Smart Phone App, Alumni Banners and a Look at What’s New in Curve, Pa. in 2014 By: Mike Baggerman Thursday is the big day. Baseball is BACK in Curve, Pa. (No, that was not a cheesy slogan we’ve come up with…just pure coincidence). At any rate, Opening Day for the Altoona Curve begins tomorrow … More Smart Phone App, Alumni Banners and a Look at What’s New in Curve, Pa. in 2014
By Rob Egan My three-day trip here marked the eighth time I’ve been to spring training. The last six of those journeys have occurred in consecutive years (2009-14) related to the same organization, complex, and city. As such, I not only know my way around this city on Florida’s gulf coast, but I see more … More Baseball Fraternity On Full Display During Spring Training
By: Rob Egan While the biggest news regarding the 2014 Altoona Curve roster may be about who will be playing first base, there are several other items that are intriguing. While former second-round pick Stetson Allie getting pushed to Double-A to be the Curve’s regular first baseman surprised many, the new assignments for familiar faces … More Familiar Names, High Profile Addition to Fill 2014 Curve Roster
Two Weeks!!!!! That’s all that stands between us and Opening Day 2014! We’ve still got tons of things going on around here to get ready for the big day and the big season (it is our Sweet 16 season after all!). GM Rob Egan has made it down to Florida to meet up with the … More Fun Fun Fun in the Florida Sun
Greetings Curve fans, this is your new broadcaster, Mike Baggerman. To be honest with you, I didn’t think Mike Passanisi would hire me because we share the same first name. Broadcasting is a funny world…but I suppose I owe a thanks to Mike & Mike on ESPN (and Passo for not being cruel). Anyway… I’m … More Meet the New Mike on the Mic
Exactly four weeks from tomorrow we’ll be a month away from Opening Day…err. Night on April 3 when we take on Erie! The field is still covered in snow but we know mother nature is on our side to help it melt before we get into April. What’s been going on here at the ballpark? … More Nintendo’s, Ghosts & Oscars
As we blog on this the last day of February, the temperature outside is in the single digits and the field is still covered in snow but we move on towards Opening Day which will be here in just about a month! If you have missed some of the news of the past week, you … More Big Heads, Earmuffs and We Were on TV…Twice!!
To say it’s been awhile since we reported in on the blog would be an understatement. In looking back on the last post before this one we find ourselves in sunny Orlando, Florida. Man…I remember that day like it was yesterday. 83 degrees, 60ish degrees at 5 a.m. the morning that we left. A far … More Since We’ve Been Gone….
BUSINESS WRAPS UP WITH EL, ALL-STAR HOST MEETINGS by Rob Egan (Lake Buena Vista, FL) – In addition to being the final day the trade show floor is open, Wednesdays at the Baseball Winter Meetings are annually centered around the Eastern League meeting. The gathering of executives from the twelve Eastern League franchises covers issues … More Business Wraps Up with EL, All-Star Host Meetings
As promised from yesterday’s blog we’ve got AGM – Marketing/Promotions Matt Hoover with us in the video above to chat a little bit about the Winter Meetings Trade Show. Looking for a unique giveaway item, a giant inflatable jersey, a pitching machine, Minor League Baseball Passport Books, batting gloves, padding for your outfield wall? They’ve … More Who’s Up for a Trade (Show)
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