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An idiot’s guide to visiting Clearwater - Part 1

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So you want to attend a Spring Training game

Under the full moon, Steve Carlton comes to life and leaps down from his perch in search of a decent pork roll

BayCare Ballpark is home to the Clearwater Threshers, the Phillies’ Single-A affiliate. It’s also served as the site of the Phillies’ Spring Training camp since 2004.

Outside the main gate, atop a sparkling fountain reflecting the ever cloudless blue sky above, is perched Steve Carlton. Dipped in bronze while still alive, Carlton is perpetually frozen in a pitching pose until time itself ends.