MANAGER STAN CLIBURN TO MEET WITH SHAREHOLDERS

The Rochester Red Wings shareholders meeting Saturday, January 31st at 10:00 a.m. at the Doubletree Hotel in Henrietta. Stan will address shareholders and take questions during the The Rochester Red Wings today announced that manager Stan Cliburn will be in attendance for meeting.

Stan Cliburn, 52, enters his 21st year as a Minor League manager, his 10th in the Twins organization and his fourth season in Triple-A. In 20 seasons, Cliburn has compiled a 1,276-1,218 (.512) managerial record, his teams making the playoffs eight of those 20 seasons (three championships, last in 2001) as a manager.

In 2008 Cliburn led the Red Wings to a 74-70 record and a 3rd place finish in the International League North Division. Cliburn holds a 235-205 (.534) managerial record in his first three seasons with Rochester.

Cliburn, a catcher, put together a 14-year minor league career from 1974-1987. A 5th round pick of the California Angels in 1974, Cliburn batted .179 with two home runs and six RBI in 54 Major League games (all with the 1980 California Angels).

Cliburn will be available for interviews with the media at the shareholders meeting or at 2:30 p.m. at Frontier Field. Those media wishing to talk with Cliburn at Frontier Field please contact Director of Media Relations Chuck Hinkel (585) 305-5506 (cell) ahead of time so he can plan Stan's schedule accordingly.

The Red Wings open the 2009 season vs. the Syracuse Chiefs on Thursday, April 9 at 2:00 p.m. at Alliance Bank Stadium. The Red Wings open their home schedule Saturday, April 11 at 1:35 p.m. vs. Syracuse at Frontier Field.

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