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**truebluefan** · 12-15-2007, 11:30 AM

Tornadoes Release 2008 Ticket Packages

Worcester, MA - The Worcester Tornadoes are pleased to announce that the popular Tornadoes Mini-Paks and Flex-Paks are now available for the 2008 season. 2008 Group & Picnic Outings, Season Tickets and Birthdays Parties are also on sale as well.

Tornadoes Mini-Paks allow fans to enjoy a number of games from the same great seat, but without the commitment of season tickets. The Tornadoes will feature five different five-game Mini-Paks in 2008. Each Mini-Pak comes with a Box Seat and may contain games with promotional tie-ins to the pak's name, such as "The Peterman Pak" and "The Twister Pak." Two of the Mini-Paks will feature All-You-Can-Eat concessions privileges at all five games. These Mini-Paks come with a wrist band that allows the wearer to enter a designated area where they can order as much ballpark food, including hot dogs, hamburgers and fountain drinks, as they like.

"We are pleased to add another dimension to our Mini-Paks in 2008," said Tornadoes President and General Manager R.C. Reuteman. "Mini-Paks have always been a popular gift for our fans during the holiday season, and we think that the value of the All-You-Can-Eat Mini-Paks will make this year's holidays that much brighter for a lot of Tornadoes fans."

For the third straight season, the Worcester Tornadoes are offering cardboard immortality for one lucky Tornadoes fan. Every fan that purchases a Tornadoes Mini-Pak up until Opening Day, will be entered in a drawing to be featured on their very own Tornadoes baseball card in 2008. Regular five-game Mini-Paks cost $50 each and All-You-Can-Eat Mini-Paks cost $100 each.

Tornadoes Flex-Paks give fans the flexibility to choose which exciting Tornadoes games they would like to attend. Each Flex-Pak voucher can be exchanged for a Grandstand ticket to any 2008 Tornadoes regular season game. Tickets are subject to availability and must be redeemed in person at the Tornadoes Box Office. Tornadoes Flex-Paks include ten vouchers for $60.

For more information on Worcester Tornadoes 2008 Season Tickets, Birthday Parties, Group Tickets and Picnic Outings, call the Tornadoes office at (508) 792-2288 or visit the team website at worcestertornadoes.com: HOME.

**truebluefan** · 12-15-2007, 11:31 AM

Winterfest Postponed Due To Winter Storm

The Nashua Pride have postponed Winterfest that was scheduled for tonight due to the winter storm that is coming in. The Pride have tentatively rescheduled Winterfest for Wednesday, December 19th at Historic Holman Stadium from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Hot cocoa and holiday goodies will be available with fun festivities planned for the evening.

Winterfest is open to the public and admission is free. The Pride organization requests that attendees bring new unwrapped clothes, toys and gifts to donate to the Nashua Telegraph's Santa Fund. The Santa Fund has been helping provide a brighter holiday for needy children for the past 45 years.

Bring the family to spread some holiday cheer. Get your very own photo with Santa Claus, and his favorite elf Stitches. A special fireworks show presented by Atlas Pyrovision Productions is scheduled to commence at 7:00 p.m.

Come down to the stadium and get the perfect stocking stuffer for your friend, colleague, relative or baseball fan in your life! Season tickets, mini plans, Pride merchandise and special gift cards will be on sale just in time for the holidays. Gift cards are available at any denomination of $10 or higher and can be used for both merchandise and ticket purchases.

Since 1950, Atlas PyroVision Productions has been captivating audiences with their dazzling displays of pyrotechnic wizardry. For more information on Atlas fireworks located in Jaffrey, NH, call 603-532-8324.

The Nashua Pride Professional Baseball Club, entering its eleventh season, provides a fun, affordable, community-based and fan-friendly source of sports entertainment.The 2007 Can-Am League Champions will be participating in its third year of play in the Canadian American Association of Professional Baseball.

**truebluefan** · 12-15-2007, 11:32 AM

I.M. Fun to return as Barnstormers emcee in 2008

LANCASTER, Pa.-All of his zany antics, wacky promotions and, yes, all of his colorful and silly hats will be back at Clipper Magazine Stadium in 2008. The Lancaster Barnstormers today announced that I.M. Fun will return as the emcee of the team's on-field entertainment.

"We've already started planning new promotions and games for '08, and I can't wait for FanFest and Opening Day to see my old friends back at the ballpark," I.M. Fun said. "Even though I'm coming back, our goal is to make sure 2008 is as new and exciting at the ballpark as the inaugural season."

