Aaron Bates and Jeff Natale to Attend Sea Dogs Hot Stove Dinner on Friday
January 5, 2009 - Eastern League (EL1)
Portland Sea Dogs News Release
Portland, Maine- The Portland Sea Dogs have announced that Sea Dogs' players Aaron Bates and Jeff Natale will attend the 2009 Sea Dogs Stove Tour Dinner and Auction on Friday, January 9th at the Wyndham Hotel in South Portland. Red Sox pitcher and former Portland Sea Dog Justin Masterson will be the featured guest at the dinner. Additional guests include Red Sox Director of Player Development Mike Hazen, Sea Dogs Manager Arnie Beyeler, and former New York Yankees Manager and Maine native Stump Merrill. All proceeds from the dinner and silent auction will benefit the Strike Out Cancer in Kids Program.
Only a limited number of tickets remain for this event. Tickets are available for $50 each and can be purchased in person at the Hadlock Field Ticket Office, by phone at 207-879-9500 or online at www.seadogs.com. Everyone who attends will receive a signed 8 X 10 photo of Justin Masterson.
All proceeds from the dinner and silent auction will benefit the official charity of the Portland Sea Dogs'; the Strike Out Cancer in Kids Program. The Strike Out Cancer in Kids Program was established in 1995 to raise money for the Maine Children's Cancer Program. For every strikeout that a Sea Dogs' pitcher throws money is raised through generous pledges of businesses and individuals. In the 14 year history of the program more than 3.5 million dollars has been raised. For more information on the Strike Out Cancer in Kids Program log onto www.seadogs.com.
Highlighting the auction is the opportunity to watch three innings of a Red Sox game from inside of the Green Monster packaged with the opportunity to watch Red Sox batting practice from the warning track and four grandstand tickets. This once in a lifetime opportunity was donated by the Boston Red Sox. Another unique item available is a Sea Dogs jersey signed by all the former Sea Dogs now playing for the Boston Red Sox including Josh Beckett, Jacoby Ellsbury, Jon Lester, Jonathan Papelbon, Dustin Pedroia and Kevin Youkilis.
The Portland Sea Dogs open the 2009 season on Thursday, April 9th at 6:00 PM at Hadlock Field against the Connecticut Defenders (Giants). Tickets for all 2009 Sea Dogs' home games are currently on sale and can be purchased by calling the Sea Dogs Ticket Office at 207-879-9500 or online at www.seadogs.com.
Schedule of Events:
4:30-5:00 PM Media Time
5:30 PM Doors Open
5:30-7:00 PM Silent Auction
6:30 PM Buffet Dinner Served
7:00 PM Program with Masterson and other guests
Eastern League Stories from January 5, 2009
- Aaron Bates and Jeff Natale to Attend Sea Dogs Hot Stove Dinner on Friday - Portland Sea Dogs
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