The first 2008 Clearwater Threshers roster is now on the Official Site.
Some familiar names include Tuffy Gosewisch, PJ Antoniato, Welinson Baez, John Urick, Jake Blalock, Dan Brauer, Andrew Cruse, Brett Harker, and Nate Johnson.
New faces include top prospects Adrian Cardenas and Joe Savery.
Visit the Official Site and hover over the 'Team Info' Section to get to the roster. Be sure to check back there for updates.
Game Time: 5:00pm (Game 1) Gates Open: 4:00pm
Tonight's Lineup
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Kid's Giveaway Tonight
The first 500 Kids 13 and Under will get a Back to School Backpack as they enter the ballpark on Friday, August 31.
Extra! Extra!
Tonight is the final St. Petersburg Times Family Friday of 2007.
Yesterday's Game
The Clearwater Threshers came from behind to beat the Dunedin Blue Jays 7-3 thanks to sixth inning home runs from Jeremy Slayden (13) and Jake Blalock (5). Blalock went three for three on the night and was just a triple short of the cycle. Brian Burgamy added his seventh home run of the season in the seventh inning and Clay Harris hit his 10th home run of the year in the eighth inning. J.J. Trujillo (3-0) picked up the win in relief of Nate Johnson.
Giveaways Galore
There will be plenty of giveaways at the ballpark on Saturday, September 1. Be sure to be one of the first 1,500 fans through the gates so that you receive the 2007 Clearwater Threshers Team Photo.
Boom Boom Boom
Fireworks will light up the sky post-game on Saturday, September 1.
Bonus Baseball
Due to heavy rains in our region throughout the month of July and August, we are playing a doubleheader here against the Lakeland Flying Tigers on Friday, August 31 and Saturday, September 1. They are seven-inning games. Game 1 on both nights will now start at 5:00pm with Game 2 scheduled to start approximately 30 minutes after the completion of Game 1.
Prepare to get Wet-N-Wacky
Wear Your Swimsuit on Sunday, September 2! Wet-N-Wacky Day features all types of water activities including a water slide, water balloons, water guns, water games, sprinklers, showers, misters, and more!
Kids 13 and Under receive a Box Seat at a special Wet-N-Wacky price of $1.
Bring the Family for just $25
As you've probably seen all over your TV, Sundays are Bright House Networks Family Days. You can choose between the $25 pack for 4 people or the $15 pack for just 2. The 4-pack includes 4 Premium Box Seats, 4 Hot Dogs, 4 Sodas, 4 bags of Cracker Jack, and 2 Game Programs.
Playoff Picture
The Threshers are still chasing that elusive playoff berth and have it in sight. Win out, and Clearwater is in the playoffs!
Current Standings
The Threshers (40-25) and Dunedin Blue Jays (41-26) are tied atop the West Division. The Tampa Yankees (39-26) are just a half game behind.
Remaining Schedule (number of games left in parentheses)
Clearwater (5) - Lakeland comes in on Friday for five games in three days to close the regular season.
Dunedin (3) - They close with three home games against Ft. Myers.
Tampa (4) - They close their season with four games in three days at Sarasota.
Playoff Schedule
The first round of the playoffs will pit the winner of the first half (Sarasota) with the winner of the second half. The second half winner will host Game One which is scheduled for Tuesday, September 4. Sarasota will host Game Two on Wednesday, September 5 and Game Three on Thursday, September 6 (if necessary).
Tickets for a potential playoff game on Tuesday, September 4 at Bright House Networks Field are on-sale now. If you do purchase a ticket and we do not make the playoffs, you will able to return your ticket for a credit. The deadline to return will be October 31, 2007.
Game Time: 1:00pm Gates Open:Noon
Today's Lineup
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Prepare to get Wet-N-Wacky
Wear Your Swimsuit on Sunday, August 12! Wet-N-Wacky Day features all types of water activities including a water slide, water balloons, water guns, water games, sprinklers, showers, misters, and more!
Kids 13 and Under receive a Box Seat at a special Wet-N-Wacky price of $1.
Bring the Family for just $25
As you've probably seen all over your TV, Sundays are Bright House Networks Family Days. You can choose between the $25 pack for 4 people or the $15 pack for just 2. The 4-pack includes 4 Premium Box Seats, 4 Hot Dogs, 4 Sodas, 4 bags of Cracker Jack, and 2 Game Programs.
Yesterday's Game
The Threshers beat the Cubs yesterday 5-3. Nate Johnson relieved Francisco Rosario who is down here on a rehab assignment. Johnson picked up the win after giving up only three hits in five innings. Lou Marson had three hits and two RBIs, while Brad Harman was two for four with a run scored. John Urick had a solo home run, his ninth of the year, in the third inning.
The Race for Number One
The Threshers and Cubs aren't just matching up on the field this week. Clearwater and Daytona rank first and second in the FSL attendance rankings. Clearwater currently leads by a total of nearly 20,000 fans. Be sure to come out this weekend and help us increase that lead!
Bonus Baseball
Due to heavy rains in our region throughout the month, we are playing a doubleheader here against the Flying Tigers on Wednesday, August 15 and Friday, August 31. The third game is TBD. They are seven-inning games. Game 1 on August 15 and August 31 will now start at 5:00pm with Game 2 scheduled to start approximately 30 minutes after the completion of Game 1.
Game Time: 6:30pm Gates Open:5:00pm
Tonight's Lineup
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Tonight's starting pitcher is Cruse. This is his first start since being promoted from Lakewood.