I.M. Fun, known as Jeff Bertoni in "real life" is a 10-year veteran of minor league baseball entertainment, having worked as a mascot and on-field host in Frederick, Md., before joining the Barnstormers in 2005. He sat on the sidelines during the 2007 Barnstormers season, while he founded the Market Street Sports Group, a high school sports marketing firm of which he is now the president of sales.

Opening Day for the Barnstormers will be April 25, 2008 when the team takes on the Bridgeport Bluefish at Clipper Magazine Stadium. In 2007, Barnstormers fans set an Atlantic League single-game attendance record on Opening Day when 8,092 fans attended the Barnstormers championship ring ceremony.

Season tickets are the only way to guarantee seats for Opening Day 2008. To reserve seats, fans can call the Barnstormers at (717) 509-HITS (4487) to speak with a customer service specialist or visit Lancaster Barnstormers - Lancaster, PA Baseball for more information.

**truebluefan** · 12-15-2007, 11:33 AM

Bears Nava Lands Coaching Job with Giants

NEWARK, NJ, December 10-The Newark Bears Professional Baseball Club announced today that Lipso Nava, the team's hitting coach during the 2007 season, has accepted a minor league coaching position within the San Francisco Giants organization for the upcoming 2008 season. Nava will serve as the hitting coach and first base coach for single-A Augusta in the South Atlantic League.

"I appreciate the confidence that the Newark Bears showed in me this past season and for giving me the chance to grow, both as a coach and as a person," said Nava. "I look forward to this opportunity to further my career and, with the help of God, reach the Major Leagues one day."

The 39 year-old Nava guided Bears hitters to a league-record .302 team batting average in helping Newark win the 2007 Atlantic League Championship. Last season marked Nava's first as a coach at any level of professional baseball. He retired as a player following the 2006 campaign.

"I have personally known Lipso for seven years, and I am extremely proud of him and happy for him and his family," said Bears general manager John Brandt. "With his tremendous work ethic and the success he achieved last season, he is very deserving of this opportunity."

In a 17-year playing career, Nava had a .274 lifetime batting average in over 1,300 games played. He batted better than .300 on three different occasions, including a career-best .332 for the Somerset Patriots in 1998. The season before, Nava reached the Triple-A level for the only time in his career, batting .266 with nine home runs for the Iowa Cubs.

The Venezuelan-born Nava played for three different Atlantic League teams over the final nine seasons of his career, the Bears, the Patriots, and the Camden Riversharks. He closed out his career playing third base for the Bears in 2006, batting .239 in an injury-shortened 52 games.

This is the second consecutive off-season that the Newark Bears have had their hitting coach hired by the San Francisco Giants. In the 2006 off-season, veteran hitting coach Victor Torres was hired to work in the Giants minor league system. Torres is expected to coach at Double-A Connecticut in 2008.

**truebluefan** · 12-15-2007, 11:34 AM

Win A Night In A 2008 Ducks Luxury Suite

Villanova University is currently hosting an online auction benefiting the University's Block V Club that includes an Optimum Lightpath Luxury Suite package for a 2008 Long Island Ducks game at Citibank Park. Other items on the block include a luxury suite for a 2008 Camden Riversharks game at Campbell's Field and a baseball autographed by Yankees legends, including Phil Rizzuto, Whitey Ford and Yogi Berra.

The Ducks Optimum Lightpath Luxury Suite package (donated by the QuackerJack Foundation) has a value of over $1,400 and includes 16 tickets in the owner's skybox for a Ducks game during the 2008 season. Also included are a $200 food credit, one case of soda, one case of beer, one bottle of red and one bottle of white wine, the opportunity to throw out the first pitch, your name on the scoreboard, an autographed team baseball and a meet and greet with Bud Harrelson (date to be mutually agreed upon -- excludes Opening Day and Fourth of July). To place a bid, click here: Long Island Ducks 2008 Luxury Suite Package.

A luxury suite for a 2008 Camden Riversharks game is also on the auction block. If you like baseball then this is the package for you! You and 24 of your closest friends (or business associates) will enjoy minor league baseball at beautiful Campbell's Field in Camden, New Jersey. Included are four VIP parking passes and $200 credit towards food and beverage. This is good for any Riversharks game Sunday through Thursday during the 2008 season. Date to be mutually agreed upon. Bids for this suite package can be placed by clicking here: Camden Riversharks 2008 Luxury Suite Package.

