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  • Friday, May 23, 2008

    The Say Something Nice About Roger Clemens Contest

    May 23, 2008 6:34 PM
    By TheUmpire

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    The winner of the “Say Something Nice About Roger Clemens” Contest is Jeff Sullivan.

    Jeff wins a Numb DVD for his entry:

    if one person says – abc – and no other person says – abc -then – abc – must be bull shit!!! .thank god for the roger clemens foundation becaus it is about the kids and all that he still does for them !!!!!! give them hell roger .




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    Tuesday, May 13, 2008

    Pink Thinking Caps

    May 13, 2008 6:01 AM
    By TheUmpire

    Clinton LumberKingsA week-long auction started on Monday, May 12 for the pink baseball caps worn by the Clinton LumberKings in their 12-4 Mother’s Day win against Peoria.

    Eighteen caps are up for bids on eBay (search for “LumberKings,” “pink,” and “autographed”).  All proceeds benefit the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Awareness Foundation.

    Already receiving bids is the cap worn by Rangers’ first-round pick (and game-winning pitcher) Blake Beavan.




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    Saturday, May 3, 2008

    Greenjackets Go Psychedelic

    May 3, 2008 12:46 AM
    By TheUmpire

    greenjackets_70s_night The South Atlantic League Augusta Greenjackets turn back the clock this evening with their “70′s Night and Ross Grimsley Bobblehead Night.”  One dollar Pabst Blue Ribbon beer, a pre-game show by Electric Voodoo, and on-field Twister are only a few of the specials.

    The first 1000 fans through the turnstyles tonight will receive a Ross Grimsley bobblehead doll.  An All-Star pitcher (and only 20-game winner in franchise history) for the Montreal Expos in 1978, Grimsley is currently the pitching coach for the Greenjackets.

    The Class A San Francisco Giants affiliate Greenjackets open an eight-game homestand this weekend starting with the Rome Braves.




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    Friday, May 2, 2008

    Chiefs Bring Minors To Wrigley Field

    May 2, 2008 12:08 AM
    By TheUmpire

    Chiefs Play At Wrigley In what is thought to be the first minor league contest ever held at Wrigley Field, the Class A Midwest League Peoria Chiefs will host the Kane County Cougars on Tuesday, July 29th.

    Peoria, a Chicago Cubs affiliate, is managed by former Cub and 2005 Baseball Hall of Fame inductee Ryne Sandberg.  This will be the first time in the Chiefs history that the team has played in a major league baseball stadium.  Wrigley Field opened in 1914.

    Tickets are available online starting today at www.cubs.com.




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