Category: Dailies
Get geared up
The newest member of the Bisons broadcast team, Joel Godett, provides a preview of what Bisons’ fans can see when the club opens the 2009 season Thursday afternoon and continues an eight-game homestand.
“There are a lot of guys with three, five, seven years of big league experience,” Bobby Kielty told Godett. “It’s definitely a different Triple-A team than I’ve ever played for. There are a lot of guys with a lot of potential and a lot of ability because they’ve been to the big leagues, and not just for a cup of coffee or a month.”
Just before the game tune into Time Warner Cable SportsNet at 2:30 p.m. when we visit with a few players and Herd skipper, Ken Oberkfell prior to the Opening Day telecast.
More stuff about Opening Day:
Bisons Baseball Network: CLICK HERE!
Television Coverage: CLICK HERE!
Everything related to the Herd: CLICK HERE!
Get to the Game: CLICK HERE!
A 'Classic' kickoff
Our friends at Coca-Cola Bottling of Buffalo invited us to help kick off the regular season with a picnic this afternoon at the production plant, based right here in Buffalo. Tons of ballpark goodies were being handed out by ‘team Coca-Cola’ and they had the grill fired up too. They’re just as excited about Opening Day as we are and many of the folks will help ‘pop the top’ tomorrow on Opening Day!
b/t/w… be sure to grab the Coke product bottles with the “Made in WNY” sticker that shows the seams of a baseball and the Coca-Cola Field logo to help support fellow WNY’s.
More Opeing Day vitals: CLICK HERE!
It's all coming together
The Buffalo Bisons, Triple-A affiliate of the New York Mets, today announced their Opening Day festivities at Coca-Cola Field. The Bisons begin the 124th season of professional baseball in Buffalo on Thursday, April 9 against the Pawtucket Red Sox at 3:05 p.m.
All Fans will receive a 2009 Bisons Magnetic Schedule, presented by Famous Dave’s BBQ, upon entering the gates (open at 2:00 p.m.). Pre-game festivities will include military tributes, with the Presentation of Colors by the Niagara Falls Air Force Base 914th. Sports Illustrated 2008 Kid of the Year Derek Andrews of Clarence will be honored. The Bisons Big Board will feature a video tribute to the Bisons new major league parent club, the New York Mets. The loveable mascot Mr. Met will be present as well as Mets front office personnel. Coca-Cola Bottling of Buffalo General Manager Peter Benzino will help welcome fans to Coca-Cola Field for the first time. Other ceremonial pitches scheduled include the Governor of New York, David Paterson, New York State Senator Charles Schumer, Mayor of the City of Buffalo, Byron W. Brown and Erie County Executive Chris Collins.
During to the game, one lucky fan will receive a FREE Trip to New York for Four, which will include Airfare, Hotel and Tickets to the New York Mets game against Tampa Bay on June 20 AND June 21.
All Fans are encouraged to be in their seats by 2:30 p.m. to enjoy Opening Day Festivities.
Martinez to DH, Niese gets Opener
Bisons Manager, Ken Oberkfell met with the media tonight at the team’s first workout since arriving at Coca-Cola Field in preparation for Thursday’s opener.
Among “Today’s News & Notes” Mets top prospect Fernando Martinez will DH the first 8-games (Buffalo won’t face an NL affiliate until 4/17 vs. Syracuse) and Jonathon Niese will take the ball on Opening Day. The official release is here: READ ME!
Listen to Ken’s comments: CLICK HERE!
Other stuff to know moving towards Opening Day:
Bisons Baseball Network: CLICK HERE!
Television Coverage: CLICK HERE!
Everything related to the Herd: CLICK HERE!
Get to the Game: CLICK HERE!
Lets rock!
Great local bands have scheduled gigs before 11 fridaynightbash!® games in 2009, presented by Seneca Gaming Corporation. The 2009 Plaza Party set list will include classic rock, modern pop, country and great tribute bands.
All pre-game Plaza Parties are FREE to the public and will begin two hours before first pitch on the Swan St. side of the ballpark. The Plaza Parties will also feature food and drink specials along with some great local music.
The Bisons fridaynightbash!® series will begin on the second night of the season, Friday, April 10 at 6:05 p.m. against the Pawtucket Red Sox. The team does offer a fridaynightbash!® Pack for only $105 that allows fans to receive a ticket to all 11 Friday night games in 2009 (excluding special events) as well as an undated flex ticket and an official Bisons souvenir. For more information, fans should visit the team’s official website, www.bisons.com.
The food specials will include $3 hot dog, hamburgers and Italian sausages, $2 Coca-Cola sodas and waters and $3 beers.
2009 fridaynightbash!® Schedule
- April 10 – A-List
- April 24 – Large Marvin
- May 1 – The Boogie Monsters
- May 8 – Tom Stahl & The Dangerfields
- May 15 – All Jack’d Up
- May 22 – Papa and MamaRoot
- June 12 – TOAST!
- July 17 – Pirate Dreams
- July 31 – Joe and the Shmoes
- Aug. 14 – Fully Clothed Gents
- Aug. 21 – Naughty Dawg Band
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