Vipers Swap Lefty for Righty
July 5, 2010 - Golden Baseball League (GBL)
Calgary Vipers News Release
The Calgary Vipers have acquired infielder Shane Cronin in a trade from the Victoria Seals of the Golden Baseball for infielder Matt Edgecombe. The right-handed hitter played in 32 games for the Seals this season and hit four home runs. This is the 220 pounder's tenth professional season and third straight in the G.B.L. after two years in the New York Yankees organization where he progressed to "AA". The Seattle, Washington is in his fifth season of Independent ball to go along with five years in affiliated baseball.
Going on sale today the Calgary Vipers introduce 2nd Half Season Tickets. Starting on July 15th the Vipers will play 27 games in Calgary at Foothills Stadium with the last contest being played on August 29th. The 2nd Half home schedule comprises of seven series against seven different teams including the Chico Outlaws, Edmonton Capitals, St. George RoadRunners, Tijuana Big Horn Sheep, Tucson Toros, Victoria Seals, and Yuma Scorpions. With the Vipers unsuccessful in winning the first half of the G.B.L. season the second half has become crucial in order to secure a 2010 postseason appearance. Packages are $360 for lower bowl seats, $240 for upper bowl seats and both include five complimentary playoff tickets.
The Vipers embark on a seven day road trip which will see them play six games starting in Orange County on Tuesday July 6th, Wednesday July 7th, and Thursday July 8th all at 8:05 PM MDT against the Flyers. Calgary concludes the road swing on Friday July 9th at 7:05 PM MDT and a double-header Saturday July 10th at 4:05 PM MDT against the St. George RoadRunners.
The Calgary Vipers will be hosting 2 to 1 Clinics for Ages 8-14 on Monday July 12th, Tuesday July 13th, and Wednesday July 14th from 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM MDT. Each participant will be paired up with another child and one of the Vipers players for two hours of individual instruction and a live one hour game. For more information please visit www.absolutebaseballacademy.com.
The Vipers return home to Calgary and Foothills Stadium on Thursday July 15th at 7:05 PM MDT to host the Tijuana Big Horn Sheep.
Tickets are currently on sale at the Vipers' office (2255 Crowchild Trail NW), you can also call 403-277-2255, or visit the Calgary Vipers' website: www.calgaryvipers.com.
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Golden Baseball League Stories from July 5, 2010
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