Tigers to help Hens kick off '07 season

[Yoda]

I thought I would post this here since there are so many Tigers involved.

http://www.minorleaguebaseball.com/app/news/article.jsp?ymd=20070102&content_id=150207&vkey=pr_milb&fext=.jsp

01/02/2007 1:06 PM ET
Tigers help Mud Hens kick off '07 season
Toledo Mud Hens

Mark the date on your calendar -- Thursday, Jan. 18, 2007 -- and make your plans to be a part of this yearly event as the Mud Hens are pleased to present a lineup of special guests to help kick off the 2007 season of Tigers and Mud Hens baseball.

The event will be held at the SeaGate Centre in downtown Toledo, located across the street from Fifth Third Field.

Guests scheduled to appear: Detroit pitchers Kenny Rogers, Detroit pitcher Jeremy Bonderman, Detroit shortstop Carlos Guillen, Detroit outfielder Curtis Granderson, Detroit pitcher Nate Robertson, Tigers pitching coach Chuck Hernandez, Tigers bullpen coach Jeff Jones, Fox Sports Net announcers Mario Impemba and Rod Allen and mascots Muddy the Mud Hen and Muddonna.

From 6:30-7:30 p.m., the guests will be available to fans for a question-and-answer session followed by an autograph session from 7:30-8:30 p.m.

A silent/live auction will also take place at this year's event with a portion of the proceeds going to The Miracle League of Northwest Ohio (http://mlnwo.org).

Tickets for Fandemonium will be available starting at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 3. Tickets, which are limited in supply, are priced at $12 with a portion of the proceeds to benefit the "Helping Hens Fund" which benefits less fortunate children in the Northwest Ohio and Southeast Michigan area.

Fans can purchase tickets by phone at (419)725-HENS, online at www.mudhens.com or at the Mud Hens Swamp Shop at 406 Washington Street.

[cruzer1]

How do you kick off in baseball?

[DaYooperASBDT]

How do you kick off in baseball?

Don't know, but one time I saw Paul O'Neill (Yankees) misplay a ball in right, so he got mad and KICKED it all the way to the infield! One of the funniest plays ever.

[209A12]

How do you kick off in baseball?
Of course there's kicking in %&^@$%% baseball, you $&*@###^!!
Sincerely,
Sweet Lou

[eastside billee]

In a lot of ways, Toledo's Fandemonium is better than Tigerfest. You actually can meet the players - talk to them, get autographs. There are giveaways.
It's more laid back and a whole lot less people attend. It is definitely worth attending!

[mattie]

I've gone to every Mud Hens Fandemonium since the new ballpark opened. It's a really good time and billee is right. There aren't as many people in attendance which gives you more of an opportunity to chat with the players and coaches. It's a lot of fun!

However, this year they are having it at the Seagate Centre so I wonder if they are expecting a bigger turn out this year. I mean, the Mud Hens are back-to-back Governor's Cup Champions! :happy:

[Oblong]

Does Muddonna have a cone shaped bra?

[Casimir]

Aw, hell, if Rod Allen's gonna be there, I just may have to go for sure, pahd-nuh.

[Oblong]

"I was talking with Muddannuh at the batting cage today Mario...

[Casimir]

"I was talking with Muddannuh at the batting cage today Mario...

She did it again! She did it again!

OK, that doesn't work well.:embar: Maybe they could do a re-enactment of Rod's Japanese HBP.

[redshark63]

Erie is having their banquet in a few weeks.

Granderson to headline it.

http://seawolves.com/seawolves-news/2006/12/granderson-to-headline-2007-hot-stove-dinner


GRANDERSON TO HEADLINE 2007 HOT STOVE DINNER

December 15, 2006 | SeaWolves News

The Erie SeaWolves are pleased to announce that Curtis Granderson, former ‘Wolves and current Detroit Tigers centerfielder, will be the keynote speaker at the 2007 Hot Stove Dinner.

The event will be held Wednesday, January 24, 2007 at the Avalon Hotel. Doors open at 6:00 p.m. with a cocktail hour and dinner will begin at 7:00 p.m.

Individual tickets are available for $35 or a table of eight for $240 ($5 discount per ticket).
Also attending the event will be representatives from the Detroit Tigers, Mandalay Baseball and the Erie SeaWolves (Names to be announced).

For more information or to purchase tickets for the event, contact the SeaWolves at (814) 456-1300.

[JR]

OK, that doesn't work well.:embar: Maybe they could do a re-enactment of Rod's Japanese HBP.

LOL

[LJK004]

OK, that doesn't work well.:embar: Maybe they could do a re-enactment of Rod's Japanese HBP.

I'd love to see the video of that. I've heard about it many times, but I've never seen the video.

Either way, I might have to make the trip for this (the kickoff, but if they show the video...)

[JR]

I'd love to see the video of that. I've heard about it many times, but I've never seen the video.

