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March 13, 2008
Notes | Two R-Phils honored, trade winds
and more
Reading, PA – R-Phils LF Javon Moran and RHP Patrick Overholt have been
named the Phillies Minor League player and pitcher of the week,
respectively.
March 12, 2008
7th annual Morning Game rained out
Reading, PA – The Reading Phillies annual morning game, scheduled for
Monday, May 12 vs. the Altoona Curve at 9:35 AM, has been rained out.
May 7, 2008
7th annual Morning Game set for
Monday, May 12
Reading, PA – The Reading Phillies will host their annual morning
game on Monday, May 12 when the team closes out an eight game home stand
against the Altoona Curve at 9:35 AM. The morning game, which is now
in its seventh season, was designed to accommodate second and third shift
workers, as well as senior citizens. The first 2,000 adults 15 and older
will receive a white R-Phils Morning Game t-shirt thanks to Berks Encore
and Capital BlueCross.
May 2, 2008
R-Phils to fight breast cancer on
Mother’s Day
Reading, PA – The Reading Phillies 4th annual Mother’s Day game to
fight breast cancer will be Sunday, May 11 when the team takes on the
Altoona Curve, the Double-A affiliate of the Pittsburgh Pirates, at 1:05
PM. Gates open at noon.
May 2, 2008
Minor League’s strikeout leader
promoted to Reading
Reading, PA – The Philadelphia
Phillies have promoted left-handed pitcher Antonio Bastardo from Class-A
Clearwater to Double-A Reading. Bastardo, 22 years-old, will make his
first start for the R-Phils on Saturday at Harrisburg at 6:05 PM. Ranked
the #26 prospect in the Phillies system by Baseball America prior
to the season, Bastardo leads all Minor League pitchers with 47
strikeouts.
May 1, 2008
On the Field & Off the Field
A look at the Reading Phillies May 5-12 homestand at FirstEnergy Stadium.
April 25, 2008
Victorino to rehab in Reading on
Friday night
Reading, PA -- Philadelphia Phillies center fielder Shane Victorino
will continue his Major League rehab assignment with the Reading Phillies
tonight, Friday, April 25 when the R-Phils host the Connecticut Defenders
(Giants) at 7:05 PM. Victorino has been on the disabled list with a
strained right calf since April 12.
April 24, 2008
On the
Field & Off the Field
A look at the Reading Phillies next homestand - April 25-27 vs. the
Connecticut Defenders (S.F. Giants).
April 20, 2007
Harman called up to Philadelphia
Reading, PA – Philadelphia Phillies shortstop Jimmy Rollins (left ankle
sprain), a 1999 Reading Phillies, and outfielder Chris Snelling (left knee
inflammation) were placed on the 15-day disabled list, the Phillies
announced today. Snelling is backdated to April 17. To fill their spots on
the 25-man roster, infielder Brad Harman was recalled from double-A
Reading and outfielder T.J. Bohn was recalled from triple-A Lehigh Valley.
March 30, 2008
Opening Day roster announced
Reading, PA – The Philadelphia Phillies have announced the 24-man roster
for their Double-A club in Reading. Reading’s roster features seven
of the Phillies Top 20 prospects as ranked by Baseball America.
March 27, 2008
Seven
bobblehead giveaways on R-Phils 2008 schedule
Reading, PA – Ryan Howard, Jimmy Rollins and Chase Utley will join the
Reading Phillies Crazy Hot Dog Vendor as part of seven different
bobblehead giveaways during the 2008 R-Phils regular season at FirstEnergy
Stadium. The giveaways will feature a return to the retro style
bobbleheads that made their debut in the 1950s. The bobbleheads gained
popularity in the 1960s when Major League Baseball began producing them
for each team. The retro style bobbleheads feature the old style
small body with the oversized, grinning face, a change from the recent
wave of action style bobbleheads.
March 18, 2008
Post-game
fireworks scheduled for 28 R-Phils games
Reading, PA – The Reading Phillies have announced that 28 of the 71
regular season home games at FirstEnergy Stadium will feature post-game
fireworks. The number of shows matches last season’s team record.
March 17, 2008
Wine and
spirits available in R-Phils premium group areas
Reading, PA – The Reading Phillies have announced that the Pennsylvania
Liquor Control Board has approved the sale of wine and spirits in the
club’s premium group areas for the 2008 season.
March 13, 2008
Domino
inducted into the JA Berks County Business Hall of Fame
Reading, PA – Chuck Domino, a 26-year veteran of the baseball business,
was inducted into the Berks County Business Hall of Fame on March 12, 2008
at the annual dinner for Junior Achievement. Domino is the President of
the Double-A Reading Phillies, its non-profit entity Baseballtown
Charities and the Triple-A Lehigh Valley IronPigs. Both teams play in the
Philadelphia Phillies farm system.
March 12, 2008
Great
giveaways start at the top; 11 cap days scheduled
Reading, PA – With the Reading Phillies set to don new caps and uniforms
on the field in 2008, fans will also get the opportunity to do the same at
the gates. The team has 11 games on its schedule that feature a cap
giveaway. Nine of the 11 caps feature the R-Phils new cap logo in some
form, five are replicas of caps worn by the team during games.
