Phoenix Desert Dogs

Phoenix Desert Dogs Founded in 1992 Phoenix, Arizona
Team Logo Cap Insignia
Class-level
Class A to Triple-A
Minor league affiliations
Arizona Fall League (1992–present) West Division (2011-present)
Major league affiliations
Cincinnati Reds Cleveland Indians New York Yankees Oakland Athletics Toronto Blue Jays
Name
Phoenix Desert Dogs (1995-2002 & 2004-present) Mesa Desert Dogs (2003) Chandler Diamondbacks (1992-1994)
Ballpark
Phoenix Municipal Stadium (1992–present)
Minor league titles
League titles	2001, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008
Division titles	1992, 2000, 2001, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009
Owner(s)/Operated by:
Manager: Todd Steverson
General Manager:

The Phoenix Desert Dogs are a baseball team that plays in the East Division of the Arizona Fall League located in Phoenix, Arizona. They play their home games at Phoenix Municipal Stadium, the spring training home of the Oakland Athletics. The Desert Dogs won five AFL Championships in a row from 2004 to 2008.

For the 2011 season, the Major League Baseball teams sending players to the Desert Dogs are: the Cincinnati Reds, Cleveland Indians, New York Yankees, Oakland Athletics, and Toronto Blue Jays.

Standings

2011 Arizona Fall League West Division
Team	Win	Loss	%	GB
Surprise Saguaros	26	10	.722	—
Peoria Javelinas	16	19	.457	9.5
Phoenix Desert Dogs	14	22	.389	12.0

2011 Roster

Phoenix Desert Dogs roster
Players				Coaches/Other
Pitchers 35 Brad Boxberger (CIN) 43 Dan Burawa (NYY) 49 Cory Burns (CLE) 51 Anthony Capra (OAK) 38 Andrew Carignan (OAK) 57 Aroldis Chapman * (CIN) 48 Nick Christiani (CIN) 50 Preston Claiborne (NYY) 39 Evan Crawford (TOR) 40 Wes Etheridge (TOR) 46 Preston Guilmet (CLE) 47 Donnie Joseph (CIN) 21 Aaron Loup (TOR) 37 T.J. McFarland (CLE) 24 David Phelps (NYY) 23 Tyson Ross * (OAK) 28 Murphy Smith (OAK) 32 Tyler Sturdevant (CLE) 29 Travis Webb (CIN) 41 Chase Whitley (NYY)		Catchers  6 Yan Gomes * (TOR) 16 Ryan Ortiz (OAK) 10 Roberto Perez (CLE) Infielders 31 Kevin Ahrens (TOR)  1 Dusty Coleman (OAK) 17 Brodie Greene (CIN) 20 Adeiny Hechavarria (TOR) 12 Chad Huffman * (CLE) 18 Corban Joseph (NYY) 14 Ronnier Mustelier (NYY) 22 Cody Puckett (CIN) Outfielders  7 Anthony Gose (TOR)  2 Grant Green (OAK) 26 Carlos Moncrief (CLE) 30 Rob Segedin (NYY)		Manager Todd Steverson Coaches Mickey Callaway (coach) Tom Slater (hitting) Jim Czajkowskin (pitching) 7-day disabled list ∞ Reserve list § Suspended list ‡ Restricted list # Rehab assignment Roster updated November 13, 2011 → More MiLB rosters → minor league players

External links

• Official website of the Phoenix Desert Dogs
• Official Arizona Fall League website