Rockies report
Published on August 13, 2004 under Pioneer League (PL)
Casper Ghosts News Release
The Casper Rockies will be receiving a new relief pitcher tonight in Idaho Falls. Former Tri-City Dust Devils reliever, Stephen Edsall, will be joining the team for its final game against the Idaho Falls Chukars tonight during the Rockies six game road trip.
Edsall pitched in 12 games for the Dust Devils, the Single A short-season affiliate of the Colorado Rockies. He posted a 2-0 record with a 3.55 ERA in 25.1 innings of work. He also struck out 23 batters and walked 10 while giving up only 19 hits.
22 year-old Edsall, who played for Rollins College in Florida, was taken by Colorado in the 22nd round of this year's draft. He is a 6'4", 205 pound, right-hander from North Hutchinson Island, Florida.
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(NEW!) ROCKIES PITCHER SAMUEL DEDUNO EARNS PIONEER LEAGUE HONORS!!
The Sports Network has awarded Casper Rockies starting pitcher Samuel Deduno with Pioneer League Player of the Week honors for the past week ending August 8.
Deduno led the league with a 2-0 record and a 3.00 ERA. He also led in innings pitched (12), strikeouts (20) and opponents batting average (.116). Deduno allowed only five hits and four earned runs overall last week.
In the Rockies 14-4 win over the Idaho Falls Chukars on August 2, Deduno allowed three runs on only two hits during six innings of work. He also struck out 10 batters and walked just two.
Deduno led the Rockies to another win on August 7 against the Ogden Raptors. In this outing he gave up one earned run and three hits over six innings. More impressively, he once again recorded 10 strikeouts. It was his sixth double-digit strikeout performance of the season and raised his record to 3-3 with a 3.18 ERA. Deduno has maintained a commanding lead over the entire Pioneer League in strikeouts with a current total of 80. Another Rockies starter, Franklin Morales, is second to Deduno with 57 strikeouts.
Deduno is a 6'1", 170 pound right-hander from San Pedro de Macoris, Dominican Republic. He is 21-years old and was acquired by the Colorado Rockies as a free agent in 2001.
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(NEW!) CASPER ROCKIES FAST FACTS!
1.) When the Casper Rockies were formed there had not been a professional baseball team in Wyoming since 1941.
2.) Vice President Dick Cheney attended and threw out the ceremonial first pitch at the August 18, 2001 Rockies homestand.
3.) When Mary Stanley was appointed the President/General Manager of the Rockies in 2002, she was the only female General Manager in the Pioneer League and one of only a handful in all of professional baseball.
4.) The average age of a Rockies player is 22 years.
5.) The identity and logo of the Casper Rockies was officially unveiled on May 2, 2001.
6.) Mike Lansing Field opened in 2001, before then the Rockies played at George Tani Field.
7.) The Pioneer Baseball League is divided into two divisions with teams in Wyoming, Montana, Idaho, and Utah.
8.) The Casper Rockies is classified "Rookie Advanced."
9.) Andres Galarrga of the San Francisco Giants and Pedro Martinez of the Red Sox started out in Pioneer League teams.
10.) The team mascot is a purple platypus named Hobart who came all the way from Tasmania to support the Rockies.
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(NEW!) MINOR LEAGUE BASEBALL TRIVIA!!
Think you know Minor League Baseball? Test yourself and see if you can remember what happened last season!
1.) Which club were the champions of the International League in 2003?
2.) Who were the 2003 champions of the Pacific Coast League?
3.) Who were the champions of the Eastern League in 2003?
4.) Who earned the 2003 championship in the Southern League?
5.) Who were the champs of the Texas League in 2003?
6.) Who were the 2003 champions of the California League?
7.) Who took home the 2003 championship of the Carolina League?
8.) Who were the 2003 champions of the Florida State League?
9.) Who were the 2003 champs of the Midwest League?
10.) Who earned the championship in the NY-Penn League in 2003?
11.) Who took home the championship in the Northwest League in 2003?
12.) Who were the 2003 champs of the South Atlantic League?
13.) Who won the Appalachian League in 2003?
14.) Who took home the Pioneer League championship in 2003?
