Yankee #2 Prospect Joins Thunder, Mets Come To Town Next Friday
June 5, 2009 - Eastern League (EL1)
Trenton Thunder News Release
Thunder Return To Face The Mets Next Friday
As the weather has heated up, so have the Thunder! The team finished up a great homestand yesterday morning - they won seven out of eight games and moved to six games over .500 (29-23) for the first time all season. They also vaulted into sole posession of first place in the Northern Division for the first time in 2009.
When the club returns from the road next Friday, the Binghamton Mets, (New York Mets) will be in Trenton for four games in three days.
In addition to great baseball from your first place Thunder, top prospects (see the story about Jesus Montero below) and a big community outreach opportunity (see blood drive story below) we've got great giveaways and promotions planned for each game of the seven game homestand. Check out the "This Homestand At A Glance" segment to the right for all the fun stuff going on next week.
Have a great weekend - see you at the ballpark next week!
So This Jesus Guy Must Be Pretty Good The Yankees' number 2 rated prospect (according to Baseball America), Jesus Montero, joined the Thunder on Wednesday after ripping up the Class A Florida State League this season.
The 19-year-old catcher comes to Trenton with a lot of fanfare... just look at what New York Yankee Beat Writer Peter Abrahams had to say, "Do yourself a favor and get over to Waterfront Park to see the Thunder. In a few years, you'll be able to say that you saw Montero before everybody knew who he was. Because everybody is going to know who this guy is eventually."
Here's more coverage on Montero's Thunder debut from Thunder Thoughts Blogger Mike Ashmore:
Game 51: Pre-Game Notes (Montero's Here, Is Playing)
Game 51: Bowie @ Trenton
Jesus Montero's First Double-A At-Bat
Jesus Montero's First Double-A Hit, RBI
Game 51: Post-Game Notes
Jesus, Jesus, Jesus Is On Fire...
AUDIO: Jesus Montero Talks Post-Game
Cast Your All-Star Ballot Today
The Eastern League is once again giving fans a voice in choosing the stars who will play in the summer's biggest game - the 2009 EL All-Star Game. Fans have the chance to vote for players from each club in the league they would like to see play in the 2009 Eastern League All-Star Game in Trenton, New Jersey on Wednesday, July 15th. The results from the fan balloting will be used to select one position player and one pitcher from each Eastern League club for their respective All-Star rosters.
Kids Eat Free - A "Grand Slam Deal" The Thunder's Kids Eat Free promotion has received a great deal of media attention since it was announced back in February... and the buzz continues. Check out the July issue of Family Circle magazine where Family Time section writer Celia Shatzman names the Thunder a "Grand Slam Deal".
Pick Up Your All-Star Game Tickets / ASG Merchandise Available Online
The 2009 Eastern League All-Star game is well within sight - next month's big event will be here before you know it.
If you've already ordered your tickets and chose to leave them at Will Call, they are now available to be picked up at the Thunder Ticket Office.
The Thunder Company Store at the ballpark and online is now stocked with All-Star Game apparel. Get it early and wear it to the game! SHOP
TICKET & MERCHANDISE COMBO PACKS
Give Blood June 13 And You Could Win Big! The Community Blood Council "Blood Mobile" will be stationed at Waterfront Park on June 13 from 2:00 PM until 7:00 PM. One lucky donor from will win a "Summer Entertainment Prize Pack" that includes Thunder tickets, passes to area amusement parks and restaurant gift cards totaling $1,200 in value. MORE
Noah Hall Back In Thunder Pinstripes TRENTON - Veteran Noah Hall looked around the Thunder clubhouse after Tuesday's 2-0 win over the Bowie Baysox and smiled.
"This is cool, really cool,'' the soon-to-be-32-year-old said. "I'm glad to be back here, as long as they want me.''
Hall, who was signed by the Yankees May 23 after starting the season with the independent Atlantic League Somerset Patriots, knows just where he stands. A player with skills who can provide a veteran presence, he is hitting .242 (8-for-33) in nine games with the surging Thunder (27-23 entering play Wednesday night). MORE
Plan Ahead For Dad - Father's Day Picnic Available Now The team is on the road on Father's Day this season, but that's not going to stop us from rolling out the red carpet for fathers.
You and your family can spend Sunday, June 14 (the Sunday before Father's Day) together with a special picnic buffet in the New Picnic Area. The Thunder take on the Binghamton Mets that afternoon and to top off a great day with the family, Dad and the kids can go on the field following the game for an exclusive "father - child" catch! This opportunity is only available for those who are part of the Father's Day special picnic.
In addition, one lucky father and his child who are part of the picnic will be chosen to join Thunder Manager Tony Franklin on the field to deliver the Lineup Card to the umpire before the game.
To create memories your Dad will always cherish, please contact Kelly Handy at 609-394-3300 x190. Tickets are $27 for adults and $22 for children. The Buffet begins at 12:35 and ends at 2:05. Game time is 1:05 PM.
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Eastern League Stories from June 5, 2009
- Sarbaugh Gets 400th Win in 12-5 Triumph - Akron RubberDucks
- Bats Stay Quiet, Baysox Drop Third Straight - Bowie Baysox
- Holt Dazzles in Debut, Bullpen Falters in 7-4 Loss - Binghamton Rumble Ponies
- Trenton Holds Off Portland - Trenton Thunder
- Defenders Win 7-4 - Connecticut Defenders
- Sea Dogs Score Three in the 9th But Lose 5-3 to Trenton - Portland Sea Dogs
- Senators Win 3-2 - Harrisburg Senators
- Boone Pitches Career-High Eight Innings in 3-2 Setback - New Hampshire Fisher Cats
- Curve Collapse Again - Altoona Curve
- Fisher Cats Foundation Presents $30,000 in Scholarships - New Hampshire Fisher Cats
- Aerodynamics - Akron RubberDucks
- Yankee #2 Prospect Joins Thunder, Mets Come To Town Next Friday - Trenton Thunder
- Baysox Welcome First Japanese Player - Bowie Baysox
- Aaron Bates Named Eastern League Player of the Month - Portland Sea Dogs
- Aaron Bates of the Portland Sea Dogs named Eastern League Player of the Month - EL1
- Eastern League All-Star Voting - Portland Sea Dogs
- Tanaka to Join Roster - Bowie Baysox
- Eastern League All-Star Voting Now Underway - Altoona Curve
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