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Hawks Announce 2004 Roster

April 6, 2004 - Midwest League (MWL1)
South Bend Silver Hawks News Release


The South Bend Silver Hawks released their 2004 opening day roster on Monday. The roster includes only a handful of players from last season's second-half Eastern Division Championship squad. However, the roster does contain several high draft picks and prospects from the Diamondbacks organization. The 2004 opening day roster is shown below. Pitchers (12)

Matt Chico, Ryan Coffin, Alex Cremidan, William Juarez, Chris Kinsey, Aric LeClair, Jared Liebeck, Danny Mosquea, Danny Muegge, Walt Novosel, Chad Scarberry, Ruben Vicente

Catchers (3)

Manny Del Campo, Miguel Montero, Brian Rose

Infielders (6)

Emilio Bonafacio, Dan Firlit, Andrew McCreery, Augie Murillo, Tila Reynolds, Edgar Varela

Outfielders (5)

Jeff Cook, Alex Frazier, Lino Garcia, Carlos Gonzalez, Michael Goss

2004 Field Staff

Tony Perezchica - Manager

Hector De La Cruz - Hitting Coach,

Jeff Pico - Pitching Coach

Opening Day Just 2 Days Away!

The 2004 Silver Hawks season opens up in just two days, on Thursday, April 8th when the Fort Wayne Wizards come to town for a 6:30 PM contest. The game marks the first Michelob Ultra Thursday of the year, sponsored by WB 25 and 103.9 The Bear. There will be $1.00 beer specials on Michelob Ultra drafts all game long. The gates will open at 5:00 PM with local band 2Northwest performing live in the Budweiser Bullpen Bar and Grille. This kicks off the Michelob Ultra Thursday Concert Series at the Cove for the 2004 season. Other concerts will be announced in the near future. The first 1,000 fans through the gates will receive a FREE Silver Hawks magnet schedule courtesy of Pepsi. Great seats are still available for the home opener. Call the Hawks at 235.9988 or swing by the Coveleski box office weekdays from 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM or Saturdays from 10 AM - 2:00 PM.

5 For $5.00 Moves To Friday!

Friday nights at the Cove are South Bend Tribune 5 fo $5.00 nights with AM 960 Weekday Sportsbeat. Get your coupon from the South Bend Tribune, bring it to the Coveleski Stadium Box Office and for just $5.00 you'll receive one reserved seat ticket, one hot dog, one Pepsi product, one snack and a program. Listen to Weekday Sportsbeat on AM 960 and you and your family or friends could win tickets to watch the show live in the Budweiser Bullpen Bar & Grille at Coveleski Stadium, while eating a completely catered picnic. Also check out the South Bend Tribune for a special Silver Hawks section that the team will be signing before the game. It's all happening this Friday, April 9th, at the Cove!

Upper Deck Plays Host To Governor

The Upper Deck catering facility located at Coveleski Stadium has been a busy place the past few weeks. Recently, the room played host for a fundraiser for Governor Kernan. Kernan, the former mayor of South Bend was given an honorary Silver Hawks jersey by Erik Haag, Executive Vice President of Palisades Baseball Ltd. The Silver Hawks would like to thank Governor Kernan for all the support he has given to the team over the years.

Season Ticket Holders Gather At the Cove

Silver Hawks season ticket and coupon book holders filled the Upper Deck at Coveleski stadium on Friday, March 26th for the annual pre-season ticket pick-up party. Ticket holders were able to claim their tickets for the 2004 season and have an Upper Deck catered meal, all while watching some exciting NCAA basketball. This party is just the first of five that the Silver Hawks will host during the 2004 season. To gain access to one of these great parties just become a Silver Hawks season ticket or coupon book holder. Coupon books are on sale for just $35.00 for box seats and $25.00 for reserved seats. Each book contains 10 undated vouchers good for any 2004 home game, along with coupons for concessions and parking. To order yours, call the Hawks at 235.9988.

Hawks To Honor Aaron's Record

In celebration of Hank Aaron's 715th home run, the South Bend Silver Hawks will commemorate the occasion by offering one lucky fan the chance to pocket $755 when the Silver Hawks play host to the Fort Wayne Wizards on April 8th. Game time is scheduled for 6:30 PM. Aaron, who broke Babe Ruth's career home run record with a fourth inning home run against the Los Angeles Dodgers on April 8, 1974, hit his last home run and 755th of his major league career, when he blasted a four-bagger against Dick Drago and the California Angels in a 6-2 win on July 20, 1976 at County Stadium in Milwaukee. On Thursday, a lucky fan will have a chance to win $755 if a Silver Hawks player hits a homer in the fourth inning of the Silver Hawks opener. The player will have to accomplish the feat by following in the "footsteps" of Aaron. The Silver Hawks player must be the second batter in the fourth inning and connect with a home run on the second pitch to win a Silver Hawks fan their cash. Great seats are still available for Thursday's home opener. Call 235.9988 to reserve your seats today!

Meijer Family Fun Saturday with Sunny 101.5FM

Every Saturday night at the Cove is Meijer Family Fun Saturday with Sunny 101.5 FM. It all kicks off this Saturday, April 10th when the Silver Hawks take on the Fort Wayne Wizards at 6:30 PM. Stop by Meijer and pick up a discount coupon and for just $24.00 you'll receive 4 box seat tickets, 4 hot dogs, 4 Pepsi products and a souvenir game program, all for just $24.00. Starting in July, the Silver Hawks will be hosting post-game movies on the field at Coveleski Stadium courtesy of Meijer and Sunny 101.5 FM. Stay tuned for more information.

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