GBL update
Published on December 6, 2004 under Golden Baseball League (GBL) News Release
Welcome
Welcome to GBL Insider. As we announce the 8th charter city of the league, I want to say thank you again to everyone who has and is supporting our efforts. This edition of GBL Insider highlights our 8th Charter City Announcement, the League's first player tryout, announcement of many of our team managers and programs that will be coming up during the next few weeks. We want you to have the inside scoop.
Dave Kaval & Amit Patel
Founders
Golden Baseball League
Safeway is Presenting Sponsor
The Golden Baseball League and Safeway have entered into a League "Presenting Sponsorship." The Golden Baseball League will become the only professional minor league with a presenting sponsor. The "Presenting Sponsorship" is comprised of a variety of League wide programs including "Name Your Team" contest, sponsorship of the Golden Baseball league team mascots and unique promotions designed for Safeway Club Cardholders. Under the terms of the agreement, Safeway will have the exclusive rights to these programs and specific on-field activities. Safeway will receive "Presenting Sponsor" credit on all Golden Baseball marketing and community affairs materials and will have a major presence in each Golden Baseball League ballpark. Golden Baseball League teams will have the opportunity to work with their local Safeway stores in promoting the League and offer Safeway employees the opportunity to volunteer for various activities.
Short Takes....
Season tickets and League merchandise are available and make a great holiday gift. Go on-line now and sign up with your local team.
You can participate in the "Name Your Team" events scheduled in Long Beach and San Diego. Please go to the team website for details and help pick the team name.
Chico will be unveiling their new team name and logo on December 15.
The final lease with the City of Surprise has been approved by the City Council.
Fullerton will be selecting their finalists in the "Name Your Team" contest on December 15th with the help of the local Chamber of Commerce membership.
Yuma has selected their 10 finalists for the team name, go to their team web site and vote on your favorite name.
8th Charter City - Tijuana, Mexico
The Golden Baseball League has reached a joint operating agreement with Los Toros de Tijuana professional baseball organization to become the league's eighth charter team. Los Toros de Tijuana will play their home games in the City of Tijuana.
This is truly an historic moment for professional baseball in North America. It is the first time in 48 years that a professional baseball league has successfully operated teams in the United States and Mexico. Last year, the Toros led all minor league baseball in total attendance with over 600,000 fans. The GBL is excited to have the passionate and energetic fans of the Toros as part of the Golden Baseball League.
With our first international agreement, we will have a version of the website in Spanish for all our Spanish speaking fans.
GBL's First Player Tryout
The League's first player tryout is scheduled for December 14th and 15th at Goodwin Field on the campus of Cal State Fullerton. Player contracts will be offered as the league begins to prepare its rosters for the 2005 season.
Team Managers are Hired
During November, Kevin Outcalt, League Commissioner, completed the team manager hiring process for our charter teams. Almost all the GBL Managers have MLB experience and several are all-stars. We are fortunate to have such an esteemed group of baseball professionals as part of the League. We feel strongly that such talented managers will attract the highest level of talent for the League.
Terry Kennedy San Diego
Les Lancaster Mesa
Ozzie Virgil/Surprise
Benny Castillo/Yuma
Darrell Evans/Long Beach
Mark Parent/Chico
Gary Templeton/Fullerton
Carlos Hernandez/Tijuana
Golden Baseball League Stories from December 6, 2004
- San Diego votes in the ten final names for the newest professional baseball team of the GBL - San Diego Surf Dawgs
- GBL update - GBL
- Garry Templeton to manage the new Golden Baseball League Team in Fullerton, CA - Orange County Flyers
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