Big day/night at Bright House Networks Field

The fun starts early as Tech Data has their company picnic in the park from 1:00-5:00pm. Tech Data employees and their families will be enjoying great food and all kinds of different activities. The gates open at their regular Saturday time of 5:00pm for the rest of our guests who are attending tonight's Clearwater Threshers vs. Lakeland Flying Tigers game. The game is set for a 6:30pm start with a fantastic fireworks show post-game. We've got several groups in the park for tonight's game along with Tech Data. The largest will be from two area schools. Curtis and Coachman have a night at the ballpark every year, and nearly 1,000 usually attend with that group. We're expecting an even bigger number of them this year. There is also one church group coming out from First Baptist Church of Indian Rocks. Other company outings include American Express Business Travel, Avaya, Linvatec, and Sensidyne. Last but definitely not least, there are five birthday parties scheduled for tonight.

Threshers Food and Beverage Manager Brad Dudash also is celebrating his birthday today.

Updated at 12:35pm: Pictures are starting to go up on the Photo Gallery at the Official Site from yesterday's 1/2 Way to Halloween Night.



The Merchandise Staff all dressed up for the event

Say Goodbye To Brad Dudash

The Threshers say goodbye to 'Administrative Assistant' Brad Dudash. Friday, September 30th will be his last 'full-time' day at the ballpark. He has decided to pursue a great opportunity with Global Spectrum which will send him down to the Harborview Center in downtown Clearwater.


Brad has been with the organization since the move over to Bright House Networks Field having started as a Ticket Office Representative and working his way in to all the different facets of the organization. PA Announcer Don Guckian affectionately calls him 'The Ultimate Utility Player'. You still may see Brad around the ballpark next summer, as he's hoping to be able to return in a part-time capacity as his new schedule allows.

Brad's brother Cletus (pictured, above) has commented that he will still visit the ballpark, and he is especially excited for 2007's edition of Country Night at Bright House Networks Field.

The Clearwater Threshers staff greatly appreciates Brad's hard work throughout the last 3 years and wish him much luck in his future, especially on his swing (pictured, below).