Season Wrap Up
Published on September 23, 2004 under Pioneer League (PL)
Casper Ghosts News Release
Summer's over and it's time for the boys to take a break, but the 2004 season was an exciting one that truly ended on a high note. The Rockies won their final game of the season against Idaho Falls w ith a score of 7-6!
The Rockies team and their crew would like to thank all of the fans and everyone of Casper for their spirit and support. Thank you and we will see you next year!
DANNY TETZLAFF NAMED PRESIDENT / GENERAL MANAGER OF THE CASPER ROCKIES
The Casper Rockies Professional Baseball Club announced today the resignation of President / General Manager Mary Schmidt from the ballclub. Taking her place will be Danny Tetzlaff who is being promoted from his current position as Assistant General Manager / Director of Corporate Sales as of October 1st.
Schmidt, who has just completed her fourth season with the Casper Rockies and eighth season in professional baseball, is expecting her first child in November. Schmidt's resignation marks the end of a long-standing working relationship with Casper Rockies CEO Kevin Haughian. "It has been my pleasure working with Kevin for the past seven years. I am grateful to him for giving me the opportunity to come to Casper and work on building a franchise from the ground up," stated Schmidt. "I would also like to thank the many season ticket holders, business community, host families and the City of Casper for the support and assistance that I personally have received the past four years.
Schmidt started her baseball career with the Independent Tri-City Posse of the Western Baseball League in 1997. From Pasco, Washington she relocated to Lake Elsinore, CA where she started a three year stint with the Lake Elsinore Storm of the California League.
Tetzlaff will be heading into his 5th year in affiliated professional baseball. The upcoming 2005 season will be his 4th year working in Casper with the Casper Rockies. Tetzlaff has focused on gaining new sponsors and corporate partners during his time in Casper. He spent 2002 as the Assistant General Manager with the "AA" affiliate of the St. Louis Cardinals, the New Haven Ravens in New Haven, CT.
"I am thrilled that our owner, Kevin Haughian, has extended this opportunity with the Casper Rockies to me," stated Tetzlaff. "I hope to continue to expand upon the foundation that has been built during our first 4 years in Casper. With all the support we've received from the City of Casper, our season ticket holders, our numerous corporate partners, and the Casper community, I can only see a long, bright future for the Casper Rockies organization. I am extremely grateful to be a part of that on-going success as we continue to make the Casper Rockies an integral part of the Casper community."
Tetzlaff will focus on increasing season ticket sales for the 2005 season, as well as gaining more support from the corporate community throughout Wyoming.
CASPER'S DEDUNO GARNERS ANOTHER HONOR
The Colorado Rockies organization has named Casper right-handed starting pitcher Samuel Deduno as its Pitcher of the Month for August. This means Deduno was deemed the best pitcher in August out of all six minor league teams in the Colorado Rockies farm system.
Deduno, who has already captured Pioneer League Pitcher of the Year honors, was 4-1 with a 2.84 ERA in six August starts. He walked just 11 batters and managed 52 strikeouts in 31.2 innings. Deduno has the second best ERA in the Pioneer League (3.06) and continues to dominate the entire league in the strikeouts category with a current total of 112 strikeouts in 70.2 innings. Casper's left-handed starting pitcher Franklin Morales is second in the league with 82 strikeouts.
21-year-old Deduno is from San Pedro de Macoris, Dominican Republic and was acquired by the Colorado Rockies as a free agent in 2001.
In addition to Deduno, Colorado Springs Sky Sox first baseman Brad Hawpe was named Player of the Month for August.
Tonight will be the last chance for Casper fans to catch Deduno in action. He will be the starting pitcher in this evening's 7:05pm game between the Casper Rockies and Provo Angels.
ATTENTION CASPER ROCKIES SEASON TICKET HOLDERS
RENEW EARLY FOR 2005 AND WE'LL REWARD YOUR LOYALTY!
TELL A FRIEND AND WE'LL PAY YOU!
DON'T HESITATE, THIS OFFER ENDS FRIDAY, OCTOBER 15TH!
As you are probably aware, 2005 will be the Rockies 5th season in Casper. Due to the success we've experienced in our first four years, we have set higher goals for next season. Clearly stated, it is our aim to sell 1,000 season tickets in 2005. We've come close in years past so we are confident that with your assistance 2005 is the year we will go over the top!
HERE'S HOW YOU CAN HELP:
#1 Renew early. As soon as our loyal fans have re-upped, we can start concentrating on bringing new members of the community into the Rockies family. As a thank-you for your early commitment, we have some attractive incentives just for you.
#2 Refer someone to us. For every 2005 new season ticket that we sell as a result of your referral, we will credit your account $25.00. If you have already paid for your contract in full, we'll refund your "overpayment." Simply tell your relatives, friends and colleagues what great fun Rockies games are and be sure they let us know who sent them to our office so you'll get the credit that you deserve.
NOW, HERE ARE THOSE INCENTIVES WE WERE TALKING ABOUT...
OPTION #1 â RENEW YOUR CONTRACT WITH A 50% DOWN PAYMENT BY 10/15/04 (BALANCE DUE BY 5/1/05) AND RECEIVE:
$10.00 in Rockies Bucks for each ticket you renew early. These Rockies Bucks will be honored at our concession stand during the 2004 or 2005 season.
A free one-year subscription to "Wyoming Homes and Living" Magazine. (A $21.00 value.) This publication will keep you abreast of all the happenings and trends in the Cowboy State. One Family Fun Pack to a 2005 Casper Rockies game. Including 4 game tickets and other vouchers redeemable around the community. (A $90.00 value)
One autographed 2005 team baseball. Since you'll be seeing some big league stars of tomorrow on a nightly basis, you should have a memento to remember the times you spent watching these great players.
AND FINALLY AS AN EXTRA ENTICEMENT...
The first 20 season ticket holders who renew their contract for 2005 will be given the opportunity to throw out a first pitch at a Rockies home game next season. Here's your chance to take the field with Wyoming's favorite team!
BUT WAIT! IT GETS EVEN BETTER!!!
OPTION #2 â RENEW YOUR CONTRACT AND PAY IN FULL BY OUR 10/15/04 DEADLINE AND YOU'LL RECEIVE EVERYTHING LISTED IN OPTIONS #1 AS WELL AS THE FOLLOWING:
One free Bonus Book for every season ticket you've purchased. Each book comes with 10 undated coupons good for any 2005 Rockies game general admission ticket with options to upgrade. Here's the opportunity you've been looking for to share the excitement of Rockies baseball with your friends and relatives. (A $65.00 value.)
We won't cut your taxes... we'll pay them! That's right, renew and pay in full by 10/15/04 and we'll be responsible for paying the sales tax on each one of your tickets, a savings of over $10.00 per season ticket.
Free playoff tickets. If our Rockies make the playoffs in 2005, each and every home playoff game is on the house! What better way to thank our loyal fans than by treating you to your same great seats for the biggest games of the year.
All of our players are striving to play in Denver one day for the Colorado Rockies. As a Rockies supporter, you should see what all the fuss is about. Renew now with full payment and we'll provide you with one complimentary ticket to a Colorado Rockies game for each of your season tickets. Date of games is subject to availability.
Thanks again for all your support. With your help, 2005 promises to be our biggest year yet! REMEMBER.....1,000 IN '05!
P.S. THIS OFFER IS ALSO GOOD FOR NEW SEASON TICKET CONTRACTS. PLEASE TELL A FRIEND
Pioneer League Stories from September 23, 2004
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