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Oink, Oink Saints 15th Season Promotional Schedule Filled with Pigs and Diapers

April 26, 2007 - American Association (AA)
St. Paul Saints News Release


ST. PAUL, MN (April 26, 2007) - It was May of 1993 and the St. Paul Saints captivated the Twin Cities area with their outdoor ballpark, fan friendly atmosphere and of course, their crazy promotions. Fast forward 15 years and the Saints kick off their 15th season at Midway Stadium with the "Year of the Pig."

The high jinx and chicanery associated with the Saints is once again in full effect with a crowd-pleasing promotional schedule. With this being the Year of the Pig on the Chinese calendar the Saints will take full advantage of that at Midway Stadium with tributes to their famous pig mascots and famous celebrity pigs such as Porky, Miss Piggy and George Clooney's late pot-bellied pig, Max.

The schedule is highlighted with some incredible sights that are sure to make you take notice. It begins during the exhibition season with the Saints Largest Promotion on Sunday, May 6. Dave Rasmussen, who works for the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, will become the tallest professional baseball player ever when the 7'3" Wisconsinite dons a Saints jersey.

On Thursday, May 17 the Saints will bring back what they learned from their ten-day tour of Japan last October, with Japanese Heritage Night. All fans will be asked to remove their shoes prior to entering the ballpark and will be provided with slippers to wear for the evening.

On Monday, June 11 the Saints honor those in the space program with their Pigs in Space evening. The Saints will take an in depth look at the highs and lows of our space program. The evening is highlighted with a diaper drive which will be donated to local shelters and charities.

The Saints Go Green: An Inconvenient Ballgame presented by the US Water Services on Sunday, July 8. On the heels of Al Gore's successful Emmy run with his movie, the Saints will do their part on this day.

Michael Flatley would be proud (or embarrassed) as the Saints perform "Liverdance" at Midway Stadium on August 1.

Traditional staples and fun giveaways will still be in effect with such promotions as Dog Day on Saturday, May 5, Mudonna Hula Doll Giveaway on Tuesday, June 12 and a July 6 fireworks extravaganza: a Tribute to Unsung Heroes presented by TDS Metrocom. There are a total of three post-game fireworks displays scheduled: May 27, July 6 and August 22. Former Master of Ceremonies Rusty Kath gets his own tribute night with, "I heart Rusty" on August 7 presented by the University of Minnesota-Morris. The first 2,500 fans in attendance receive a Rusty bobblejaw.

Fans can enjoy these great events by purchasing tickets at the box office, calling the Saints box office at 651-644-6659 or going onto the Saints website at saintsbaseball.com. Tickets are $10 for reserved seats, $7 for bleacher reserved and $4 for general admission. Senior citizens and youth tickets are $1 off the regular price. The full promotional schedule is below:

May 3 Local students learn that baseball can be educational during our "Tribute to Schoolhouse Rock." Parents, stay home. This one is just for kids.

May 5 Bow wow wow, yippy yo, yippy yay. Bring your dogs to the ballpark for a waggin' good time during Dog Day at Midway, sponsored by Downtown Dogs and Urbanimal.

May 6 The Big Unit has nothing on us! Don't miss "The Saints Largest Promotion Ever." We'll be setting records all day!

May 14 Attention! Fall in...to Opening Night at Midway Stadium for "Military Appreciation Night," presented by Cub Foods and the Association of the United States Army.

May 15 Confucius say, "Fun is Good" when Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota and the Saints celebrate the Chinese Year of the Pig.

May 16 #You'll be drawn to our annual "Magnet Schedule Giveaway," sponsored by Comcast.

May 17 Konichiwa, Saints fans! Midway Stadium transforms into the Land of the Rising Sun during "Japanese Heritage Night."

May 18 Ever wondered what would happen if mascots took over the ballpark? See the result during "Mascot Mania."

