Single-game tickets on-sale Monday, Dillas sign veteran backstop
May 7, 2010 - United League Baseball (ULB)
Amarillo Dillas News Release
AMARILLO, TX- The Amarillo Dillas Baseball Club announced this morning that single-game tickets will officially be available for purchase beginning Monday, May 10 at 9am. In addition, the club also announced the signing of veteran catcher Matt Ceriani who will fill the depth chart vacancy that was created by the recent retirement of Justin Wenger.
The Dillas open their 48-home game schedule on Saturday, May 29 when the San Angelo Colts visit for a four-game series which culminates a six-game series that opens the United League season on May 27. Single-game tickets will officially go on-sale the morning of May 10. At which time fans can purchase tickets for any home game including the annual big events such as Opening Day United League Championship Celebration, 4th of July Military Salute, The Famous San Diego Chicken, and Fan Appreciation Night.
Opening Day 2010 will include a grand-style of recognition for the defending league champions; July 4th includes a spectacular fireworks show along with a special National Anthem performance and post-game concert by Christian Contemporary Music Artists "Shiloh". Wednesday, July 28 the most popular bird in baseball history will fly into Amarillo for his annual appearance, which is sure to be another great performance by the Hall of Famer, when "The Famous San Diego Chicken" presented by Amarillo National Bank, takes the field. Fan Appreciation Night will be loaded with giveaways of prizes, gifts, season tickets, and more when the Dillas thank the hundreds of thousands of loyal fans who will visit the Amarillo National Bank this year.
In addition to the traditional events there will be more great highlights to the season for fans including just a few:
* People's Federal Credit Union Dilla Dude Bank Giveaway - Friday, June 18th
* People's Federal Credit Union Cash Grab - Saturday, June 19th
* Liquid Siding of Amarillo Logo Baseball Giveaway - Saturday, July 3rd
* Bank of America Dillas Cap Giveaway - Friday, July 16th
* Amarillo Ice Company Youth Mesh Button Down Replica Jersey Giveaway - Friday, July 23rd
* State Farm Insurance Tote Bag Giveaway - Friday, August 13th
A complete 2010 Season and Weekly Promotional Schedule can be viewed by visiting www.myamarillodillas.com.
In unrelated news, the Amarillo Dillas announced today they have signed veteran catcher Matt Ceriani to the roster to fill the vacancy left behind by former mainstay Justin Wenger. A native of Vallejo, California, the 6'2 200- pound catcher originally signed out of the University of Mississippi as an undrafted free agent by the Milwaukee Brewers in 1998. Ceriani spent four seasons playing in the Brewers minor league system splitting time between Helena, Mudville, Huntsville, Beloit, and High Desert of the Pioneer League, California League, Southern League, and Midwest League respectively.
The 11-year veteran spent last year playing in the Golden Baseball League for the Edmonton Capitals, where he recorded some of his best career offensive numbers appearing in 62 games with a .312 batting average to go along with 12 doubles and 4 homeruns while driving in 37 runs, in 202 official at-bats.
Ceriani brings a new dimension behind plate to the defending United League Champions, as they haven't had a catcher of his experience in several years which will be a great fit for a young pitching staff, according to manager Brady Bogart. "As a manager you hate to lose such a great competitor like Justin (Wenger) but we appreciate and understand his decision", Bogart said. "We have a very young pitching staff this year and having a guy like Matt (Ceriani) back there to work day in and day out with them is going to be outstanding not only for them, but for our coaching staff, there's something to be said for veteran experience".
Time will tell exactly how this new found experience of leadership pays off and that will start to unfold very soon when the Dillas report for training camp on Thursday, May 20 and the first official workouts begin the morning of Friday, May 21.
ULB Opening Day 2010 is Thursday, May 27 when the Dillas travel to San Angelo for a two-game series against the Colts. The reigning United League Champions will open their home schedule Saturday, May 29, when the Colts follow the Dillas back to Amarillo to play a four-game series. Season tickets are still available and single-game tickets officially go on-sale Monday, May 10th.
For more information about season and individual game tickets, game times, promotions, marketing opportunities, full game schedule, and everything else Dillas, visit the "Official Website of the Amarillo Dillas" by logging onto www.myamarillodillas.com.
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