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Phillies Name Williamsport Coaching Staff

The Philadelphia Phillies have named Greg Legg as the manager for the 2007 Williamsport Crosscutters.

Legg, who resides in Peckville, PA, has been in the Phils organization since being drafted by the club in 1982. He played briefly for the Phillies in 1986 and 1987 appearing in a total of 14 games and boasting a career average in the majors of .405 (9-for-22).

He began is coaching career with Clearwater (A) in 1994 and has managed since 1997 including two years in the NY-P League with the Batavia MuckDogs (1997 & 1999). He spent the previous two seasons as manager of the Clearwater Threshers (A).

Joining Legg on the coaching staff will be Hitting Coach Ken Dominguez and Pitching Coach Bill Bliss. Dominguez will begin his third season with the Phillies organization. Dominguez has coached or managed at the amateur or minor league level every year since 1977. Bliss pitched professionally for seven season in the Cubs (1991-94) and Rockies (1995-1997) organizations. He served as the Batavia (Short-A) pitching coach in 2006.

The Phillies minor league managerial and coaching assignments for 2007 are listed below:

- Ottawa (Triple-A): John Russell (Manager), Sal Rende (Hitting Coach), Rod Nichols (Pitching Coach)

- Reading (Double-A): P.J. Forbes (Manager), Greg Gross (Hitting Coach), Tom Filer (Pitching Coach)

- Clearwater (Class A): Dave Huppert (Manager), Brad Komminsk (Hitting Coach, Steve Shrenk (Pitching Coach)

- Lakewood (Class A): Steve Roadcap (Manager), Kevin Jordan (Hitting Coach), Joe Alvarez (Coach), Ed Hodge (Pitching Coach)

- Williamsport (Short-Season A): Greg Legg (Manager), Ken Dominguez (Hitting Coach), Bill Bliss (Pitching Coach)

- Gulf-Coast (Rookie): Roly deArmas (Manager), Luis Melendez (Hitting Coach), Carlos Arroyo (Pitching Coach)

The new coaching staff will make their debut on June 19th, when the Cutters host SawBuck Series rivals, the State College Spikes. Season tickets, bonus books and group packages are currently available for the 2007 season and can be purchased by calling the Cutters at (570) 326-3389. For more information, visit Williamsport Crosscutters.

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While supplies last, when you spend $75 or more at the Cyclones' team store, you'll get a FREE Nike cap!

The red cap features the Cyclones' "BC" logo in blue, white, and gold, and has an adjustable back for one-size-fits-all comfort and flexibility.

This offer is good both in person and online.

The Cyclones City team store at KeySpan Park is open Tuesday through Sunday from 10am to 5pm.

The online team store, of course, is always open -- to start shopping online, just go to Brooklyn Cyclones.

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BURLINGTON, VT --- The Vermont Lake Monsters are now accepting nominees for the 2007 Lake Monsters/TD Banknorth Sports Community Hall of Fame inductees, who will be recognized at the "Hot Stove" Banquet & Auction on Saturday, January 20th at the Wyndham Hotel.

Nominees can be submitted by filling out a nomination form at the Lake Monsters front office at the Champlain Mill in Winooski, by mail (Vermont Lake Monsters, Suite 4, Champlain Mill, Winooski, Vermont 05404) or on-line at the Lake Monsters team website at Vermont Lake Monsters.

The criteria for induction into the Sports Community Hall of Fame is at least 10 years of experience in the Vermont sports community, shared knowledge and love of sports, along with being a positive role model in the community.

Tickets are currently on sale for the Ninth Annual "Hot Stove" Banquet & Auction at the Lake Monsters front office in the Champlain Mill, by phone at (802) 655-4200 or on-line at Vermont Lake Monsters.

The Banquet & Auction will benefit Linking Learning to Life, a non-profit organization working to improve educational and employment opportunities for students K-12.

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State College- The State College Spikes will be hosting an Open House at Medlar Field at Lubrano Park to benefit local charities during the Holiday Season.