May 19 You'll learn that "All Pigs Go to Heaven" during a pre-game ceremony honoring Max, George Clooney's recently deceased pot-bellied pig, sponsored by DQ.

May 20 Dust off that jar of moustache wax, the Saints are "Bringin' the Beards" with the second annual Minnesota Beard and Moustache Championships.

May 25 "Released 30 years ago, Star Wars was"...and to celebrate the United States Postal Service and USPS.com will transform Midway Stadium into your Tatooine away from Tatooine.

May 26 A St. Paul favorite makes an appearance he'll never forget as we ask, "What About Bob?" sponsored by TDS Metrocom.

May 27 All the Saintsamaniacs will be here for the Main Event at Midway. Chess and wrestling are joined as one during "Chesslemania II." Whatcha gonna do when Chesslemania runs wild over you? Stay late for our Memorial Day Weekend Fireworks Show.

June 8 Eat...all the birthday cake you can eat, during the US Army's 232nd Birthday Party.

June 9 It's one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind. "Pigs in Space," a salute to the highs and lows of our space program, sponsored by Avis Rent a Car.

June 10 Feel free to wear your robes as we celebrate all of our "Saints with Spirit," presented by The Catholic Spirit Newspaper.

June 11 The Saints welcome former pitcher Ila Borders back to St. Paul as part of our 15th Anniversary Celebration.

June 12 *Grab your ukulele and your Benny Agbayani jersey cause its time to hit the islands on "The Don Ho Show." The first 2,500 fans receive a Mudonna Hula Doll.

June 13 All you "Desperate Housewives" should head to the ballpark for an exciting night of scandal, secrets and a little baseball.

June 22 Step into our time machine as we "Flashback to 1993," when it all began.

June 23 Brush up on your yodeling for our first "Scandinavian Night," sponsored by Ingebretsen's.

June 24 Visit an old friend at the ballpark during "Wave 'Em Home: A Saints Tribute to Jackie Hernandez," presented by 1919 Root Beer.

June 26 A workday has never been this fun as Saints fans compete in our version of "Office Olympics." If you don't show up...we'll burn down the building.

June 27 It's a bird! It's a plane! No, it was a bird. The Saints celebrate "Super Heroes Night," presented by Noodles and Company.

June 28 "From Throwbacks to Throwbacks," we celebrate the storied history of the Negro Leagues from a contemporary angle.

July 6 TDS Metrocom and the Saints salute the men and women wearing our local uniforms in a "Tribute to Unsung Heroes." Independence Day Weekend Fireworks follow the game!

July 7 You'll feel so good about "Lucky 7s Night," presented by Shooting Star Casino, Hotel and Event Center, you'll put $100 on the Royals to win the World Series.

July 8 We're looking out for our friend, the environment, as the "Saints Go Green: An Inconvenient Ballgame," sponsored by U.S. Water Services. Be sure to arrive early to check out the Principal Financial Group Family Fun Fest before and after the game.

July 18 *In a long overdue gesture, we pay homage to a true entertainer du jour with "Hats off to Hasselhoff." It's also the Saints Team Card Set Giveaway.

July 19 Minnesota isn't known for its surfing, but it is known for its livestock. Catch some gnarly baseball with Minnetronix, as they present "Cow-abunga, Dudes!"

July 20 Wacky baseball shenanigans will ensue, followed by an improbable come-from-behind victory as Goldberg Bail Bonds presents "Bad News Bears Night."

July 21 We're not here to cause no trouble, we're just here to do the Super Bowl Shuffle, and other classic sports dances during our "Celebration of Celebrations" featuring former NFL Star William "Refrigerator" Perry.

July 26 The rainbow ends at Midway Stadium for our annual "Luck O' the Irish Night," presented by Mulcahy, Inc.

July 27 Here ye, here ye! Carleton College presents "Medieval Times." It's a fun "knight"...guaranteed.