March 5, 2008
FANtastic voyages available to R-Phils
fans in 2008
Reading, PA – The Reading Phillies and White Star Travel Center have
teamed up to offer fans several fantastic trips in 2008. Eight trips are
being given away while six more, including one to Wrigley Field, are open
to any fans that would like to book. Fans 18 and older are eligible for
the trip giveaways. Transportation is included, as is lodging on all
overnight trips.
February 27, 2008
FirstEnergy
Stadium upgraded for the 2008 season
Reading, PA – The Reading Phillies have nearly completed five renovation
projects at FirstEnergy Stadium for the 2008 season and have also
relocated one concession stand.
February 19, 2008
Individual
tickets, on sale online Feb. 20, includes new all-you-can-eat ticket
Reading, PA – Individual tickets will go on sale for all 2008
Reading Phillies home games online at readingphillies.com on Wednesday,
February 20 at 12:01 AM. The FirstEnergy Stadium box office will open for
walk-up and phone sales on Wednesday, February 27 at 8:30 AM. Blue box,
yellow box, red and green reserved and general admission prices have
remained the same as last season. New for 2008 is an all-you-can-eat
ticket available individually for any section in FirstEnergy Stadium.
February 18, 2008
Minor Leaguers
gear up for spring
Our Minor League Spring Training Guide features a look back at spring 2007, info on over 50 players that could play in Reading in '08, important dates, game schedule/results, RTV videos, Podcasts and staff bios.
February 13, 2008
President’s Day sale on tickets for home opener
Reading, PA -- The Reading Phillies are holding a one-day President’s
Day sale on tickets for the team’s April 11 home opener on Monday,
February 18.
February 12, 2008
Pagoda’s
100th Anniversary Celebration starts with 2nd annual race to benefit
city landmark
Reading, PA – The 2nd annual Pagoda to Home Plate Race will take place
on Saturday, April 12 at 8:00 AM and serve as the official start to the
City of Reading’s 100th Anniversary Celebration of the landmark.
Proceeds from the race, which exceeded $2,000 in 2007, will again benefit
the Pagoda Foundation. The race, which coincides with Reading’s Cherry
Blossom Festival, is the first of several events geared towards
celebrating the Pagoda’s centennial.
February 11, 2008
R-Phils Dance
Team roster announced
The Reading Phillies inaugural Dance Team held their final auditions on
Sunday. The team roster has been announced at www.rphilsdanceteam.com
February 7, 2008
Service
Electric to broadcast exhibition game
Reading, PA – Service Electric Cable TV 2 Sports, located in Allentown,
will broadcast the Capital BlueCross Exhibition game between the Double-A
Reading Phillies and the Triple-A Lehigh Valley IronPigs, live from
FirstEnergy Stadium, on Tuesday, April 1 at 6:30 PM.
February 7, 2008
Important
dates leading up to Opening Day
Reading, PA -- The Reading Phillies 42nd season begins in less than two
months. Listed below are the important dates leading up to the R-Phils
season and home openers. Full and partial season seat plans as well as
group and picnic outings are available now. Tickets for the April 1
exhibition with Lehigh Valley are available to season ticket and mini-plan
holders. Exhibition tickets will go sale to the general public on the same
day as individual game sales.
February 6, 2008
R-Phils to host IronPigs in charity
exhibition thanks to Capital Blue Cross
Reading, PA – The Philadelphia Phillies longest tenured farm team will
host its newest when the Double-A Reading Phillies play the Triple-A
Lehigh Valley IronPigs in an exhibition game to benefit Baseballtown
Charities, thanks to Capital Blue Cross. The game will be held at
Reading’s FirstEnergy Stadium on Tuesday, April 1 at 6:05 PM.
February 5, 2008
R-Phils
Dance Team's final audition open to the public
The Reading Phillies’ new Dance Team will hold final auditions, live, on
Sunday, February 10 from 3-5 PM at center court in the Fairgrounds Square
Mall. The auditions are open to the public.
February 5, 2008
R-Phils
to discuss their faith with fans
Reading, PA – The Reading Phillies and 69 News WFMZ have teamed up
to offer fans seven Celebrate Your Faith Nights during the 2008 season.
This will be the 6th season of the program’s existence.
January 29, 2008
Baseballtown
Charities benefits from annual dinner
Reading, PA – The annual King of Baseballtown dinner, which coincided
with the Philadelphia Phillies’ Winter Tour’s stop in Reading, raised
over $13,000 for Baseballtown Charities last week. The dinner was held on
January 24 at the Sheraton Wyomissing and was attended by 560 people.
Proceeds were derived from ticket sales, raffles, silent and live
auctions.
January 28, 2008
School
Pride program showcases area youth
Reading, PA – Thanks to Pepsi, the Reading Phillies are inviting area
schools to share their school pride with the FirstEnergy Stadium crowd at
select 2008 home games. There is no cost to schools, students or teachers
to take part in the program.
