The semi-final version of the Bisons’ 2009 Season Preview Show is set to air on Sunday at 5 p.m. (WWKB-AM 1520). A dynamic and well versed panel will join me on the program. Each will share their thoughts on who could end up in Buffalo and provide a broader scope of who’s waiting in the wings to join the Bisons’ clubhouse.

The final of our five shows will be broadcast from Coca-Cola Field on April 5 as the 2009 Bisons arrive for the first time. If you’ve missed any of our three Season Preview Shows: CLICK HERE!

Here’s who is on and how to read their work before the show;
Mike Harrington of the Buffalo News has covered the Bisons for over 20 years and has been privy to the franchise’s most significant moments. He’ll share his thoughts on the impact of the Mets affiliation and the things that could lay ahead for the new affiliate.

Toby Hyde orchestrates one of the most detailed blogs Mets fans have to follow the minor league action throughout the season. Part of the SportsNet New York network (SNY), the site features daily recaps from every US based minor league affiliate and has a very impressive library of Mets MiLB player biographies.

Adam Rubin has been on the Mets beat for the New York Daily News since 2003 and also contributes to Baseball America. Rubin’s work is featured in the B.A. Prospect Handbook again this year and he will provide valuable background on why each player is ranked in system and who is on the fringes of making the Mets or becoming a Bisons player when he joins us from Port St. Lucie.

~ Ben Wagner

The Buffalo Bisons, Triple-A affiliate of the New York Mets, played to a 4-4 tie against the New Orleans Zephyrs (Marlins) on Tuesday afternoon from Jupiter, FL.

Bisons outfielder Jesus Feliciano went 2-3 with a pair of doubles and two runs scored. Outfielder Fernando Martinez’s (pictured right) RBI-single in the ninth inning helped the Bisons pull even with the Zephyrs.

On the mound, RHP Kyle Snyder threw three scoreless innings while Valerio de los Santos and Connor Robertson each chipped in an inning of scoreless relief.

Following Wednesday’s camp day, the Bisons return to the field, facing Memphis (St. Louis), on Thursday afternoon.

Just so ya know… Game reports are called in as a courtesy to the Bisons Media/PR department. No official box score and/or game report is available for any minor league spring games.

Today’s News & Notes
The Bisons are now 0-2-2 in their 10-game exhibition schedule (one game lost to rain).

There are just 16 days until the Bisons open up the 2009 season on Thursday, April 9 against the Pawtucket Red Sox (3:05 p.m.). Tickets are now on-sale at bisons.com or by calling THE-HERD at (843-4373).

Opening Day will be the first of nearly 40 televised games on Time Warner Cable SportsNet. Get the entire TV schedule: CLICK HERE!

The fourth of five Season Preview Shows will air on WWKB-AM 1520 this Sunday from 5-6 p.m. The final show, April 5, will be broadcast from Coca-Cola Field at the 2009 Bisons arrive for the first time after breaking Spring Training camp. Your calls (716-843-1520) and comments (broadcast@bisons.com) will be welcome as we broadcast live!

~ Ben Wagner

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~ I can’t wait, bw

Infielder Jose Coronado (pictured right) smacked a two-run home run and infielder Rob Mackowiak went 3-4 during Buffalo’s 11-3 loss against the Memphis Redbirds, Sunday afternoon from Jupiter, FL.

Bisons’ outfielder Fernando Martinez was 2-5 at the plate while Coronado finished the game 1-3 ,with his first HR, during the loss. The Bisons are 0-2-1 in their 11-game exhibition schedule. Saturday’s game against New Orleans was postponed due to rain.

Today’s tidbit: Game reports are called in as a courtesy to the Bisons Media/PR. No official box score and/or game report is available for any minor league spring games.

News & Notes
The New York Mets steamrolled Atlanta 12-1 this afternoon and Johan Santana looked in midseason form. Read the recap: CLICK HERE!

Today was the third of five Season Preview Shows. Next Sunday’s show airs live on WWKB-AM 1520 with the show on April 5 originating form Coca-Cola Field as the team arrives for the first time. For previous shows and more information: CLICK HERE!

There are just 18 days until the Bisons open up the 2009 season on Thursday, April 9 against the Pawtucket Red Sox (3:05 p.m.). Tickets are now on-sale at bisons.com or by calling THE-HERD at (843-4373).

~ Ben Wagner

The third installment of the 2009 Bisons’ Season Preview Show begins at 5 o’clock tonight on the Bisons flagship, WWKB-AM 1520 and Mets great Ed Kranepool, who started his professional baseball career in the Nickel City will headline tonight’s show.

Not to spoil the surprise but Ed Kranepool had never seen the famous Saturday Night Live skit with Bill Murray, involving him and other Mets from nearly three decades ago. What a moment, witnessing him view the footage in our offices and you’ll enjoy hearing him talk about it on the show.

Beginning Monday, you can enjoy an archived version of the show exclusively on Bisons.com if you missed any of the show or the first two programs.

~ Ben Wagner