SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- It is possible the D-backs could use balls stored in their Chase Field humidor at some point this spring, though the team does not feel it is a priority to get its pitchers some experience with gripping them.
This will be the first season the D-backs will store baseballs in a humidor as part of Major League Baseball's desire to have all baseball's stored at consistent temperatures and humidity.
D-backs general manager Mike Hazen said the team is still in the final approval process of the humidor, with a number of experts chosen by Major League Baseball testing it this past week.