Braves' Hot Stove event adds more guests
Atlanta Braves third base coach Brian Snitker will be in attendance along with manager Bobby Cox, bench coach Chino Cadahia, Atlanta General Manager Frank Wren, plus many Atlanta Braves personnel. The 2008 Rome field staff of Randy Ingle, Bobby Moore, and pitching Coach Jim Czajkowski will be on hand as well as former Rome Braves players Jon Mark Owings, Tyler Flowers, Phillip Britton.
Snitker begins his second season as the Atlanta Braves third base coach. He joined the Braves organization as a player in 1977 and has been with the Braves in a variety of roles ever since coaching or managing at nearly every level in the organization.
"The brain trust of the Atlanta Braves organization will be well represented in Rome Thursday night," says Rome General Manager Michael Dunn. "It is an exciting time for us to gather and talk about Braves baseball both in Rome and Atlanta for the 2008 season."
Heavy hor d'oeuvres with food stations and drinks will be located throughout the stadium and the Three Rivers Club. An autograph session in addition to a question and answer program will take place. Door prizes will be given throughout the evening.
The Rome Braves will hold a silent auction from 5:30pm-7:00pm. Items have been donated from Major and Minor League teams across the country.
Tickets for the event can be purchased online at www.romebraves.com at $30 per person or at the Rome Braves ticket office.