Either way, I might have to make the trip for this (the kickoff, but if they show the video...)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Aw8iF9Zxaz0

[Casimir]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Aw8iF9Zxaz0

Thank you. I know its been posted here before (at least I've heard rumblings that it has), but I've always seemed to have missed it and I didn't want to have to ask for it to be reposted.

[Yoda]

I just noticed that the C on his jersey stood for Carp. What a horrible baseball team name.

[Casimir]

I just noticed that the C on his jersey stood for Carp. What a horrible baseball team name.

I had to do a double take on the word "Carp" on the jersey. I coulda swore I saw "Crap".

Ol' Rod looked a bit winded at the end of his jaunt through the field. I bet he was glad to return to the dugout rather than have to run the bases. Hopefully when he hit the showers he got rid of that poor excuse for a pornstache.

[Charles Liston]

I just noticed that the C on his jersey stood for Carp. What a horrible baseball team name.

A fish that can live on chewing gum wrappers? What's wrong with that?

[Yoda]

A fish that can live on chewing gum wrappers? What's wrong with that?

I used to catch them in the Muskeegon River actually. They're a lot of fun. I was never hungry enough to taste one though.

[Casimir]

I used to catch them in the Muskeegon River actually. They're a lot of fun. I was never hungry enough to taste one though.

Isn't carp a food staple in Japan?

[Yoda]

Isn't carp a food staple in Japan?

Those orientals eat some weird stuff. I wouldn't be surprised.

[Casimir]

Those orientals eat some weird stuff. I wouldn't be surprised.

Yoda, no need to thank me.

Carp Casserole (http://www.activeangler.com/resources/cooking/recipes/carp/carp_recipe1.asp)

• 3 cups cooked carp
• 2 cups cooked rice
• 2 tablespoons grated onion
• 2 tablespoons melted margarine
• 1 tablespoon minced parsley
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1/2 cup milk
• 2 well-beaten eggs
• 1 teaspoon salt
• Pepper to taste

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Combine ingredients. Place in greased loaf pan. Bake for 40 minutes. Serve with fresh salad, small boiled and buttered potatoes sprinkled with parsley, and creamed peas.

[DaYooperASBDT]

A fish that can live on chewing gum wrappers? What's wrong with that?

Where would we be without bottom feeders?

Lawyer joke coming in 3,2,1 ......

[DaYooperASBDT]

My dad went on a fishing/camping hike in the Eastern U.P. one time. He said he lived on Carp for a week. Let's just say he recommends putting Carp in a smoker first, then maybe try a ten-foot pole ....

[LJK004]

Thanks for the link. That was well worth the wait. That could be one of the funniest videos I've ever seen.

As for Carp, I remember when I was a kid going to Greenfield Village and watching the carp eat anything thrown into the water. Ah yes the good ol' days...

[clinker]

Yoda, no need to thank me.

Carp Casserole (http://www.activeangler.com/resources/cooking/recipes/carp/carp_recipe1.asp)

• 3 cups cooked carp
• 2 cups cooked rice
• 2 tablespoons grated onion
• 2 tablespoons melted margarine
• 1 tablespoon minced parsley
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1/2 cup milk
• 2 well-beaten eggs
• 1 teaspoon salt
• Pepper to taste

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Combine ingredients. Place in greased loaf pan. Bake for 40 minutes. Serve with fresh salad, small boiled and buttered potatoes sprinkled with parsley, and creamed peas.

Dear God, remember to remove the mud line first, one knick and it will be a crap casserole.

[DaYooperASBDT]

That's the case with Catfish too. That mud line is nasty.

[Casimir]

As for Carp, I remember when I was a kid going to Greenfield Village and watching the carp eat anything thrown into the water. Ah yes the good ol' days...

Cedar Point carp are kind of amusing, too. Bouncing off of each other, practically above the water line for half a day, waiting for someone to throw something/anything at them.

[LJK004]

Cedar Point carp are kind of amusing, too. Bouncing off of each other, practically above the water line for half a day, waiting for someone to throw something/anything at them.

Last time I went to Cedar Point a few of my buddies thought it was beyond hilarious to spit in the pond next to the Iron Dragon while we were in line (shocking, I know, the Iron Dragon had a Line) and watch the carp eat the spit.

[potthole]

Last time I went to Cedar Point a few of my buddies thought it was beyond hilarious to spit in the pond next to the Iron Dragon while we were in line (shocking, I know, the Iron Dragon had a Line) and watch the carp eat the spit.


I was there this summer, and groups of kids still found it super funny to do that.

[Casimir]

I was there this summer, and groups of kids still found it super funny to do that.

Proof that the best of traditions never die. They just get passed on from generation to generation.

