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Ducks group tickets fly out of the office

(Central Islip, N.Y., Dec. 6, 2006) - The Long Island Ducks group ticket sales season kicked off in rousing fashion on Wednesday, December 6, as fans jammed phone lines throughout the day to place their orders. More than 60,000 tickets were purchased in just the first six hours of availability.

"Ducks fans are as anxious as we are for the season to start," noted general manager Michael Pfaff. "Our phones started ringing early this morning and didn't stop. We have the best fans in all of baseball."

Despite this morning's response, great group ticket locations and dates remain available. Fans interested in purchasing group tickets should call (631) 940-3825. There are various packages available including pre-game picnics, luxury suite rentals, party deck rentals and regular group tickets. The always-popular birthday party packages will not go on sale until January. Regular group ticket prices range from $8.50-$11.00 a ticket.

Ticket packages are a great choice for groups seeking an exciting, fun-filled evening at the ballpark. Group outings help build camaraderie among employees, classmates, teammates and family. Once again, field box seats will be available in two group sections and are available in a limited supply for $11.00 per seat.

In addition, fans wishing to become season ticket holders are encouraged to contact the ticket office at (631) 940-3825, extension 115 or 116. Ten-game Mini-Plans, a great gift at holiday time, are also currently available.

The Long Island Ducks play their home games at Citibank Park, located in Central Islip, N.Y. For further information, please visit Long Island Ducks Official Site or call the public relations department at (631) 940-3825.

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Bridgewater, NJ- The Three-Time Atlantic League Champion Somerset Patriots have announced that right-handed pitcher Kane Davis has been signed by the Philadelphia Phillies.

Davis appeared in 13 games for the Somerset Patriots during the 2006 season and had a 4.20 ERA and 20 strikeouts in 15 innings pitched.

Davis has Major League experience with the Cleveland Indians, Colorado Rockies, New York Mets, and Milwaukee Brewers.

In 2005, Davis made 15 relief appearances for the Brewers and was 1-1 with a 2.70 ERA, 11 strikeouts, and an opponent batting average of .167 against him in 16.2 innings pitched.

He has eight seasons of Triple-A experience with the Pittsburgh Pirates, Indians, Brewers, Rockies, Mets, and Chicago Cubs organizations. Davis has a minor league career 4.38 ERA and 686 strikeouts in 279 games pitched.

Davis also has Atlantic League experience, pitching for the Camden Riversharks in the 2003 and 2004 seasons. During his time with the Riversharks, Davis was 3-0 with an 0.74 ERA, and 16 strikeouts in 14 games pitched.

The Three-Time Atlantic League Champion Somerset Patriots have placed Season Tickets and Group Tickets on sale for the upcoming 2007 season, the team's Tenth Season Anniversary. For more information on how to be part of the 2007 season, call (908) 252-0700 or visit the website at somersetpatriots.com: Home.

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(Central Islip, N.Y., Dec. 11, 2006) - Long Island Ducks team officials today announced they have once again joined Keep Islip Clean in their efforts to recycle used sneakers for Nike's "Reuse-A-Shoe" program. From Tuesday, January 2 through January 31, the Citibank Park executive offices will act as a drop-off point, during normal business hours, for all used sneakers that do not contain metal.

"Our organization is proud to be able to assist in this important program," says Ducks principal owner Frank Boulton. "As the years pass, the importance of recycling grows and we hope that Ducks fans with old sneakers will be able to bring their old unwanted sneakers to the ballpark to help out this great cause."

Nike's Reuse-A-Shoe was founded in 1993, when they began collecting both post-consumer, non-metal containing athletic shoes of any brand, and Nike shoes that were returned due to a material or workmanship flaw. The footwear is then separated, ground up and recycled for use in materials that build new sports surfaces, gear, padding and shoes. Since inception, the program has donated more than 170 sports surfaces to disadvantaged communities around the world while helping the environment, as thousands of pairs of athletic materials have been diverted from landfills.

The Long Island Ducks' wide-reaching involvement in the community has been growing since the team's inception in 2000. For further information, please visit Long Island Ducks Official Site or call the public relations department at (631) 940-3825.

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LANCASTER, Pa.-Tom Herr, the manager of the Lancaster Barnstormers since the team's inaugural season in 2005, has accepted a position to manage in the Washington Nationals organization, the Barnstormers announced today. Herr's first assignment will be to manage the Nat ionals' single-A affiliate in Hagerstown, Md., next season.

The Barnstormers have simultaneously announced that, on the recommendation of Herr, popular third base coach and minor league baseball coaching veteran Frank Klebe has been named the team's second manager. Team president Jon Danos made the announcements today during a press conference at Clipper Magazine Stadium attended by Herr, Klebe and front office personnel.

Herr, a native of Lancaster who played 13 seasons in the Major Leagues and appeared in two World Series' with the St. Louis Cardinals, will take the next step in his pursuit of managing in the Major Leagues.

"It has been an honor to manage in my hometown and to be a part of delivering a championship to Lancaster," Herr said. "Since my playing days ended, I have dreamed of managing in the big leagues and, although it will be difficult to leave such a class organization and incredible personal circumstances, this is what I must do to achieve my dream."

"A big part of our job is to assist our on-field personnel in returning to the Major Leagues," Danos said. "In just two years, 10 players from our team have been purchased by Major League organizations. Now it is Tom's turn. We have always believed that Tom could achieve a high level of success as a manager."

