2008 BayBears Ready for Exciting First Week
Published on March 30, 2008 under Southern League (SL1)
Mobile BayBears News Release
Mobile, Ala. - On Thursday, April 3, the Mobile BayBears will begin the 2008 season at Hank Aaron Stadium against the Carolina Mudcats at 7:05 p.m. To celebrate the opening week of the baseball season, many can't-miss events have been organized by the BayBears to start the season with a bang.
On Sunday, March 30 and Monday, March 31, the players will begin to arrive in Mobile. For some, it's their second season as members of the BayBears. For others, it will be their first look at the beautiful Port City.
On Tuesday, April 1, the 2008 Mobile BayBears will be introduced to the city at the annual "Meet the Players" Luncheon at 12 p.m. inside the Harbor Center at Hank Aaron Stadium. Following the luncheon, the players will take the field at "The Hank" for the first time as they will hold a practice at 4 p.m. On Wednesday, April 2, the BayBears will again practice at 4 p.m. Players will be available for interview during both sessions.
Players will also be available in the morning and for pre-game on Thursday, April 3, prior to the first pitch of the 2008 season at 7:05 p.m. Former BayBears manager Brett Butler will also be available from Friday, April 4 through Monday, April 7 as he will be in town for the opening weekend as part of duties as roving outfield and baserunning instructor for the Arizona Diamondbacks.
For more information on the 2008 season, contact the BayBears at (251) 479-2327 (BEAR) or log on to www.mobilebaybears.com.
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