[DaYooperASBDT]

Top Six Family Traditions in Ohio:

1. Making armpit noises
2. "Pull My Finger"
3. Spitting into the fish pond
4. Picnic Table Water-Skiing
5. M-80 Toss
6. Home Junkyarding

[MotownWebGuy]

Fandemonium Tickets Selling Quickly

Since the Mud Hens announced the lineup of Detroit Tigers' stars scheduled to appear at the 2007 Fandemonium, tickets have been selling as fast as Mud Hens Opening Day tickets! As of today, Monday, January 8th, there are approximately 75 tickets remaining for this year's Fandemonium which is being held at the SeaGate Centre on Thursday, January 18 at 6:30 p.m. The SeaGate Centre is located directly across the street from Fifth Third Field in downtown Toledo. Fans can order tickets to the event by phone at (419)725-HENS, online at www.mudhens.com, or at the Mud Hens' first base box office. Tickets are priced at $12 with a portion of the proceeds to benefit the “Helping Hens Fund” which benefits less fortunate children in the Northwest Ohio and Southeast Michigan area.

In addition to the already star-studded lineup schedule for Fandemonium, two additional Tigers' are schedule to make the trip to Toledo. The Tigers' have announced that both Gary Sheffield and Magglio Ordonez have been added to the roster of players and coaches who will be in attendance!

The other guests scheduled to appear at this year's event include:

*Detroit Pitcher Kenny Rogers
*Detroit Pitcher Jeremy Bonderman
*Detroit Shortstop Carlos Guillen
*Detroit Outfielder Curtis Granderson
*Detroit Pitcher Nate Robertson
*Detroit Tigers’ Pitching Coach Chuck Hernandez
*Detroit Tigers’ Bullpen Coach Jeff Jones
*Fox Sports Net announcers Mario Impemba & Rod Allen
*Mascots Muddy the Mud Hen & Muddonna

The event will begin at 6:30 p.m. and the guests will be available to fans for a question and answer session followed by an autograph session from approximately 7:30-8:30 p.m. Don't forget to stop by the Mud Hens Swamp Shop at the ballpark to pick up a baseball, jersey, or other item to get autographed at the event. A silent/live auction will also take place at this year’s event with a portion of the proceeds going to The Miracle League of Northwest Ohio.

[Ranger]

I'll be there for the 4th or 5th consecutive year with a 16"x20" photo of Magglio hitting the walk-off in game 4 of the ALCS.

[Charles Liston]

It would be great if they had a batting cage. Put Rod in there and then, as a surprise, bring in that Japanese pitcher to drill him.

[mckibbka]

sold out at 1500...glad i got my 2 tickets! 1500 people is all they let in? I should have a good shot at getting the autographs then!

[Frink]

Holy smokes, sold out? I was thinking of making the trek from Lansing, but I guess it seems unlikely. If anyone feels like selling their tickets, please let me know. I'll buy.

[mckibbka]

Here's the link: http://mudhens.com/view_news.asp?id=347

January 18th Fandemonium Sold Out - Fans Still Have Chance To Win Tickets
The Toledo Mud Hens are pleased to announce today that the 2007 Fandemonium event is sold out. A total of 1,500 tickets have been sold for this annual Toledo tradition which will take place on Thursday, January 18th..

**Fans that want to attend the event to see the defending American League Champions still have an opportunity to do so. The Mud Hens will hold an online ticket raffle for pairs of free tickets for several lucky fans. No purchase necessary to enter. Fans can log on to www.mudhens.com beginning Thursday, January 11 and enter their name for the random drawing that will occur next Tuesday, January 16 at Noon. The winners will be notified by phone.**

The event will be held at the SeaGate Centre in downtown Toledo, located across the street from Fifth Third Field.

Guests scheduled to appear:

*Detroit Outfielder Gary Sheffield
*Detroit Outfielder Magglio Ordonez
*Detroit Outfielder Curtis Granderson
*Detroit Pitcher Jeremy Bonderman
*Detroit Pitcher Nate Robertson
*Detroit Pitcher Kenny Rogers
*Detroit Pitcher Mike Maroth
*Detroit Shortstop Carlos Guillen
*Detroit Tigers’ First Base Coach Andy Van Slyke
*Detroit Tigers’ Bullpen Coach Jeff Jones
*Fox Sports Net announcers Mario Impemba & Rod Allen
*Mascots Muddy the Mud Hen, Muddonna, and PAWS
*Guest list is subject to change

Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and the program will begin at 6:30 p.m. with player introductions & video highlights. From 6:30-7:30 p.m., the guests will answer fan questions and take part in a live auction. The guests will then sign autographs from 7:30-8:30 p.m.

**Due to the large amount of fans expected at this year's event, autographs are limited to one item per guest. All autographs are not guaranteed. Thank you for your cooperation.

A portion of the proceeds of this year's ticket sales will go to the “Helping Hens Fund” which benefits less fortunate children in the Northwest Ohio and Southeast Michigan area.

A portion of the proceeds from the live/silent auctions at this year’s event will go to The Miracle League of Northwest Ohio. Contact: Jeff Barton (419) 478-7421 http://mlnwo.org

[Frink]

Awesome, thanks very much.

[Ranger]

sold out at 1500...glad i got my 2 tickets! 1500 people is all they let in? I should have a good shot at getting the autographs then!
That what makes it so great. You get everyone's autograph in a reasonable time - and it leaves you time to go get more than one for some players.