Red, White and Blue Wahoos
July 1, 2011 - Southern League (SL1)
Pensacola Blue Wahoos News Release
Last week Quint Studer and I traveled to Jackson, TN, home of the Jackson Generals (Double-A affiliate of the Seattle Mariners), for the Southern League All-Star game. While there we attended the Southern League owners and league meetings. We discussed many issues pertinent to our 2012 season that I want to share with you.
A tentative 2012 schedule has been developed by the Southern League. Prior to releasing this schedule to the public, all teams in the league must present the proposed schedule to their respective Major League affiliates for an endorsement and any recommended changes. This whole process generally takes a few months. I expect that we will be able to release our inaugural season schedule in early October 2011.
Pensacola's presence in Jackson was enthusiastically received, as the League directors indicated that they and the rest of the league look forward to Pensacola officially joining the Southern League. Major and Minor League Baseball (MLB and MiLB, respectively) are currently reviewing the Maritime Park stadium design and functionality and waiting for a copy of our lease with the CMPA for review. Technically the Southern League can't vote on the inclusion of Pensacola in their league until these items have been ratified by MLB and MiLB. However, for the Southern League to vote on the inclusion of Pensacola is a matter of formality. I'm confident that both items will be approved by both MLB and MiLB and at that time Pensacola will officially be voted into the Southern League.
The Jackson Generals and the City of Jackson received many accolades from locals and guests for a remarkable job well done - I couldn't agree more. Their presentation of each piece of the All-Star event was handled with class and dignity. All elements of the event gave those in attendance an opportunity to enjoy the city, Pringles Park and the game. I am not sure when it will be, but we look forward to following in their steps when it's our turn to host a league event in our wonderful community.
For all of us with the Blue Wahoos, the calendar is flying by - April 2012 will be here quickly. We are anxious to see the first pitch, to hear the crack of the bat on our first home run and most importantly, to open another exciting chapter in the world of sports, Pensacola style, with our fans and community.
Have a safe and happy 4th of July weekend! Wahoo!
Bruce Baldwin
President
Pensacola Blue Wahoos
Southern League Stories from July 1, 2011
- Catricala Helps Generals Break Losing Skid Friday - Jackson Generals
- Smokies fall in extras to Mudcats Friday night, 6-3 - Knoxville Smokies
- Biscuits Blitz BayBears, Snap Win Streak - Mobile BayBears
- Moore Shines Again in 5-2 Win - Montgomery Biscuits
- Mudcats earn 6-3 victory over Smokies - Carolina Mudcats
- Suns to Honor Javier Baez with 2011 Bragan Award - Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp
- Doyle Dismantles Suns, 4-1 - Birmingham Barons
- Suns Fall to Barons 4-1 / Doyle Dominant Against Jacksonville - Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp
- Paxton Joins Generals; Paredes Activated; Vasquez, Fields To Tacoma - Jackson Generals
- Sean Henry added to Mississippi Braves Roster - Mississippi Braves
- Red, White and Blue Wahoos - Pensacola Blue Wahoos
- Miley to Reno, Layne Back with BayBears - Mobile BayBears
- Magallanes to Coach World Team in Futures Game - Birmingham Barons
- My Lookouts Promotion: Vote Now - Chattanooga Lookouts
- Generals Update Friday - Jackson Generals
- Antoan Richardson to the DL - Mississippi Braves
- Sandy Rosario to Disabled List - Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp
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