Straight from the Gator's Mouth
Published on January 9, 2009 under New York-Penn League (NYPL)
Lowell Spinners News Release
A new year is here and the Spinners are happy to let you know the Lowell Spinners will be a fixture at LeLacheur Park for years to come. We hope you all had a very happy holiday season and are as excited for the return of spring and baseball as we are here at the ballpark.
Our Seventh Annual Lowell Spinners Alumni Dinner is right around the corner, to be held Monday night at the DoubleTree Hotel in downtown Lowell. Our honored guest Jed Lowrie, along with many of your favorite former Spinners and Red Sox personal will be in attendance and one lucky fan will have the opportunity to sit at the head table next to Jed.
Read on to find out how your child can be the talk of the school after a night hanging out with Jed Lowrie and all the rest of the Spinners news fit to print, plus your chance to win a copy of the Red Sox DVD "Faith Rewarded," remembering the historic season of the 2004 Boston Red Sox, in the Pespi Trivia.
The Lowell Spinners unveiled a new primary logo this month and hats and apparel are now in stock. The sharp new S, with the familiar Spindle Bat, is available in multiple colors and styles now on hats, t-shirts and sweatshirts!
Sit Next to Jed Lowrie at Monday's Alumni Dinner
In an effort to raise money for the Joann Weber Charitable Fund leading up to our seventh annual Alumni Dinner Monday, January 12, the Lowell Spinners are offering the opportunity for one fan to take a place along side our featured guest, Jed Lowrie, at the head table during the festivities. This opportunity provided a highlight for one fan last year who got to hang out with Sox closer Jonathan Papelbon, and we hope to provide the same memories this year. The winning bidder gets one seat with Jed Lowrie at the head table for a child (15-and-under) and a second seat for a parent/guardian in the front row for this sold out event. All money raised goes directly to the Joann Weber Charitable Fund.
Win a FREE Helicopter Ride at the Souvenir Store WITH NO PURCHASE REQUIRED
The holidays are over, but great deals remain at the Lowell Spinners Souvenir Store. Forget redsox.com or your local sporting goods store, the Spinners Souvenir Store has all the Red Sox and Spinners apparel you could wish for at half the price. The Spinners Souvenir Store is open Monday - Friday, from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. As an added perk, any time you visit the store, you will be entered to win a complimentary one hour helicopter ride for three, taking off from LeLacheur Park. There is no purchase necessary to win, just stop in the store to register! The Spinners will draw a winner at the end of January.
HERE TO STAY! The Spinners would like to thank the fans for their support over the past few weeks. You have proven time-and-time again why you are the best fans in baseball and your support of the organization speaks volumes. We are here to stay at LeLacheur Park as we look forward to another season of Spinnertainment and baseball in 2009 and beyond. Group ticket orders will start being accepted in February and Individual Tickets will go on sale in March. If you have any questions about tickets or events for the 2009 season, you can contact the Spinners at 978-459-2255.
DiSarcina Receives BBWA Award, Set to Attend Dinner Spinners' skipper Gary DiSarcina, who will be returning to manage the Spinners for a third season in 2009 (the first manager in Spinners history to do so), was awarded a special achievement award at the Jan. 8 Boston Baseball Writers Association Dinner, held at the Westin Waterfront Hotel in Boston. DiSarcina was nominated for the award after leading the 2008 Spinners to a Stedler Division Title and the first playoff appearance in franchise history. DiSarcina accepted the award at the annual dinner with several Spinners staffers on hand to celebrate the honor. Congratulations, DiSar! For more information on the evening, click below as Chaz Scoggins catches up with the Spinners' manager.
Westford Academy Takes Home the Gator For the first time, the Lowell Spinners were a part of the Greater Lowell Holiday Basketball Tournament, putting the three-foot Canaligator Bobble Head Trophy on the line for the winning team in the eight team tournament held Dec. 27, 28 and 30. After three days of intense competition, a fitting ending arose in a match-up between the Acton Boxboro Colonials and the Westford Academy Ghosts. Four quarters was not enough to settle what the Lowell Sun called an "Instant Classic," but the Ghosts emerged with a one-point 95-94 victory to secure the Gator Trophy. The Ghosts earned the right display the trophy in their school until early May when the trophy will be presented to the winner of the Lowell Spinners World Series held right here at LeLacheur Park.