Fans will have the opportunity to go behind the scenes at Medlar Field at Lubrano Park and participate in other great ballpark activities Thursday, December 14th, from 5pm to 8pm.

Admission to the Dec. 14 event is FREE with one new and unwrapped toy per person, to benefit the Salvation Army.

Fans attending the Open House event will be able to take guided tours of Medlar Field at Lubrano Park and see areas of the ballpark not normally accessible to fans, such as the Home and Visiting Clubhouses, Indoor Batting Cages, Press Box and Luxury Suites.

Other events and activities taking place for the first Medlar Field at Lubrano Park Open House include:

- Free swings in the indoor batting cages

- Complimentary coffee, hot chocolate and other refreshments

- Holiday pictures with Ike the Spike and other special guests

- Door Prizes

- 10% off all merchandise at the Off the Rack Outfitters

In addition, fans will be able to ask questions to all Spikes front office staff members as well as purchase season tickets, mini-plan packages, flex books and other ticket packages for the 2007 season, which begins in June.

Fans attending the Open House events can park for free in the VIP Lot adjacent to Medlar Field at Lubrano Park and will be able to enter through the Front Office Gate on Porter Road.

For more information, call the Spikes at (814) 272-1711 or toll-free at (877) 99-SPIKES.

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NILES, OH - The Mahoning Valley Scrappers today released the schedule for the 2007 season. The Scrappers will open the 2007 season Tuesday, June 19 against the Jamestown Jammers. The home opener at Eastwood Field is on Friday, June 22 against the Batavia Muckdogs. Friday's opener includes a fireworks show presented by Time Warner Cable.

The Scrappers, Class A Affiliate of the Cleveland Indians play a 76 game schedule in the New York Penn League, including 38 home games at Eastwood Field. Just recently the Scrappers renewed the Player Development Contract (PDC) with the Cleveland Indians for a period of two years keeping the Scrappers affiliated with the Indians through the 2008 season. The Scrappers have been affiliated with the Indians since the inaugural season in 1999.

The 2006 season ended with nine former Scrappers on the active Cleveland Indians roster that have played with Mahoning Valley: C.C. Sabathia, Victor Martinez, Ryan Garko, Kevin Kouzmanoff, Joe Inglett, Juan Lara, Brian Slocum, Hector Luna, and Fausto Carmona. The Scrappers finished the 2006 season with a record of 40-36, three games behind the Doubledays in second place in the Pinckney Division. It was the sixth time in eight seasons the Scrappers finished the season with a record over .500.

For further information, contact team offices at 330-505-0000.

