Reds winter caravan to make stop in Louisville
Published on January 30, 2004 under International League (IL1)
Louisville Bats News Release
Louisville, KY â The Cincinnati Reds will make their annual stop in Louisville as part of the Reds Winter Caravan this Saturday, January 31 at Louisville Slugger Museum from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. The event is free and open to the public.
The Winter Caravan is the road version of the very popular Redsfest, which was held in December at the Convention Center in Cincinnati. The Winter Caravan provides fans with the opportunity to get autographs, pose for pictures and talk to players. Manager Dave Miley, General Manager Dan O'Brien and Chief Operating Officer John Allen headline this year's caravan.
Along with Miley, O'Brien and Allen, Hall of Fame broadcaster Marty Brennaman, pitching coach Don Gullett, senior special assistant Gene Bennett, and former Louisville Bats stars IF/OF Ryan Freel, RHP Ryan Wagner and RHP Todd Van Poppel are also scheduled to appear. Former National League Rookie of the Year and newly named Billings Mustangs hitting coach Chris Sabo will also be in attendance.
Cincinnati mascot Mr. Red and Louisville mascot Buddy Bat will also attend the event, while representatives of both the Reds and Bats front office will be on hand to discuss season tickets and group sales. Last year's event was a huge success and an even larger crowd is expected for this year's caravan.
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