Boom Boom Boom
Fireworks will light up the sky post-game.
Vrrrm Vrrrm Vrrrm
Participate
Motorcycle Night returns to Bright House Networks Field. Ride your motorcycle to the game and take part in the Pre-Game Lap around the Field at 6:00pm and during the National Anthem. Participants receive a voucher for one free draft beer (post-lap), a free ticket, free parking, and drink specials at the Frenchy's Tiki Pavilion. Participants should check in with Dan McDonough near the fountain at the West Gate upon arrival to the ballpark.
There will also be a motorcycle show contest judged by Full Throttle Magazine. The contest is FREE to enter. First prize is $500. Second Prize is $250. Third Prize is $100
Register to Win
Fans can register at the booth behind home plate to win a Harley Davidson Dyna Family motorcycle courtesy of Fletcher's Harley Davidson. A name will be drawn if a Threshers player hits for the cycle. Also, motorcycle-related prizes will be given away between innings.
First Start
Nate Johnson picked up his first win of the year yesterday in his first start since he was a member of the Lakewood BlueClaws in 2005. He gave up four hits and struck out three in five innings of work.
Harman's Hot Bat
Brad Harman was two for four yesterday against Sarasota. He hit his seventh home run of the year last night that bounced off the roof of Frenchy's Tiki Pavilion. He's batting .450 over his last six games.
Headed Across the Border
The Phillies optioned former Thresher Michael Zagurski to Ottawa on Friday, July 27 after they activated Brett Myers from the disabled list.
Game Time: 7:00pm Gates Open: 6:00pm
Tonight's Lineup
Burgamy, LF; Golson, CF; Thayer, DH; Slayden, RF; Marson, C; Donald, SS; Urick, 1B; Made, 3B; Antoniato, 2B
Tonight's starting pitcher is Stott.
Play Catch
Parent-Kid Catch returns tonight starting at 6:20pm.
Who Likes Ice Cream?
The Lil' Anglers activity tonight is Make Your Own Ice Cream Sundae. Your child can still join the Lil' Anglers at tonight's ballgame for just $15.
Two-hit Pack
Greg Golson, Jason Donald, and Clay Harris each had two hits in yesterday's game against the Mets. That was the third game in a row that Golson has had two hits.
Home Run Derby
Clay Harris hit his seventh home run of the year yesterday.
Solid Relief
Nate Johnson and Will Savage didn't give up any runs in their combined three innnigs of work out of the bullpen yesterday.
Delay(s)
Yesterday's game started over 30 minutes late due to adverse weather in the area. There was also a 13-minute delay in the fifth inning due to a power outage.
Still have a shot at First
The Threshers are still a half game out. Dunedin also lost yesterday and Tampa was rained out. The Yankees will play two today.
Hot Hot Hot
Jason Donald is hitting .341 (15-44) in the month of July.
Tomorrow is Only a Day Away
The Threshers and Mets finish up their 4-game series tomorrow (Wednesday, July 18) with a special Noon Start for Camp Day. Parking will be free and hot dogs are only $1. Gates open at 11:00am.
Bobblehead Mania
The Cole Hamels bobblehead, sponsored by Buena Vista Hotel, is set to be given out on Thursday, July 19. The Chase Utley bobblehead, sponsored by the St. Petersburg Times, is the last of the 2007 Bobblehead Series. It is scheduled to be given away on Friday, July 27.
Football is Around the Corner
Celebrate the return of football, get 2 for 1 box seats, and drink specials at Frenchy's Tiki Pavilion by wearing your favorite team's jersey to the game on Friday, July 20. Be one of the first 1,000 guests through the gate and get a football! Also, former Florida State star and current Tampa Bay Buccaneer Greg Spires will be on hand to sign autographs from 6:00pm to 7:00pm.
Time to recap some of our recent transactions
May 13
Michael Zagurski promoted to Reading
May 16
Eude Brito added from Ottawa's disabled list
Nate Johnson added from Reading
Some background on our new players:
Eude Brito - Played in 11 games for the Philadelphia Phillies over the last couple of years. He has only pitched in four games coming out of the bullpen for Ottawa so far this season. He pitched for the Dominican Republic in the World Baseball Classic last year. Brito has never suited up for the Clearwater Threshers, but he did play for the old Clearwater team in 2002 and 2003.
Nate Johnson - He had an 8-3 record with a 2.57 ERA in 45 games as a Thresher in 2006. He has appeared in 11 games this season for Reading. He has struck out 10 batters in only 13.1 innings of work for the R-Phils in 2007. His wife Shannon, who worked in our Diamond Outfitters store during his assignment in Clearwater, gave birth to the couple's first child during the off-season.
Threshers relief pitcher Nate Johnson has just been named Phillies Minor League Pitcher of the Week for July 10-16. Johnson has not allowed an earned run in his last eight appearances (10.2 IP). On the week, Johnson played in three games. He was 2-0 and also picked up a save in four innings of work. Johnson struck out four, walked one, and did not give up a hit on the week.
He was drafted by the Phillies in the 20th round of the June 2004 draft. Johnson is a graduate of the University of Iowa. He played for Batavia and in the Florida Instructional League in 2004 and Lakewood in 2005. Johnson led the Blueclaws with 12 wins.
There should be a longer release up on the Official Site sometime soon.
Nate's wife Shannon works part-time in Diamond Outfitters (Team Store), come by the ballpark and congratulate her!
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