Lowell Spinners Gator E-Newsletter
July 22, 2009 - New York-Penn League (NYPL)
Lowell Spinners News Release
The sun has finally shone on LeLacheur Park! The Spinners completed a six-game homestand this weekend with a 3-3 split, but the fans were garunteed to have had an enjoyable time with Bobble Heads, Star Wars characters and Bugs Bunny all in attendance over the past week.
The Spinners return home tomorrow night for Justin Masterson Bobble Head Giveaway, sponsored by Collins Dentistry for Children, where Justin will be in attendance!
We have HUNDREDS of tickets available for July 29 and 30 and August 3 as well, so don't be shy and give our ticket office a call at 978-459-1702.
Read on for all the Spinners news fit to print below and your chance to win an autographed Justin Masterson Bobble Head Doll in the Pepsi Trivia Contest.
Justin Masterson Returns to Lowell TOMORROW!
Tomorrow the Spinners will honor 2006 Lowell Spinner Justin Masterson with a Bobble Head in his likeness and Justin will be in attendance to throw out a first pitch and take in the game. Standing room tickets are still available and we will never sell out of them, so come on out to the park to welcome back one of our own! Call 978-459-1702 for more information!
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Emily Elizabeth in the House, August 3
August 3 the Vermont Lake Monsters aren't the only large animals coming into town, as Emily Elizabeth and Clifford the Big Red Dog make an appearance at LeLacheur Park. As part of the evening, presented by T.D. Bank, the first 1,500 kids will receive a Clifford the Big Red Dog book and the real life Emily will be on hand to sign autographs after throwing out a ceremonial first pitch. Plenty of tickets remain available online by clicking below or by calling the ticket office at 978-459-1702. Tell 'em Canaligator sent you!
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Check out the Spinners Mailbag
This year the Spinners are looking to answer your unanswered questions with our Spinners Mailbag feature, answered every Monday on lowellspinners.com. Check out the latest installment and the first installment by clicking below. To submit your burning question, e-mail mailbag@lowellspinners.com.
Second Mailbag Spinners Mailbag, Vol. 1
We Want Your Input - Join the Fan Feedback Dugout
We'd like to invite you to become a member of the Lowell Spinners Fan Feedback Dugout (http://lowellspinners.researchresults.com). It is an opportunity for you to share your opinions and ideas about the Spinners.
We'll be asking your opinion on a wide range of topics including, your experience in the ball park, ticket buying, promotional give-aways, and between inning entertainment.
To join the panel, you will fill out a brief registration questionnaire that takes less than 5 minutes complete. As a panel member you will participate in on-line surveys and in exchange, you will gain access to a panelist portal where you can download survey results, get the latest Spinners news and connect with other panel members. There will be opportunities to win prizes when you complete a survey.
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Good Sports Celebrity HR Derby Comes to LeLacheur
July 26 Good Sports will host a Celebrity Home Run Derby at LeLacheur Park. Celebrity guests from the Boston sports teams and media outlets will be on hand for the soft-ball derby. For more information or to get your tickets, click below.
Scheduled guests include Irish Micky Ward, guests from the New England Patriots: Ben Watson, Stephen Gostkowski and Christian Fauria. Bill Walker and Dana Barros from the Boston Celtics. Lyndon Byers and Bob Sweeney from the Boston Bruins, Luis Tiant and Lou Merloni form the Boston Red Sox and more!
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Spinners News and Notes Gibson Named Red Sox Minor League Player of the Month for June
Spinners shortstop Derrik Gibson was honored by the Red Sox as the Minor League Player of the Month for June after his scorching hot start to the 2009 Spinners season. Gibson batted .471 to start the season, leading the Spinners out of the gate. Gibson was one of several current and former Spinners honored for their strong month of June.
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Strickland a Pirate
2008 Lowell Spinner Hunter Strickland found himself on the move Wednesday afternoon when he was traded along with SS prospect Argenis Diaz to the Pittsburgh Pirates for 1B Adam LaRoche. Strickland, who had been pitching for the Greenville Drive, will report to Low-A West Virignia. Good luck, Hunter.
Gabbard Rehabs with Spinners
Former Major Leaguer Kason Gabbard continues to rehab with the Spinners as he works his way back to the Majors. Gabbard has now thrown six innings over two appearances, allowing one earned run.
Spinners Set LeLacheur Park Attendance Record
The Spinners set an attendance record at LeLacheur Park Wednesday, July 15, with a franchise record 5,420 in attendance for Dustin Pedroia MVP Bobble Head Night, sponsored by Jeanne D'Arc Credit Union to watch the Spinners 2-0 win over the Aberdeen Ironbirds. The combination of beautiful weather, a bobble head giveaway and Jed Lowrie rehabbing led to the strong attendance.
For more day-to-day updates, player interviews and news features visit lowellspinners.com or the official blog of the Lowell Spinners by clicking below.
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Lull & Hartford Community Hot Corner: Royal Caribbean Cruise Raffle
Baseball is back at LeLacheur Park and so to is the Royal Caribbean Cruise Raffle, presented Garavanian Travel and Royal Caribbean. Fans can purchase raffle tickets online, in person at Spinners games or by phone through Jeffery Cohen in our merchandise store. One lucky fan will cruise for two, drawn at the Spinners game on August 22.
ALL OF THE MONEY RAISED BENEFITS THE JOANN WEBER CHARITABLE FUND WHICH BENEFITS CHARITABLE AND COMMUNITY PROGRAMS IN THE MERRIMACK VALLEY!
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The Lull & Hartford Community Hot Corner is always looking for new events to be featured. To have your community event featured in the hot corner, contact Jon Boswell at jboswell@lowellspinners.com. For more information on getting specialized T-shirts made for your charity event, contact Lull & Hartford at 978-458-8311. Lull and Hartford is located at 91 Mill Street, Unit 2, in Dracut. Tell them the Spinners sent you!
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PEPSI TRIVIA: YOUR CHANCE TO WIN!
Welcome to Spinners Trivia, sponsored by Pepsi. Our most recent winner, winning a Stephen Gostkowski autographed baseball, is Richard M. Beaudoin.
Matt correctly identified Dusty Brown as the Spinner to make his MLB Debut most recently, as Aaron Bates (2006) made his debut after the newsletter was sent. .
Answer the following question correctly for a chance to win an autographed Justin Masterson Bobble Head. Send your answer to jboswell@lowellspinners.com with "Trivia" in the subject line. Please include your name and city or. town.
On average, how many phone calls does Verizon 411 receive on a daily basis?
*The guess closest to the actual number will be this week's winner.*
Be sure to keep checking the Lowell Spinners official website at www.lowellspinners.com and the Lowell Spinners Blog for more breaking Spinner news. As always we thank you for your support of all things Spinners!
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