Former Major League All-Star Tim Raines in Jamestown
July 10, 2003 - New York-Penn League (NYPL)
Jamestown Jammers News Release
The Jamestown Jammers, Class A affiliate of the Florida Marlins, announce the arrival of former Major Leaguer Tim Raines to Jamestown.
Raines is a roving instructor for the Florida Marlins, and will spend the week working with the team in all aspects of offense. Raines also provides a valuable resource to young ballplayers after a 21 year major League Career. Over that span, Raines was a 7 time all star, led the league in stolen bases for four years in a row, from 1981-1984, and owns a career batting average of .294.
"People like Tim Raines show the Marlins commitment to winning, and the importance of teaching young ballplayers about how to be a professional," stated Jammers General Manager Eric Edelstein. "This also reminds us of how great baseball is in Jamestown, and that you never know who you'll see when you're down at the ballpark."
Raines will be in uniform at all home from July 10-13. He will be making the speech at the Jamestown Savings Bank Hot Stove Dinner on Saturday, July 12. Tickets are $10, and include game ticket and buffet, and the event will begin at 5:30 PM.
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