July 28 A night of "Baseball and Bullseyes," sponsored by Flex Fletch with the National Archery in the Schools Program (NASP), finally answers the question: Does Bow know archery?

July 31 Caregivers Night featuring Bingo at the Ballpark, hosted by Sister Rosalind Gefre's Schools and Clinics of Massage. Caregivers, please take a night off and let Sister Ros and her people "love you up" with a therapeutic, and heavenly, chair massage.

Aug 1 Michael Flatley would be proud (or embarrassed) as the Saints perform "Liverdance" at Midway Stadium.

Aug 2 Learn about true Twin Cities heroes as we perform "Miracles at Midway" with the Miracle League of MN.

Aug 6 The candles will be so intimidated, they'll blow themselves out during "John Wayne's 100th Birthday Celebration: a Salute to Tough Guys," presented by Northern Tool + Equipment. Be sure to check out Erik Darnell and the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series #99 Northern Tool F-150 on your way into the park.

Aug 7 *Yeah, we thought he was gone, too. The University of Minnesota-Morris and the Saints salute a favorite son and a former public address announcer with "I Heart Rusty." The first 2,500 fans will receive a Rusty Kath Bobblejaw doll.

Aug 8 Some of the world's finest athletes will gather for the Minnesota Staring Championships. Don't blink, you might miss it.

Aug 9 Can your favorite local celebrities tango? You'll find out as the Saints go "Dancing with the Twin Cities Stars," presented by BOMA St. Paul and its members Standard Parking, Marsden Bldg. Maintenance, LLC, Servpro, and Yale Mechanical.

Aug 10 Punch the clock and head to the ballpark for "Hard Hats and Swinging Bats: A Night Off for Blue Collar Workers," sponsored by Labor Ready.

Aug 11 This is a call for all Saints to come home for "Saints Alumni Night," sponsored by Granny's Kitchen's Famous Fudge Puppies, as sought out by droves of chocoholics along Underwood St. at the Minnesota State Fair.

Aug 12 ^"Feel the Fizz" with Go-GURT Fizzix™! Free Bobblehead giveaway, extreme activities, and a chance to try NEW Go-GURT Fizzix--Shock your Mouth!

Aug 16 *You can't beat tailgating with the Saints. For that reason, fans will receive Saints Grillz, sponsored by Toshiba. Call the Saints Ticket Office, tell them, "Make me a grill!"

Aug 17 Wie erreicht man Midway Stadium? Follow the trail of fun to "German Night," presented by Hiway Federal Credit Union.

Aug 18 #School starts again soon, so be sure to pick up this year's Saints souvenir lunchbox, sponsored by Xcel Energy.

Aug 20 We're putting in a request to see you at Midway, as 3M-MRO, Maintenance and Repair present, "If You Break It, They Will Come..."

Aug 21 Everything must go! We'll clean out the closets during "Night of 1,000 Infomercials," presented by Lurie Besikoff and Lapidus.

Aug 22 *Treasure Island Resort and Casino and the Saints thank everyone for 15 years of support by giving away replica Midway Stadium models to the first 2,500 fans through the gates, along with a post-game fireworks show.

# First 5,000 fans receive free item

* First 2,500 fans receive free item

^ First 1,500 Kids Receive Item

Season-Long Promotions:

Mondays: Looking for a slick, new phone? Come to Midway Stadium for Top Mobile Mondays for great deals on a new phone.

Tuesdays: Ride the bus to the park and save at the box office on Metro Transit Tuesdays.

Wednesdays: Fans are invited to grab autographs from their favorite Saints players before each St. Paul Federal Credit Union Wednesday.

Thursdays: Do a deal while relaxing at a game during TDS Metrocom Business at the Ballpark Thursdays, presented by 104.1 JACK FM.

Saturdays: Arrive early to tailgate with Channel 45.

Sundays: Kids run the bases and collect autographs on Bubba Gump Shrimp Company Family Sundays, presented by 102.9 LITE FM.

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