EL1 Trenton Thunder

July 4th Fireworks, All-Star Game Rosters and More

Published on July 2, 2009 under Eastern League (EL1)
Trenton Thunder News Release


July 4th & 5th - FIREWORKS

Waterfront Park is the place to be this weekend as the Thunder will host post-game fireworks on both July 4th and 5th.

Saturday, July 4 will also feature the players wearing special American Flag jerseys that will be auctioned off during the game thanks to the US Army. Sunday, July 5th's game will start at 6:05 PM and will be a great cap to the end of your holiday weekend.

Thunder & EL Announce All-Star Rosters

The Thunder and the Eastern League announced the rosters for the 2009 Eastern All-Star Game on Wednesday afternoon. The game will take place Wednesday, July 15th at Waterfront Park in Trenton and will feature the top players and brightest stars from the EL's 12 teams. MORE

Five members of the Thunder were named to the Northern Division squad: Zach McAllister, Jorge Vazquez, Eduardo Nunez, Reegie Corona and Josh Schmidt.

Salvation Army Clothing Drive - Tuesday

Clean out your closet or basement and bring all that stuff you no longer wear to the ballpark on Tuesday, July 7 for the Thunder and Salvation Army Clothing Drive. The Salvation Army truck will be parked on the stadium approach... just drop your clothing off on your way in to the stadium. What an easy way to do something nice!

One Lucky Fan Will Win Yankee Stadium Seats

As if you needed another reason to attend the EL All-Star Game on July 15... one lucky fan at the big game will take home the collectible of a lifetime - a pair of seats from the original Yankee Stadium.

This prize is courtesy of Yankee Steiner Collectibles and will be awarded to a lucky ticket holder at the All-Star Game.

Jewish Heritage Night Coming Next Wednesday

The Trenton Thunder will host Jewish Heritage Night at Waterfront Park on July 8 as the Thunder play the New Hampshire Fisher Cats. The event will celebrate "Hanukkah In July".

The night's festivities include Jewish music and promotions as well as a pregame concert outside the stadium by contemporary Jewish artist Sheldon Low. Kosher food from Lox Stock & Deli will be available on the main concourse. In addition, Howard Megdal author of "The Baseball Talmud, The Ultimate Jewish All-Star Team" will be signing his book for fans during the game.

To get your Synagogue, Youth Group, Men's Club, Sisterhood or family and friends involved, please contact Matt Schwartz at 609-394-3300 ext. 118 or matthew@trentonthunder.com

Win A Prize Pack From The Bill Engvall Show

Enter now for your chance to win a Trenton Thunder family baseball pack courtesy of The Bill Engvall Show on TBS. You'll get tickets for four to an upcoming game plus drinks and snacks! The winner will also receive a Bill Engvall Show prize pack complete with the season one show DVD, a t-shirt, baseball hat and a beach ball. It's everything you need for a summer of fun!

Enter now and make sure to watch The Bill Engvall Show on Thursdays at 9:00 PM only on TBS.

Thunder To Host "Strike Out Cancer Now"

The Thunder are teaming up with the Cancer Treatment Centers of America® (CTCA) to host the Strike Out Cancer Now tour raising awareness of the disease and how patients can win the fight against cancer.

The special event will take place during the Portland Sea Dogs game on Friday, July, 17th 2009. Cancer survivor Theresa Russo will be tossing the first pitch. Theresa Russo, a Hamilton, New Jersey resident, received the shock of her life when she discovered that she had uterine cancer in 2006.

Disability Awareness Night

EP Global Communications presents Disability Awareness Night on Thursday, July 30th @ 7:05 vs. the Harrisburg Senators. The event includes a pre-game Disability Resource Fair to be held in front of the stadium from 5:30pm - 7:30pm. Special needs providers from the area are invited to join us on the approach to share information about their services.

In addition a pre-game ceremony will be held during which Eric M. Joice, Executive Director of The Family Resource Network, will be awarded with the EP MAXWELL J. SCHIEFER DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD. This award named after the founder and former Editor-In-Chief of Exceptional Parent Magazine, is awarded to an individual who has displayed remarkable accomplishments and dedication in the care and advocacy of individuals with disabilities/under difficult circumstances.

The First Financial Group, a member of the MassMutual Financial Group, is the proud sponsor of the event.

For more information please contact Chad Heidel @ 609-394-3300 Ext. 127 or chad@trentonthunder.com.

New Jersey Night - Monday, July 6

On Monday July 6th, the Trenton Thunder will celebrate all things New Jersey in honor of 'Be Nice to New Jersey' Week.

Included in the night's celebration will be an All-Garden State soundtrack, with music from Frankie Valli, "The Boss" Bruce Springsteen, Frank "Old Blue Eyes" Sinatra, and others! Video clips relating to the majesty of New Jersey will be played throughout the game and fans in attendance will have the opportunity to win prizes and gift certificates from great local New Jersey establishments including Princeton University, the Nassau Inn, Grounds for Sculpture, and more!

Come join us for a spectacular night in the state's capital to honor all the great treasures New Jersey has provided to the world.

System-Wide Roster Movement Affecting Thunder

Some years, a team's Minor League system runs like clockwork. In 2008, both the Thunder and Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Yankees won championships. In other years, the present season comes to mind, issues arise because of injuries, players not performing and overall movement.

That is what Tony Franklin's Thunder club, 38-39 heading into tonight's game at Erie, is battling against this season. So is Triple-A Scranton, even though Dave Miley's club is 44-32 entering Thursday play. In Triple-A, the club has already experienced over 100 player moves.

Player movement at the Double-A level, while not quite as radical, ranks high with around 80 transactions.

Yankee Steiner Collectibles Item of the Week

This week's featured item from Yankee Steiner Collectibles is:

Mariano Rivera Autographed "500th Save, Date" MLB Baseball

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Buy One, Get One Free With Kraft Singles

If you love KRAFT Singles and baseball, your summer just got more fun! KRAFT Singles is teaming up with the Thunder and Minor League Baseball™ to take families out to the ballgame this summer.

Through September 1, every Tuesday home game is KRAFT Singles day at the ballpark. Simply bring a KRAFT Singles package wrapper to the ballpark box office, buy one ticket and get one free from KRAFT Singles. It's a great way to make a family outing a little more affordable! Ticket offer is subject to availability. Visit kraftsingles.com for details.

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