Atlanta Braves Manager Fredi Gonzalez to Appear at Hot Stove Event
January 13, 2016 - South Atlantic League (SAL1)
Rome Emperors News Release
Rome, GA - Atlanta Braves manager Fredi Gonzalez has been added to the list of special guests at the 2016 Hot Stove Gathering at the Forum in downtown Rome on Monday January 25th from 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Gonzalez is set to begin his sixth season as the Atlanta skipper and his tenth overall as a Major League manager. Additional guests will be announced in the coming days. Previously scheduled for the event include Rome Braves field staff of manager Randy Ingle, hitting coach Bobby Moore, new pitching coach Dan Meyer and new trainer Joe Luat. Additional guests include Atlanta Braves Assistant Director of Player Development Jonathan Schuerholz, Manager of Minor League Operations AJ Scola, Gwinnett Braves Manager Brian Snitker, Director of Scouting Brian Bridges, 2015 Rome Braves players Matt Tellor and Sean Furney, and former Rome Brave and current head baseball coach at Shorter University Wes Timmons.
The annual event, in its 14th year, benefits local charities. Fans can enjoy an "all you can eat" gourmet ballpark fare dinner including hot dogs, chili dogs, slaw dogs, and much more. There will be a sports memorabilia silent auction from 5:30pm-7:00pm. Tickets are $15 in advance ($20 at the door) and can be purchased at the Rome Braves ticket office and online at romebraves.com. Children's tickets are $10 in advance ($12 at the door).
Special VIP tickets can be purchased that include a cocktail reception meet and greet with the evening's special guests and gift bag. VIP tickets can be purchased for $25 in advance and $30 at the door.
The Rome Braves open the season on April 7th against the Augusta GreenJackets at 7 p.m.
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