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Revs Raising Funds in Attempt to Acquire Ryan Howard from Phillies

March 19, 2015 - Atlantic League (AtL)
York Revolution News Release


Phillies' Ryan Howard as a Rev
Phillies' Ryan Howard as a Rev
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(York, Pa.): News broke on Wednesday, March 18 that the Philadelphia Phillies are willing to pay $50 million of the $60 million still owed to Ryan Howard over the final two years of his contract, in order to trade the first baseman.

After a quick look at the numbers, this left the York Revolution of the Atlantic League roughly $9,997,000 short of the funds required to put Howard in a Revolution uniform for the 2015 season. An Atlantic League maximum salary is roughly $3,000 per month.

The Revolution, whose fans responded to such time-honored baseball traditions as monkeys dressed as cowboys riding dogs to raise the team's attendance by 5% in 2014, has turned back to those fans hoping the support will continue.

"If there are roughly 400,000 people living in York County, we only need $25 from each of them to have the funds necessary to put Ryan Howard in a Revolution uniform," surmised York General Manager John Gibson. "Some dads might have to dock a kid's allowance for a couple weeks, big deal," Gibson continued.

Hoping the campaign will spread beyond the York area and statewide, the Revolution has lowered the donation amount they are asking for to $10. As a thank you, each fan who donates will be provided with two complimentary ticket vouchers to the Revolution's Opening Night game at Santander Stadium in Downtown York, on Friday, April 24 against the Long Island Ducks at 6:30 p.m.

Should the Revolution fall short of the $10 million required to add Howard, the team has agreed to donate 83% of the funds raised to Penn-Mar Human Services, the presenting partner of the 2015 York Revolution season. Fitting, considering the Phillies are willing to pay 83% of Howard's remaining owed salary, for him to play for someone else.

The Apple Chevrolet Ticket Office at Santander Stadium is open weekdays from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. and Saturdays from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. Fans may make their donations and pick up their ticket vouchers anytime the ticket office is open.

It remains to be seen whom Philadelphia might be interested in on York's roster, in exchange for Howard if the money can be raised. If acquired, the Revolution intends to honor both remaining years of Howard's deal. He will turn 36 following the season.

The mission of Penn-Mar Human Services is to transform life into living for individuals, families, staff and volunteers. They do this by providing support services, as a team, to individuals with disabilities or human service needs in ways that promote value, independence and self-determination.

The York Revolution Professional Baseball Club is a member of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball, and Atlantic League Champions in 2010 and 2011. 2015 is the Revolution's ninth season of operation at Santander Stadium, the centerpiece of Downtown York, PA, located at 5 Brooks Robinson Way. The facility hosts all 70 home games in addition to myriad events through the entire calendar year. For tickets or more information, please call 717-801-HITS (4487) or visit the Revolution online at YorkRevolution.com.

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