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Scorpions pare down for second time in one day

May 23, 2005 - Golden Baseball League (GBL)
Yuma Scorpions News Release


(Yuma, AZ) – The Yuma Scorpions announced tonight they have made their fourth cut of the day, releasing rookie outfielder Kalen Norton from their Spring Training Roster. The move reduces the Scorpions' roster to 26 players, still two more than the Opening Day Roster limit. Norton was one of five different outfielders battling for spots. The release of Norton follows three other roster cuts earlier this afternoon, when the Scorpions released pitchers Cory Campos and infielder Morgan Thompson, and pitcher Danny Miller announced his retirement from pro baseball. The Scorpions also signed former AAA catcher Jason Dewey to a contract this morning.

In other camp news, the fourth and final player that fell ill yesterday with a stomach-related illness as well as dehydration was released from Yuma Regional Medical Center late this afternoon. Four players were taken to the hospital yesterday afternoon, and at least four others were treated for similar symptoms at Ray Kroc Complex yesterday. All are expected to be back to normal in a day or two.

Single-game tickets for all 50 Scorpions' 2005 home games are also on sale at the Scorpions' Offices and at www.yumascorpions.com. Seats are still available for all 50 Scorpions' home games in all three price ranges: $10 box seats, $7 reserved seats, and $5 general admission seats. There are also senior, military, and kids' prices for general admission tickets only. Office hours are from 8:30AM to 5:30PM Monday through Friday. Season tickets-as well as 5, 10, and 20-game mini-plans-remain on sale. Those who are purchasing or have already bought season tickets or mini-plans can still purchase VIP parking passes for the entire season at just $90 per vehicle. VIP parking passes allow the holder to park in specially designated areas close to the front gate at Desert Sun Stadium. The Scorpions' inaugural season officially begins on Thursday, May 26th, as the Scorpions travel to face the Mesa Miners in a four-game set. The game will be broadcast live on the flagship station of the Scorpions, KBLU 560AM, starting at 6PM. The Scorpions will kick off their home season with the Scorpions' Opening Day Fan Fest on Monday, May 30th, when the Scorpions host the Surprise Fightin' Falcons at a special time of 5:05PM. The gates at Desert Sun Stadium will open at 3, and fans that come early to the Scorpions' Opening Day Fan Fest will be treated to: 1) the ‘Guns N' Hoses' charity softball game pitting Yuma Area Law Enforcement against Yuma Area Fire & Emergency Personnel; 2) live music from the band ‘Mogollon'; 3) a flyover performance by the Black Sheep Squadron. The first 1000 fans through the gates that day will also receive a special Scorpions' Commemorative Ticket of Opening Day, and a free magnet schedule courtesy of Wild West Motorsports. Fans can also purchase the Opening Day Fan Fest Special-which includes a reserved seat ticket, plus a hot dog and a 16-ounce soda-all for only $7-between now and 5:05PM May 30th! There are a limited number of Opening Day Fan Fest Special tickets available, and are subject to sellout.

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