Opening day just a week away
Published on March 29, 2007 under Eastern League (EL1)
Erie SeaWolves News Release
Well, the finishing touches are finally taking place at Jerry Uht Park! The grass is "greening up", the stadium is clean and painted, concessions stands are being prepped for the season and the construction in right field is coming to an end. On Thursday, April 5th we'll have the Uht ready for you!
Before we get to Opening Day be sure to come "meet the team" at the Millcreek Mall on Tuesday, April 3 as we take our annual Fan Fest on the road from 6:00 - 8:00. SeaWolves players will be in attendance signing autographs and visiting with fans. In addition we will have video games for kids from Game Crazy, Dino Jump inflatables, prize raffles going on throughout the event. Best of all, the entire event is entirely FREE of charge!
Early next week you can also look for an announcement regarding the team's workout schedule prior to the opener on the 5th. That might be a good chance to see the team on the field and check out the new picnic garden and beer garden in right field.
It all starts here, in one week, at the Uht!
John Frey General Manager
FAN FEST ON TUESDAY!
The Erie SeaWolves announce today that their 2007 Fan Fest will be held next Tuesday, April 3 in the center stage area of the Millcreek Mall. The annual Fan Fest is FREE to the public and will go from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m.
The annual Fan Fest is FREE to the public and will go from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m.
SEAWOLVES STRIKEOUT TRANS FAT
The Erie SeaWolves announced recently that the team has committed to a healthy change at Jerry Uht Park for the 2007 season with the elimination of trans fats in their cooking oil.
The 'Wolves will make a switch to a zero-trans fat cooking oil for Opening Day 2007. In addition, all foods prepared in the NEW Troyer Farms Picnic and Bud Light Beer Gardens in the right field addition at "The Uht" will be either grilled or baked.
"This is just one small step that we can do as an organization to make some of our food healthier for our fans." - Ragen Walker, SeaWolves Director of Operations/Concessions.
The new beer garden will also feature an assortment of finger foods and appetizers for fans this season in addition to traditional ballpark concession fares.
SEAWOLVES ROSTER TAKING SHAPE!
Monday, Manager Jim Leyland and the Detroit Tigers announced their 2007 Opening Day Roster. Six former SeaWolves fill spots on the 25 man roster including starting pitcher Justin Verlander, 2006 American League Rookie of the year; relievers Joel Zumaya, Fernando Rodney and Wil Ledezma; starting centerfielder Curtis Granderson and utility infielder Omar Infante.
ST. PIERRE MOVES AGAIN
The Kansas City Royals Tuesday traded former Erie SeaWolves catcher Max St. Pierre to the Brewers in exchange for RHP Ben Hendrickson.
St. Pierre spent parts of four seasons with the SeaWolves (2001-05) and made it as high as Triple-A Toledo in the Detroit organization. His best season with the 'Wolves was in 2005 when he batted .278 with 5 home runs and 46 RBI. A fan favorite in Erie, St. Pierre was known for his defensive sills. In 2005 he led all Eastern League catchers by throwing out 46.5 percent of baserunners attempting to steal.
St. Pierre played 10 seasons overall in the minor leagues for Detroit before joining the Royals as a minor league free agent in January. He was assigned to Triple-A Nashville.
CLEVLEN NEXT IN LINE
According to manager Jim Leyland, should an injury occur to any outfielder this season, his first choice would be former SeaWolves right fielder Brent Clevlen.
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