SAL1 Rome Emperors

John Hart to Appear at Hot Stove Event

Published on January 19, 2016 under South Atlantic League (SAL1)
Rome Emperors News Release


Rome, GA - Atlanta Braves President of Baseball Operations John Hart has been added to the list of special guests for the 2016 Hot Stove Gathering at the Forum in downtown Rome on Monday January 25th from 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. This season marks Hart's third with the Braves organization and his second as president of baseball operations. Hart joined the Atlanta organization after spending the previous 12 seasons (2002-13) with the Texas Rangers, including the last eight as a senior advisor which followed four seasons (2002-05) as the club's general manager. His 46-year tenure in professional baseball has been spent as a general manager, special assistant to the general manager, scout, baseball operations, and field manager. Hart has twice been honored by The Sporting News as the Major League Executive of the Year (1994 and 1995).

"We are very excited to have John at our annual Hot Stove event," says Rome General Manager Michael Dunn. "Our fans will enjoy the opportunity to hear from one of the most respected people in all of baseball."

Also scheduled for the event include Atlanta Braves manager Fredi Gonzalez, Rome Braves field staff of manager Randy Ingle, hitting coach Bobby Moore, new pitching coach Dan Meyer and new trainer Joe Luat. Additional guests include Atlanta Braves Assistant Director of Player Development Jonathan Schuerholz, Manager of Minor League Operations AJ Scola, Gwinnett Braves Manager Brian Snitker, Director of Scouting Brian Bridges, 2015 Rome Braves players Matt Tellor and Sean Furney, and former Rome Brave and current head baseball coach at Shorter University Wes Timmons.

The annual event, in its 14th year, benefits local charities. Fans can enjoy an "all you can eat" gourmet ballpark fare dinner including hot dogs, chili dogs, slaw dogs, and much more. There will be a sports memorabilia silent auction from 5:30pm-7:00pm. Tickets are $15 in advance ($20 at the door) and can be purchased at the Rome Braves ticket office and online at romebraves.com. Children's tickets are $10 in advance ($12 at the door).

The Rome Braves open the season on April 7th against the Augusta GreenJackets at 7 p.m.

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