Ducks principal owner and Atlantic League CEO Frank Boulton, a Villanova alum, has also placed a baseball on the block signed by several legendary members of the New York Yankees. The ball is a very rare item including the signatures of such Yankee greats as Phil Rizzuto, Whitey Ford, Yogi Berra, Moose Skowron, Bobby Murcer and Rick Cerone. To bid on this piece of baseball history, click here: New York Yankees Legend Ball.

The auction is currently open, and bidding continues until 4:00 p.m. on Friday, December 7. For more information, visit Villanova.com - Villanova University - Official Athletic site of the Villanova University Wildcats. Good luck to all, and happy bidding!

The Long Island Ducks play their home games at Citibank Park, and have played eight seasons in the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball. Season ticket packages for 2008 are currently available. For further information, visit Long Island Ducks Official Site, or call (631) 940-3825.

**truebluefan** · 12-15-2007, 11:34 AM

Ducks Group Tickets On Sale Wednesday

Fans, don't forget that starting at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, Long Island Ducks group tickets for 2008 will go on sale to the public. Don't miss out on this great opportunity to share the excitement of Ducks baseball with your family, friends, classmates, teammates, coworkers and clients. Fans wishing to book their group outing can do so by calling (631) 940-3825.

Fans are encouraged to call early. In the past three seasons, more than 70 percent of group tickets have been snapped up by loyal Ducks fans within the first 48 hours of availability.

Ducks staff members will be standing by to take your call and take care of all your booking needs. The lines are sure to be busy, and fans who cannot reach a live representative can press zero to be redirected to an alternate extension. PLEASE DO NOT LEAVE A MESSAGE AS THEY WILL NOT BE CHECKED UNTIL THE CLOSE OF BUSINESS.

Citibank Park offers a wide range of exciting group packages, including regular group tickets, Party Deck rentals, pre-game picnics and Optimum Lightpath Luxury Suite rentals. Regular group ticket prices range from $8.50 - $11.00 a ticket. The always popular birthday party package will not go on sale until January.

The Long Island Ducks play their home games at Citibank Park, and have played eight seasons in the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball. Season ticket packages for 2008 are currently available. For further information, visit Long Island Ducks Official Site, or call (631) 940-3825.

**truebluefan** · 12-15-2007, 11:37 AM

Fans Flock To Phones For Group Tickets

While flurries sprinkled the ground outside, a blizzard of phone calls overtook Citibank Park on Wednesday, as Ducks fans took to the lines on the first day of group ticket sales for the 2008 season. As Ducks staff members hustled to keep up with the torrent of calls, more than 60,000 tickets were booked by groups within the first six hours of availability.

"The first day of group sales is always a thrilling one for us, and our fans are just as excited as we are to kick off next season," says Ducks general manager Michael Pfaff. "It's always great on this day each year to hear from both longtime fans and new fans, all of whom make up this tremendous community in which we are privileged to play the game of baseball."

Even with the rousing response to the opening day of group sales, there are still plenty of great seats and dates available for groups to book for the 2008 season.Fans interested in purchasing group tickets should call (631) 940-3825. Citibank Park offers a wide range of exciting group packages, including regular group tickets, Party Deck rentals, pre-game picnics and Optimum Lightpath Luxury Suite rentals. Regular group ticket prices range from $8.50 - $11.00 a ticket. The always popular birthday party package will not go on sale until January.

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, and have played eight seasons in the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball. Season ticket packages for 2008 are currently available. For further information, visit Long Island Ducks Official Site, or call (631) 940-3825.

**truebluefan** · 12-15-2007, 11:37 AM

Villanova University is currently hosting an online auction benefiting the University's Block V Club that includes an Optimum Lightpath Luxury Suite package for a 2008 Long Island Ducks game at Citibank Park. Bidding ends at 4:00 p.m. on Friday, December 7, so be sure to get your bids in now! Click the link for your chance to spend a night in style at Citibank Park by sitting with your family and friends in the owner's box during a 2008 Long Island Ducks game!

The Ducks Optimum Lightpath Luxury Suite package (donated by the QuackerJack Foundation) has a value of over $1,400 and includes 16 tickets in the owner's skybox for a Ducks game during the 2008 season. Also included are a $200 food credit, one case of soda, one case of beer, one bottle of red and one bottle of white wine, the opportunity to throw out the first pitch, your name on the scoreboard, an autographed team baseball and a meet and greet with Bud Harrelson (date to be mutually agreed upon --

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