DAY DATE OPPONENT (HOME GAMES IN ALL CAPS)
Tue June 19 Jamestown
Wed June 20 Jamestown
Thu June 21 Jamestown
Fri June 22 BATAVIA
Sat June 23 BATAVIA
Sun June 24 BATAVIA
Mon June 25 AUBURN
Tue June 26 AUBURN
Wed June 27 AUBURN
Thu June 28 Batavia
Fri June 29 Batavia
Sat June 30 Batavia
Sun July 1 Auburn
Mon July 2 Auburn
Tue July 3 Auburn
Wed July 4 JAMESTOWN
Thu July 5 JAMESTOWN
Fri July 6 JAMESTOWN
Sat July 7 LOWELL
Sun July 8 LOWELL
Mon July 9 LOWELL
Tue July 10 OFF DAY
Wed July 11 Vermont
Thu July 12 Vermont
Fri July 13 Vermont
Sat July 14 Tri-City
Sun July 15 Tri-City
Mon July 16 Tri-City
Tue July 17 STATEN ISLAND
Wed July 18 STATEN ISLAND
Thu July 19 STATEN ISLAND
Fri July 20 ONEONTA
Sat July 21 ONEONTA
Sun July 22 ONEONTA
Mon July 23 OFF DAY
Tue July 24 Hudson Valley
Wed July 25 Hudson Valley
Thu July 26 Hudson Valley
Fri July 27 Williamsport
Sat July 28 Williamsport
Sun July 29 Williamsport
Mon July 30 STATE COLLEGE
Tue July 31 STATE COLLEGE
Wed Aug 1 STATE COLLEGE
Thu Aug 2 WILLIAMSPORT
Fri Aug 3 WILLIAMSPORT
Sat Aug 4 WILLIAMSPORT
Sun Aug 5 State College
Mon Aug 6 State College
Tue Aug 7 BROOKLYN
Wed Aug 8 BROOKLYN
Thu Aug 9 BROOKLYN
Fri Aug 10 Aberdeen
Sat Aug 11 Aberdeen
Sun Aug 12 Aberdeen
Mon Aug 13 All Star Break
Tue Aug 14 All Star Break
Wed Aug 15 All Star Break
Thu Aug 16 Jamestown
Fri Aug 17 Jamestown
Sat Aug 18 Jamestown
Sun Aug 19 Batavia
Mon Aug 20 Batavia
Tue Aug 21 AUBURN
Wed Aug 22 AUBURN
Thu Aug 23 BATAVIA
Fri Aug 24 BATAVIA
Sat Aug 25 JAMESTOWN
Sun Aug 26 JAMESTOWN
Mon Aug 27 JAMESTOWN
Tue Aug 28 Auburn
Wed Aug 29 Auburn
Thu Aug 30 Williamsport
Fri Aug 31 Williamsport
Sat Sep 1 STATE COLLEGE
Sun Sep 2 STATE COLLEGE
Mon Sep 3 WILLIAMSPORT
Tue Sep 4 WILLIAMSPORT
Wed Sep 5 Auburn
Thu Sep 6 Auburn
Fri Sep 7 Auburn

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On Saturday, December 16th, from 10am to 12pm, the Cyclones are inviting fans to donate canned goods and non-perishables for the needy this holiday season. The Cyclones have teamed with the Knights of Columbus for a food drive, with donations being given directly to Reaching Out Community Services.

Since 1992 Reaching Out Community Services Inc. has been a nonprofit, volunteer organization dedicated to the distribution of food and other basic items to needy families and the homeless in the Brooklyn area. Through the support and generous sponsorship from caring individuals, they are able to provide vital services to the less fortunate people in the borough of Brooklyn.

To make a donation, just bring any canned goods or non-perishables to KeySpan Park on Saturday, December 12th, from 10am to 12pm, and come to the entrance for the Administrative Offices (just to the right of the Team Store on Surf Avenue).

The first 250 fans to make a donation of five items or more will also receive a free Cyclones hat, in appreciation of their generosity.

Help the Cyclones and the Knights of Columbus Reach Out to Brooklyn this holiday season!

FREE NIKE CAP: While supplies last, when you spend $75 or more at the Cyclones' team store, you'll get a FREE Nike cap! The red cap features the Cyclones' "BC" logo in blue, white, and gold, and has an adjustable back for one-size-fits-all comfort and flexibility.

This offer is good both in person and online.

The Cyclones City team store at KeySpan Park is open Tuesday through Sunday from 10am to 5pm.

SEASON TICKET RENEWALS: Cyclones Season Ticket Holders should have received a recent mailing outlining the new benefits in 2007, and the online renewal process. If you have not received your mailing, please call us at 718-449-8497.

As a Season Ticket Holder, you are at the heart of our team's success, and in 2007, we have planned the largest and most exciting list of benefits ever to thank you for your ongoing support. In addition to exclusive giveaways and discounts, this coming summer you'll get free parking on select nights, an invitation to take batting practice on the field at KeySpan Park, get to take a "team picture" with the '07 Cyclones, and much more. You'll have more access to the team, save more money, and get more extras than ever before.

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TROY, NY - The Tri-City ValleyCats have officially announced their 2007 regular season schedule. The 'Cats will open their 6th season of New York-Penn League baseball on the road for a three-game set with the Vermont Lake Monsters June 19-22. The ValleyCats will then return to Joe Bruno Stadium on Saturday, June 23rd for their home-opener against the Oneonta Tigers at 7:00pm.