Don't Miss Out! LIMITED MEMBERSHIPS REMAIN!
Don't miss your chance to join Thread Sox Nation, the exclusive fan rewards program of the Lowell Spinners. Started prior to the 2008 season, membership sold out in less than three weeks. Expanded for 2009 with two membership levels, Thread Sox Nation has very few memberships remaining for the 2009 calender year.
For $15, you can become a Home Run member, giving you access to exclusive member pre-sale of Spinners tickets, where you can buy an unlimited number of tickets before they go on sale to the general public. Additionally you will receive a Spinners Gift Card, worth $5, good in the Lowell Spinners Souvenir Store, and a membership card which entitles you to 10 percent discount in the store.
For $25, you can become a Grand Slam Member, giving you PRIORITY access to the member only ticket pre-sale. Additionally, you will receive the same member benefits as the Home Run members with a $10 gift card, rather than a $5 card, and an exclusive Chris Smith MLB Debut Bobble Head which will never be sold or given away to the public other than through these memberships. Only 250 were made, with enough for members and Chris himself to keep, honoring the 2002 Lowell Spinner for his Major League Debut.
Don't be disuaded by the $7 shipping and handling charge, a charge you will only incur should you choose to have your bobble head doll mailed out to you.
If you have any questions, please contact Jeff Cohen at 978-805-5111. ALUMNI DINNER MONDAY - GUEST LIST The 2008 Alumni Dinner is sure to be one of the highlights of the offseason calendar. The 2008 Alumni Dinner, is fast approaching, to be held Monday, January 12, featuring Red Sox shortstop Jed Lowrie. The dinner will be held at the Doubletree Hotel in downtown Lowell, with doors opening at 5:30 for an autograph session and meet and greet with your favorite former Spinners, including Dick Berardino Alumni Award Winner, Jed Lowrie (2005). Other scheduled guests include Jeff Farrell (2006), Jason Twomley (2005), Casey Kelly (2008), Greg Montalbano (2000), Demarlo Hale, Lou Merloni and Rico Petrocelli will also be at the dinner, MC'd by Dan Roche. A very limited amount of tickets remain for the dinner and can be purchased by contacting the Spinners at 978-459-2255.
SPINNERS MANAGER GARY DISARCINA HAS JUST BEEN ADDED TO THE GUEST LIST.
Lull & Hartford Community Hot Corner: WANTS YOUR EVENT!
YOUR EVENT HERE! We are looking for local community events to showcase in our bi-weekly newsletter. If you are holding a charitable event in the Merrimack Valley, contact Jon Boswell at jboswell@lowellspinners.com to have your event featured.
The Lull & Hartford Community Hot Corner is always looking for new events to be featured. To have your community event featured in the hot corner, contact Jon Boswell at jboswell@lowellspinners.com. For more information on getting specialized T-shirts made for your charity event, contact Lull & Hartford at 978-458-8311. Lull and Hartford is located at 91 Mill Street, Unit 2, in Dracut. Tell them the Spinners sent you!
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PEPSI TRIVIA: YOUR CHANCE TO WIN!
Welcome to Spinners Trivia, sponsored by Pepsi. Congrats to our latest winner,
Peg Jeffery
who correctly identified R.J. Swindle as the former Spinners set to collect a World Series ring for his contributions to the Philadelphia Phillies 2008 season.
Answer the following question correctly for a chance to win the DVD "Faith Rewarded," covering the historic 2004 season of the Boston Red Sox. Send your answer to jboswell@lowellspinners.com with "Trivia" in the subject line. Please include your name and city or town.
New York-Penn League Stories from January 9, 2009
- Straight from the Gator's Mouth - Lowell Spinners
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