1) Durham Bulls, 2) Sacramento River Cats, 3) Akron Aeros, 4) Carolina Mudcats, 5) San Antonia Missions, 6) Inland Empire 66ers, 7) Winston-Salem Warthogs, 8) St Lucie Mets, 9) Lansing Lugnuts, 10) Williamsport Crosscutters, 11) Spokane Indians, 12) Rome Braves, 13) Elizabethan Twins, 14) Billings Mustangs
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BASEBALL, BIRTHDAYS AND PICNICS!
There's no better way to celebrate your birthday or team party than an evening with the Casper Rockies! The package includes first pitch opportunity and special recognition via public address system and you'll also get to enjoy a hot dog, soda and chips with your family, friends or teammates. Packages are sold for a minimum of 10 party-goers at $12 for each view ticket and $11.50 for each general admission ticket.
You can also organize a picnic for businesses and groups of 25 or more! Let the Rockies staff do the cooking and provide all-you-can-eat hamburgers, hot dogs, salads, chips, refillable soft drinks and more in addition to your game tickets. Packages start at $14.50 a ticket and must be booked 10 days in advance.
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CASPER ROCKIES UPCOMING PROMOTIONAL NIGHTS & EVENTS
AUGUST
Mon 8/16: Biolife Plasma Monday - FREE tickets available at Biolife Plasma Natrona County Public Library Reading Night
Tues 8/17: Casper Chamber of Commerce Night "Hit a Homerun" with the Eastridge Mall Night - Free VIP card from the Eastridge Mall if Rockies hit a homerun!"
Wed 8/18: SPECIAL Ladies Night Promotion & Health & Fitness Night. Also Wiener Wednesday - $1 Hot dogs!
Thurs 8/19: Budget Blinds Night / Thirsty Thursday presented by Slocum's Underground - $1 Beer & Soda!
Fri 8/20: Free Logo Baseball from Coca-Cola of Casper* / NC Republican Night
Sat 8/21: Rockies Baseball Card Team Set Giveaway from Fox Sports "Family Fun Pack Night - 4 game tix, 4 sodas, 4 movie passes, 4 mini golf passes, & 2 footlong subs for only $50!"
Sun 8/22: # Post-Game Kids Run the Bases with Hobart
SEPTEMBER
Thurs 9/2: Thirsty Thursday presented by Slocum's Underground - $1 Beer & Soda!
Fri 9/3: "Family Fun Pack Night - 4 game tix, 4 sodas, 4 movie passes, 4 mini golf passes, & 2 footlong subs for only $50!"
Sat 9/4: Post-Game Fireworks Display!!
Sun 9/5: # Post-Game Kids Run the Bases with Hobart
Mon 9/6: Fan Appreciation Night/Lots of Giveaway Items
" *= First 1,000 Fans through the gates"
**= First 500 Fans through the gates
#= Kids 14 & under after the game
ALL PROMOTIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE
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CASPER ROCKIES TICKET INFORMATION
Single Game Tickets, Season Tickets, and Bonus Books Are Available!
Casper Rockies single game tickets, season tickets, and bonus books are now available. Single game tickets start at just $7.50 and Season Tickets can be had for as little as $118.13 - the best deal in Professional Baseball! Bonus Books, the most flexible ticket option, include 10 undated general admission game vouchers and are available for only $65. Start time for all games Monday-Saturday is 7:05. Sunday games will begin at 5:05.
All ticket-holders will be eligible to participate in special promotional events, held at each home game throughout the season. Recurring events include:
SUNDAYS - Kids run the bases with Hobart;
BIOLIFE PLASMA MONDAYS - Fans can pick up free tickets at Biolife Plasma Services;
TUESDAYS - "Hit a Homerun with the Eastridge Mall" night,
WEDNESDAYS - Wiener Wednesdays ($1 hot dogs)
THURSDAYS - Slocum's Underground "Thirsty Thursdays" featuring $1 Draft beer and sodas.
Other promotions and giveaways will occur throughout the season including a baseball giveaway, nesting doll giveaway, thunder sticks giveaway, magnet giveaway, baseball card giveaway, team photo giveaway, fireworks displays and much, much more.
The Casper Rockies Team Office is located at 330 KATI Lane, adjacent to Mike Lansing Field. All team operations have been moved to the new office, and fans are encouraged to drop in to pick up game schedules, season/single game tickets, bonus books, and official Casper Rockies merchandise. Regular office hours are from 9AM-5PM Monday-Friday. The team office is also open for ticket sales on game days between 9AM and 3PM.
Pioneer League Stories from August 13, 2004
- Rockies report - Casper Ghosts
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