MiLB promo preview: 10 to know
This week we present our final promo preview after a season full of bobblehead giveaways, special salutes and wacky theme nights.
So, without any further adieu, here are some promos to keep an eye on between now and the end of the 2005 season.
Lowell Spinners
One Hit Wonder Night
Thursday, September 1 vs. Vermont
Jenny, I've got your number, I need to make you mine. Jenny, don't change your number. 8675309.
Williamsport Crosscutters
Tom Prince Bobblehead Giveaway
Monday, September 5 v. Hudson Valley
Show your Crosscutters pride -- take home a bobblehead doll of the team's manager Tom Prince.
Clearwater Threshers
Opie Cheek Bobblehead Giveaway
Thursday, September 1 vs. Dunedin
Take away a memento of the Threshers' lovable and hard-working head groundskeeper, who was named Sports Turf Manager of the Year in the FSL in 2004 and 2005.
Sacramento River Cats
Fan Appreciation Day (aka Everybody Gets Something)
Thursday, September 1 vs. Fresno
Everybody takes home something, whether it's a trip for two to Hawaii, free gas, a wobblehead of Dinger, a River Cats cap or something else.
Southwest Michigan Devil Rays
Soap Opera Stars Night
Friday, September 2 vs. Quad Cities
Mark Collier, the dashing star who plays Mike Kasnoff on the CBS soap, "As the World Turns," will throw out the first pitch and be on hand for a meet-and-greet during the game.
Spokane Indians
Raining Money Night
Friday, September 2 vs. Tri-City
This may be your only chance to find out what happens when a helicopter drops 2,000 $1 bills on a baseball diamond filled with eager fans.
Clinton LumberKings
Become an Owner Night
Saturday, September 3
Buy a $1 raffle ticket and you'll get a chance to win a hat, T-shirt and one share of donated common stock in the corporation that owns the Clinton LumberKings, thereby becoming an owner.
Vancouver Canadians
Outdoors Day
Saturday, September 3 vs. Eugene
Head down to the Nat for stunt bikers, a search-and-rescue demo and a post-game fire dance. To top if off, one fan will walk away with a $5,000 fishing adventure.
Ottawa Lynx
Last Call for Baseball
Monday, September 5 vs. Rochester
In honor of the season's finale, the Canadian Air Forces Parachute Team -- the Skyhawks -- will deliver the ceremonial first pitch from over 5,000 feet in the air. And who says the good old hockey game is the best game in the land?
Tulsa Drillers
100th Anniversary Statue Night
Tuesday, September 6 vs. Wichita
For the finale of six promotions honoring the team's centennial, the Drillers present a statue of mascots Oily the Oiler and Hornsby.