game at Chain of Lakes Park on Wednesday. X-rays of the arm revealed it is not broken. (MLB.com -- Cleveland Indians)
Sabathia says he will pitch on Opening Day Mar 31, 2007
He was nailed in the left forearm by a line drive off the bat of Toronto's Reed Johnson in his final Grapefruit League outing Wednesday at Chain of Lakes Park, but his arm was only bruised, not broken. With full range of motion in the arm and the swelling going down, Sabathia said he sees no reason why he shouldn't be able to throw all his pitches, even his curveball. (MLB.com -- Cleveland Indians)
Indians retool to become older, wiser in '07 Mar 31, 2007
It's a confident group that reported to Chain of Lakes Park this spring. But that confidence will be t 000039A7 ested thoroughly in a division that produced three 90-win teams a season ago. (MLB.com -- Cleveland Indians)
Notes: Zambrano confident Mar 31, 2007
After pitcher Victor Zambrano completed his sixth inning of work against the Indians on Friday afternoon, the Blue Jays' general manager got up from his seat behind home plate and bolted for the exit at Chain of Lakes Park. One day earlier, Ricciardi said the fifth spot in the Blue Jays' rotation might fall to Zambrano if the pitcher could last at least five 00004000 innings versus Cleveland. (MLB.com -- Toronto Blue Jays)
Notes: Zambrano holds fate in right hand Mar 30, 2007
The Official Site of The Toronto Blue Jays: News: Toronto Blue Jays News. Josh Towers went through a rigorous workout program this offseason with Reed Johnson. (MLB.com -- Toronto Blue Jays)
Three homers carry Yanks over Jays Mar 30, 2007
Up next: Toronto right-hander Victor Zambrano is scheduled to take the mound for the Jays in a 1:05 p.m. ET tilt against the Indians on Friday at Chain of Lakes Park in Winter Haven, Fla. New York lefty Chase Wright is slated to take the mound against the Tigers on Friday, when the Yankees head to Lakeland, Fla. (MLB.com -- NY Yankees Yankees)
Sabathia day-to-day after scary injury Mar 29, 2007
-- Sitting in front of his locker in the Indians' clubhouse at Chain of Lakes Park and watching ESPN, C.C. Sabathia appeared more concerned with his beloved Oakland Raiders' No. 1 pick in the upcoming NFL Draft than the ice pack surrounding his left forearm. Sabathia and the Indians were breathing a welcome, albeit cautious, sigh of relief Wednesday afternoon. (MLB.com -- Cleveland Indians)
Notes: Garko improving at first base Mar 28, 2007
The big left-hander will make his final Spring Training tune-up for that outing Wednesday against the Blue Jays at Chain of Lakes Park. He'll make the 1:05 p.m. start opposite left-hander Gustavo Chacin. (MLB.com -- Cleveland Indians)
Notes: Ryan says he's at full strength Mar 28, 2007
Coming up: Toronto left-hander Gustavo Chacin is scheduled to take the mound against Cleveland lefty C.C. Sabathia when the Blue Jays face the Indians at 1:05 p.m. ET on Wednesday at Chain of Lakes Park. is a reporter for MLB.com. (MLB.com -- Toronto Blue Jays)
Indians duties call for Showalter's expertise Mar 27, 2007
That is, refreshingly, not the case at Chain of Lakes Park, he said. "If you have 'Cleveland' across your chest, [the veterans] want to make it easier for you," he said. (MLB.com -- Cleveland Indians)
Refined, reshaped Shoppach catches on Mar 26, 2007
Manager Eric Wedge, for one, was happy with the Shoppach who walked through the door at Chain of Lakes Park last month and the one whose taken the field this spring season. "As good as he was before, he's even better now," Wedge said. (MLB.com -- Cleveland Indians)
