Cardinals Caravan Today at Hammons Field
Published on January 13, 2012 under Texas League (TL1)
Springfield Cardinals News Release
Springfield, MO - The Cardinals Caravan will make its annual trip to Springfield TODAY. The Caravan will be held at Hammons Field in the Training Facility is slated to kick off at noon. Lunch will be available for purchase at the event.
This year's attendees will be new manager Mike Matheny, former Springfield Cardinals and current St. Louis Cardinals players Jason Motte, Mitchell Boggs and Shane Robinson. Former St. Louis Cardinals attending the Caravan will be pitchers Danny Cox and Jason Simontacchi while Cardinals broadcaster Mike Claiborne will serve as the emcee.
Coinciding with the afternoon program at Hammons Field, the Springfield Cardinals will have a Garage Sale featuring game used jerseys, helmets, bats, bar stools and many other Cardinals collectibles used by some of your favorite players here in Springfield.
Doors will open for the 2012 Cardinals Caravan at 11:30am, with the event scheduled to begin at noon. Admission for the Cardinals Caravan is $5 for adults and $3 for kids (ages 3-12). All admission proceeds will benefit the Children's Miracle Network.
In addition to appearing at Hammons Field in the afternoon, the caravan will also visit Cox South and St. John's Hospitals. The players will stop by both hospitals to visit the pediatric ward and other areas.
The Caravan will continue on to JQH Arena for the Bass Pro Shops Tournament of Champions where the players and Cardinals staff will sign autographs and be recognized at half time of the 6:30pm game.
For more information on the 2012 Cardinals Caravan or to order tickets in advance, call (417) 863-0395. You can also visit www.cardinals.com or www.springfieldcardinals.com for additional information and updates.
2012 Springfield Cardinals Season Tickets are on sale now. Please call (417) 863-0395 or for more information, visit www.springfieldcardinals.com. We hope to see you at Hammons Field soon!
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