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Wild Things Seek Host Families

Published on February 14, 2012 under Frontier League (FL)
Washington Wild Things News Release


The Wild Things Need Host Families! The Washington Wild Things, presented by Washington Financial, are seeking families to host a 2012 Wild Thing! Each year players from throughout the country descend upon Washington, Pa. to play Wild Things' baseball. These young men play not for the money, but for the love of the game. Their paychecks bear witness to that premise. Countless stories and movies have been written about the life of a minor league baseball player! They are driven by the desire to play professional ball. Part of the charm of minor league baseball is that the players join the community; they live with host families; they embed themselves into their "new hometown"; they take long bus rides to other facilities throughout the league to play ball --- all in hopes of making it to affiliated ball! "We can all help them fulfill their dreams, by opening our homes up to them," said Wayne Herrod, special events manager for the Wild Things. "It doesn't really require that much," he added.

"We need people who have a spare bedroom they are willing to offer to a player. The guys actually don't spend much time at their host family's home. When they are in town, they get to the ballpark midday for practice, and they don't return home until after the game; the rest of the time they're on the road," Herrod explained. The Wild Things are always looking for people who are willing to host one or more players for the season. Empty-nesters and families with more bedrooms than children are perfect candidates to be host families. "Interestingly enough, the folks who host these kids often comment that they get more out of it that the player does!" added Herrod. "If anyone has any interest or just wants more information, I hope they'll call me directly at 724-579-1068." The Wild Things will need host families when training camp gets under way in early May. The 2012 season gets underway May 18th and the Washington home opener is slated for May 22nd.

Dermontti Dawson Autographed Hall of Fame Helmet Among Auction Items for Hot Stove!

The Washington Wild Things are delighted to report the response to the 2012 Hot Stove Banquet is significant! The event will be held this Saturday, February 18th at the Meadow Lands Double Tree (formerly the Holiday Inn). The event will be hosted by Pro Football Hall of Famer, Dermontti Dawson, and will feature Wild Things' manager, Chris Bando along with former Pirates Sean Casey and Bob Walk. Lanny Frattare will emcee the entire event!

The evening will consist of a cocktail hour when fans can mingle with the sports' greats and bid on auction items. Dinner will be served at 7:00 p.m. followed sports talk! In addition, there will be a live auction of a few special items, including a Dermontti Dawson autographed Pro Football Hall of Fame helmet!

All proceeds from the event will benefit Casey's Clubhouse for the Miracle Fields.

"This will be our fans first opportunity to meet our new manager, Chris Bando," said assistant general manager, Steve Zavacky. "It should be a lot of fun with the line up of celebrities and the great auction items we have. I know I'm looking forward to it!"

For more information, call the CONSOL Energy Park box office at 724-250-9555 or toll free at 866-456-WILD.

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