The defending Stedler Division champs have a very attractive home schedule in '07. The 38-game home slate consists of 13 total Friday and Saturday games, a home game on the 4th of July and featured matchups against the Mets affiliate Brooklyn Cyclones (July 11-13) and Staten Island Yankees (July 27-29).

Now there can't be Minor League Baseball without the promotions so here is a preview of what fans can expect at "The Joe" in '07. There will be 11 fireworks nights (including July 4, 5 and 6 for an Independence Week celebration), Christmas in July, Hawaiian Night, Insignificant Events Night 2.8, Superheroes Night and the introductions of Pappy Southpaw and Zoggy!

Game times will remain at 7:00pm Monday through Saturday and due to fan input, Sunday games will now begin at 5:00pm. There will be one 12:00pm start for a Camp Day on July 16th.

Individual ticket prices for the 2007 season will be $10 for Premium Box, $8 for Reserved Box and $6 for Grandstand/Berm seating. Fans who purchase their tickets at least one day in advance or on Tri-City ValleyCats: Home will receive a discounted price.

Season tickets, flex plans and mini plans are available now and may be purchased by calling the ValleyCats at (518) 629-CATS. For a complete list of the ValleyCats schedule and promotions log on to Tri-City ValleyCats: Home.

ValleyCats 2007 Schedule:

JUNE

June 19-21 @ Vermont

June 22 @ Oneonta

June 23 vs. Oneonta

June 24 @Oneonta

June 25-27 vs. Lowell

June 28 vs. Oneonta

June 29 @ Oneonta

June 30 vs. Oneonta

JULY

July 1-3 @ Lowell

July 4-6 vs. Vermont

July 7-9 @ Williamsport

July 10 - OFF

July 11-13 vs. Brooklyn

July 14-16 vs. Mahoning Valley

July 17-19 @ Batavia

July 20-22 @ Brooklyn

July 23 - OFF

July 24-26 vs. Auburn

July 27-29 vs. Staten Island

July 30-31 @ Auburn

AUGUST

August 1 @ Auburn

August 2-4 vs. Hudson Valley

August 5-6 @ Vermont

August 7-9 @ Jamestown

August 10-12 vs. State College

August 13-15 - All Star Break

August 16 vs. Oneonta

August 17 @ Oneonta

August 18 vs. Oneonta

August 19 @ Oneonta

August 20-21 vs. Lowell

August 22-24 @ Hudson Valley

August 25-27 vs. Aberdeen

August 28-29 vs. Vermont

August 30-31 @ Lowell

SEPTEMBER

September 1 @ Oneonta

September 2 vs. Oneonta

September 3 @ Oneonta

September 4 vs. Oneonta

September 5-7 @ Staten Island

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The State College Spikes will be hosting a Winter Open House at Medlar Field at Lubrano Park to benefit the Salvation Army.

Fans will have the opportunity to go behind the scenes at Medlar Field and participate in other great ballpark activities on Thursday, Decemeber 14th, from 5 PM to 8PM.

Admission to the event is FREE with one new and unwrapped toy per person, to benefit the Salvation Army.

Fans attending the Open House will be able to take guided tours of Medlar Field at Lubrano Park and see areas of the ballpark not normally accessible to fans, such as the Home and Visiting Clubhouses, Indoor Batting Cages, Press Box and Luxury Suites.

Other events and activities taking place for the first Medlar Field at Lubrano Park Open House include:

Holiday crafts for kids and a coloring contest, where the winner's picture will be displayed by the Spikes

Free swings in the same indoor batting cages that the Spikes use

Complimentary coffee, hot chocolate and other refreshments

Holiday pictures with Ike the Spike and Santa

Door Prizes

10% off all merchandise at the Off the Rack Outfitters

In addition, fans will be able to ask questions to all Spikes front office staff members as well as purchase season tickets, mini-plan packages, flex books and other ticket packages for the 2007 season, which begins in June.