January 22, 2008
Six
Ribfests and five Beer Tasting Festivals on 2008 schedule
Reading, PA – Baseball, food and a few good drinks are a great
combination for any fan. Celebrate the 2008 baseball season in style at
the R-Phils Ribfests or Beer Tasting Festivals.
January 17, 2008
Screwball
to deliver roses to your sweetie this Valentine's Day
Reading Phillies mascot Screwball has teamed up with Rock Hits Y-102 and
Royer’s Flowers and Gifts to deliver roses to fans’ sweethearts this
Valentine’s Day.
January 10, 2008
Service
Electric, affiliates to televise 23 games
Reading, PA – The Reading Phillies have announced that Service Electric
Cable TV-2 Sports will serve as the flagship provider for an extensive
television network that will carry 23 R-Phils home games live in 2008. The
R-Phils and SECTV teamed up in 2007 to broadcast 22 games.
January 9, 2008
R-Phils
to start dance team, schedule open audition
Reading, PA – The Reading Phillies will form a dance team for the 2008
season that will be an integral part of the R-Phils entertainment package. The
selection process for this team of professional dancers will begin at an
open audition to be held on Sunday, January 27 at the Academy of Movement.
December 18, 2007
Phillies invite 19 players to
spring training
Philadelphia, PA -- Nineteen players have been invited to Phillies spring
training as non-roster invitees, Steve Noworyta, Director, Minor Leagues
has announced. Six of the invitees have played in Reading, another
pitched for Kutztown University.
December 12, 2007
R-Phils '07 home run leader traded
again
Baltimore, MD -- The Orioles today announced that they have traded SS
Miguel Tejada to the Houston Astros in exchange for OF Luke Scott, LHP
Troy Patton, RHP Matt Albers, RHP Dennis Sarfate and 3B Mike Constanzo.
Costanzo, who was born in Philadelphia and resides in Glen Mills, playec
the entire 2007 season for Reading.
December 12, 2007
Forbes,
Filer joined by new hitting coach
Reading, PA – The Philadelphia Phillies have named their 2008 coaching
staffs for all of their Minor League affiliates, Steve Noworyta, Phillies
Director, Minor Leagues has announced.
December 10, 2007
Phils
ink 13 Minor League free agents
Philadelphia, PA - The Phillies signed 13 minor league free agents, Steve
Noworyta, Director, Minor Leagues recently announced. The list is
made up of five pitchers, three infielders, three outfielders and two
catchers.
November 28, 2007
Long gone
The Pittsburgh Pirates have announced that Don Long has been named Hitting
Coach at the Major League level. The announcement was made by Pirates
Senior Vice President, General Manager Neal Huntington and Field Manager
John Russell. This is Long's first Major League coaching position. The
45-year-old Long spent the last nine years as the minor league hitting
coordinator with the Philadelphia Phillies.
November 21, 2007
Ahoy
maty! Varsho a Pirate
The Pittsburgh Pirates announced that former R-Phils manager Gary Varsho
has been named to the Major League coaching staff for the 2008 season.
November 20, 2007
Phils
get 2nd consecutive MVP in Rollins
Former Reading Phillies shortstop Jimmy Rollins, the offensive and
defensive catalyst for a big Phillies club that reached post-season play
for the first time in 14 years, was elected the National League Most
Valuable Player in a tight race against Colorado Rockies left fielder Matt
Holliday in balloting by the BBWAA.
November 14, 2007
Fresh look defines next era in
R-Phils baseball
Reading, PA - The Reading Phillies unveiled their new identity program on
Wednesday at Reading Area Community College's Miller Center. The new
identity is part of a six-month creative overhaul of the franchise.
November 6, 2007
10th annual Toys for Tots event has new
twists
Reading, PA – The United States Marine Corps and the Reading Phillies
are teaming up for the 10th consecutive season to bring holiday cheer to
children as FirstEnergy Stadium will serve as a Toys for Tots drop-off
point on Sunday, November 18 from 10:00 AM until 2:00 PM. For the first
time in the event’s history it is being held in November and a live band
will perform. A civilian vehicle convoy, blood mobile and much more will
also be part of the event.
October 15, 2007
Hunsicker
named 2007 Eastern League Executive of the Year
Portland, ME – The Eastern League is pleased to announce that Scott
Hunsicker has been named the 2007 Eastern League Executive of the Year.
The 2007 season marked Scott’s first as the General Manager of the
Reading Phillies, after spending the previous nine seasons as the
Assistant General Manager of the club. Mr. Hunsicker will receive his
award at the Baseball Winter Meetings in Nashville, Tennessee during the
Opening Session on Monday, December 3rd.
September 26, 2007
Two
join R-Phils front office
Reading, PA – Reading Phillies General Manager Scott Hunsicker has
announced that Matt Hoffmaster (Client Relationship Manager/Merchandise)
and Adam Lanzendorfer (Client Relationship Manager) have accepted
full-time positions on the front office staff. Both were interns with the
club this past season.
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