Klebe will lead the Barnstormers as they defend their Atlantic League championship in only their third season. Klebe has been a manager or coach in the minor leagues for eight years, and he managed the Philadelphia Phillies' single-A affiliate in Batavia, N.Y. from 1998-2001, making two playoff appearances.

"It's an honor to lead the Barnstormers given the team's high standard for success and to follow in the footsteps of a baseball man who I believe will one day manage in the big leagues," Klebe said. "Defending a championship is not easy, and we have a lot of preparation work to do before spring training opens in Lakeland, Fla. My coaching staff and I will work hard to keep the title here in the Lancaster community."

Klebe joined Tom Herr's staff in Lancaster during the 2005 season.

"The club is in very good hands with Frank," Herr said. "He played a major role in our team's achievements and I expect him to carry on with the success. He deserves it."

Additionally, Danos said, "We are delighted to provide Frank with this opportunity. He is incredibly positive and hard working, knows our players well and has great leadership qualities."

The Barnstormers have begun to assemble their roster for next season and are preparing for the Atlantic League All-Star Game on July 11, which will be held at Clipper Magazine Stadium, during the league's tenth anniversary season.

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NEWARK, NJ - December 12, 2006 - The Newark Bears Professional Baseball Club announced they have named former major league infielder Wayne Krenchicki as the club's new Field Manager for the 2007 season. Krenchicki becomes the fifth manager in the history of the Bears franchise.

"Wayne Krenchicki brings knowledge of the game and a successful managerial background to the Bears," said Bears General Manager John Brandt. "We are pleased to announce his hiring and look forward to a victorious 2007 season."

Krenchicki has managed every season in the Atlantic League since it's inception in 1998, including the past six seasons with the Camden Riversharks. During his time in the Atlantic League, the former Ewing, New Jersey high school standout, has become the second winningest manager in the league history with 560 victories. He led the Riversharks to the Atlantic League's best record each season from 2002 through 2005, and was voted as the league's Manager of the Year in 2002.

While with Camden, the University of Miami graduate won 70 or more games four times and brought the Riversharks to the playoffs three times, including a trip to the finals in 2004. Krenchicki (899-881) is one win shy from his 900th as a manager, which in addition to the Atlantic League, includes stints in the Arizona, Midwest, Texas-Louisiana, and Northern Leagues.

Originally drafted by the Baltimore Orioles in the first round, seventh overall, of the 1976 draft, Krenchicki enjoyed an eight year major league career with the Orioles, Cincinnati Reds, Detroit Tigers, and Montreal Expos. He appeared in 90 games or more five times including a career high 110 in 1983. A career .266 hitter, Krenchicki had 283 hits with 44 doubles, five triples, 15 home runs, and 124 RBI.

While with the University of Miami, Krenchicki led the Hurricanes in 1975 with a .355 batting average, 32 stolen bases, and 47 RBI. He is currently tied for eighth place in the all-time Hurricanes record book with 11 triples. Krenchicki was elected to the University of Miami Sports Hall of Fame in 1989.

"I am very excited about the opportunity to manage the Newark Bears," said Krenchicki. "I look forward to the challenge of taking a group of guys and guide them to work together as a team and bring a winning tradition back to Newark. Also, being from New Jersey, it's always exciting to coach in front of my friends and family."

The Newark Bears will begin their ninth season at Bears & Eagles Riverfront Stadium on Tuesday, May 8 against the Bridgeport Bluefish. Fans attending all home games may park in the spacious parking garage located over the wall in right field. For more information and up-to-date news on the Bears, log on to the team's official website Newark Bears or call 1-866-55-4BEAR.

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The York Revolution is getting in the holiday spirit and has several great gift ideas which are a convenient and affordable addition to the holiday shopping lists of baseball fans everywhere. Fans are encouraged to place orders prior to the end of this week to guarantee delivery in time for Christmas morning.

The Revolution Holiday Gift Pack is only $35 and consists of a $20 gift certificate, along with a Revolution inaugural season holiday ornament, pennant, mini-bat and bumper sticker. The gift pack comes in a frosty colored bag featuring the Revolution logo, and red tissue paper.

The Rookie Revs Kids' Club, presented by Sovereign Bank, is ideal for the young Revolution fan and makes for a perfect stocking stuffer. This exclusive, kids-only club includes a 2007 limited-edition Rookie Revs T-shirt, wristband, pencil, tattoo and membership card - all contained in a cool souvenir "piggy" bank. The Kids' Club package is only $16, with a portion of the proceeds going to the York City Little League and York YMCA.

Official team apparel - including hats, T-shirts, sweatshirts and logo baseballs - is now available as well. Fans can show their support for York's new hometown team with some great merchandise, all featuring the recently-unveiled team logo.

And for fans who can't decide among these great gift options, Revolution Gift Certificates can be purchased in various increments. Gift certificates can be used towards merchandise, ticket packages or individual game tickets when they go on sale next spring

All items can be purchased via the Revolution website at York Revolution - York, PA Baseball, by calling 717-801-HITS or by stopping by the team offices at 160 Roosevelt Ave (Suite 201) in York during normal business hours.

The Revolution also has a merchandise booth at the Central Market House on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Season tickets and mini-plans are still available for the 2007 inaugural season, scheduled to begin in York at Sovereign Bank Stadium on May 15, 2007.