Fans attending the Open House events can park for free in the VIP Lot adjacent to Medlar Field at Lubrano Park and will be able to enter through the main gates facing Porter Road.

For more information, call the Spikes at (814) 272-1711 or toll-free at (877) 99-SPIKES.

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14-year Major League outfielder Darnell Coles has been named manager of the 2007 Vermont Lake Monsters by the Washington Nationals, who today announced the coaching staff assignments for their Minor League affiliates.

Coles becomes the 10th manager in Vermont's 14-year history in the New York-Penn League after spending the 2006 season as one of three roving hitting instructors in the Nationals system, which included a couple of trips to Vermont this past season. Before that, the 44-year-old spent three seasons as coach of Countryside (FL) High School.

During his Major League career he played with eight different teams between 1983 and 1997, including the 1993 World Champion Toronto Blue Jays. Although he hit just 75 home runs in 957 career games, Coles is one of just eight players in Major League history to hit three home runs in a game in both the American and National Leagues.

The Nationals also announced today that Tony Tarasco will return to the Lake Monsters as a coach for the second straight year. The 2007 Vermont pitching coach and trainer will be announced at a future date.

2006 Vermont manager Jose Alguacil is now the roving infield instructor for the San Francisco Giants, while 2006 pitching coach Mark Grater is now the Rehab Pitching Coordinator for the Nationals. 2005 Lake Monsters skipper Bobby Williams will be a coach for the Triple-A Columbus Clippers.

Other coaches in the organization with ties to Vermont include former player/coach Troy Gingrich, who will coach at Single-A Potomac and former player Jason Camilli, who will coach with the Gulf Coast League Nationals. In addition, former Vermont Reds infielder and all-time Major League pinch-hit leader Lenny Harris is the roving infield coordinator for Washington.

The 2007 Lake Monsters season will open on Tuesday, June 19th when Vermont hosts the Tri-City ValleyCats at historic Centennial Field.

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Dick Allen to Headline Cutters Hot Stove Dinner
12/12/06 - New York-Penn League (NYPL) Williamsport Crosscutters

Williamsport Crosscutters
Former National League Rookie of the Year and Al MVP Dick Allen will be the featured guest for the 2007 Williamsport Crosscutters Hot Stove Dinner & Auction, which will be held on Tuesday night, January 9th, at the Genetti Hotel in Williamsport.

All proceeds from the event will benefit the Lycoming County United Way & the Lycoming County Housing Authorities Baseball Initiative, which has helped renovate the Maynard Street Little League Field while giving deserving and under-served children of the area the opportunity to play organized baseball.

Allen played for 15 seasons in the major leagues from 1963-1977 and is best known locally for being a member of the 1962 Williamsport Grays. That season, he led the team in average (.329) home runs (20) and RBI's (119). He was named the National League Rookie-of-the-Year in 1964 with the Phillies and the American League MVP in 1972 with the Chicago White Sox. He finished his major league career with 351 home runs, 1,119 RBI's and a .292 batting average.

Other dignitaries scheduled to attend include; Philadelphia Phillies General Manager Pat Gillick, Cutters Manager Greg Legg, and the Phillie Phanatic. Numerous other special guests are scheduled to be announced in the future.

The evening, co-sponsored by KISS-FM, will consist of dinner, a sports memorabilia live and silent auction plus an entertainment portion, featuring interviews and question and answer segments with Allen, Gillick, Legg and other special guests. The dinner and entertainment portion of the event will begin at 6:30 PM, preceded by a half-hour of mingling, fun and games, and the start of the silent auction. Free autographs will be available for attendees at the close of event.

Tickets are $45 for adults and $35 for children age 12 and under and will go on sale Thursday, December 14 at 9am. They can be purchased by visiting the Crosscutters offices at Bowman Field Monday-Friday 9am-5pm and Saturdays 10am-2pm. Tickets can also be purchased via phone at (570) 326-3389. Corporate tables and event sponsorships are also available.

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