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"The Scoop" -World Series Promos

February 26, 2009 - Eastern League (EL1)
Reading Fightin Phils News Release


Eight R-Phils games feature a promotional tie to the World Series The Reading Phillies 2009 promotional schedule, which was revealed last week, features eight games with events and/or giveaways that will celebrate the 2008 World Series championship of their long-time affiliate.

Degler leaves R-Phils radio booth Long-time Reading Phillies radio broadcaster Steve Degler will leave the booth to join Service Electric Cable TV2 Sports television broadcasts for both the Double-A R-Phils and the Triple-A Lehigh Valley IronPigs.

Important date only days away On Monday, March 2, the R-Phils ticket office at FirstEnergy Stadium opens. Tickets are currently available online only. Check out our handy reference of all the important dates for on and off the field happenings from now until Opening Day. Check out all of the important pre-season dates

"The Scoop" Exclusive - World Baseball Classic Fans won't find which former R-Phils are participating in the 2nd World Baseball Classic anywhere on r-phils.com but here it is: Australia: IF Brad Harman (2008); Dominican Republic: coach Ramon Henderson; Italy: IF Mike Costanzo (2007), IF Nick Punto (2000); Panama: P Bruce Chen (2001), C Carlos Ruiz (2003-04), IF Angel Chavez (2006); Puerto Rico: coach Carlos Arroyo; USA: coach Mike Schmidt, SS Jimmy Rollins (2000); Venezuela: P Francisco Butto (2005), P Carlos Silva (2001): P Drew Naylor and C Joel Naughton are also playing for the Australian team. They're Phillies Minor Leaguers who have yet to reach Reading. The tournament begins on ... check the important dates above :)

RTV Guide There are six videos on RTV and there's a very good chance you haven't seen any of them. The King is back with the 3rd episode of his "Talking Baseball Series: ... Hear from Steve Degler on his decision to leave the radio booth after 17 seasons ... The popular Celebrate Your Faith discussions return in late April ... Schools are invited to take part in the 200 Honor Roll program ... Find out what's new with the Mascot Band for 2009 ... Can't wait for Opening Day? A highlight, courtesy of Javon Moran, will help to satisfy your hunger.

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