IL1 Buffalo Bisons

21 Days Until Opening Day

March 15, 2007 - International League (IL1)
Buffalo Bisons News Release


TOMORROW, WE PLAY

The Buffalo Bisons open up their 12-game Spring Training Schedule on Friday, March 16 against the Round Rock Express (Houston Astros) at Winter Haven, FL. The Herd will also play the Toledo Mud Hens (Detroit Tigers) and the Richmond Braves (Atlanta Braves) this Spring before breaking camp on Sunday, April 1.

HOOPS HOOPLA TODAY

The Bisons will open up the Seneca St. Gate of Dunn Tire Park between sessions of today's NCAA basketball tournament. Starting at 4:00 p.m., fans will be allowed into the concourse area of the ballpark where they can purchase hot dogs, hamburgers, beer, soda and other concessions. Updates on the entire tournament will be broadcasted throughout the concourse.

EXTENSION FOR INDIANS GM

Cleveland Indians President Paul Dolan today announced Indians Executive Vice President and General Manager Mark Shapiro has agreed to a five-year contract extension though the 2012 season. Shapiro is entering his 6th season as the Tribe's GM.

BATTING HELMET GIVEAWAY ADDED

The Bisons have added to their already jam-packed promotional schedule. The team will give out 4,000 full-sized batting helmets prior to their 7:05 p.m. game against the Norfolk Tides on Saturday, June 23. The game is also the team's Faith Night, with pre-game tent concert by Hawk Nelson and an appearance from the Veggie Tales. A complete promotional schedule is available at Bisons.com.

FINAL WORKOUTS

Bisons manager Torey Lovullo has scheduled two team workouts that will be open to the media. The team will make final preparations for the season at Dunn Tire Park on Tuesday, April 3 (2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.) and Wednesday, April 4 (6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.). Both practices are weather permitting and subject to change.

INDIANS PLAYER MOVE

On Sunday, March 11, the Indians optioned outfielder Brad Snyder to the Herd. Snyder, 24, spent the entire 2006 season with Double-A Akron and led the Aeros with 18HR and 72RBI. He also collected 28 doubles, 5 triples and 20 stolen bases to go along with a .270 (141-523) batting average. He is rated as the Cleveland Indians' 8th best prospect by Baseball America.

SINGERS, TAKE NOTE

The Bisons will hold their annual National Anthem auditions on Friday, March 23 (10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.) and Saturday, March 24 (11:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.) at Dunn Tire Park. There will be singers performing every 10 minutes except for a half-hour break from 1:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. All singers must schedule times in advance by calling the Bisons at (716) 846-2080; no walk ups will be allowed.

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