Florida

Florida is a Southern state in the United States. It is known as the Sunshine State. "Florida" is a Spanish adjective which means "flowery." It was discovered by Spanish explorers during the Easter season, which is called Pascua Florida in Spanish. The U.S. Postal abbreviation is FL.

Sports

Professional sports teams in Florida

Spring training

Florida is the traditional home for Major League Baseball spring training, with teams informally organized into the "Grapefruit League." As of 2004, Florida hosts the following major league teams for spring training:

Related Topics:
Grapefruit League - As of 2004

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• Atlanta Braves at Walt Disney World
• Baltimore Orioles in Fort Lauderdale
• Boston Red Sox in Fort Myers
• Cincinnati Reds in Sarasota
• Cleveland Indians in Winter Haven
• Detroit Tigers in Lakeland
• Florida Marlins in Jupiter
• Houston Astros in Kissimmee
• Los Angeles Dodgers in Vero Beach
• Minnesota Twins in Fort Myers
• New York Mets in Port St. Lucie
• New York Yankees in Tampa
• Philadelphia Phillies in Clearwater
• Pittsburgh Pirates in Bradenton
• Saint Louis Cardinals in Jupiter
• Tampa Bay Devil Rays in St. Petersburg
• Toronto Blue Jays in Dunedin
• Washington Nationals in Viera

Minor League teams

Florida also hosts the following minor league baseball teams:

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