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Dreaming Of A Season
Winter chills and unblossomed fields cover the earth, a virus runs rampant throughout the land. Canceled activities, sick people see hardships and suffer. Questions asked about what is going on, what’s happening, turmoil and grief go hand in hand. There is hope. Prayers and positive vibes constantly being shared by many.
One activity that remains constant in many minds is the hope of a baseball season, social gatherings that bring relief and joy, even if only for a few hours.
Posters
Hello everyone.
This is not a new item. It is one I had from last year. 2019 Eastern League All-Star Game, The Diamond in Richmond, Virginia. The Diamond is home to The Richmond Flying Squirrels. What an event it was!! A four day event! Kicked off the Sunday before with a celebration on Browns Island, Monday in Downtown Richmonds
Business District with prizes and giveaways, and later that night a Country Music Jam at Richmond Raceway (my friend and I did not go to that event), and Tuesday night was the Home Run Derby with an event at The Diamond around noon to have some prizes and giveaways, finally The
Eastern League All Star Game at The Diamond, it was an outstanding weekend!
Before the All Star Game, fans were invited to get autographs. I had won the poster in the image and had the entire Western Division autograph that poster.
Unfortunately, due to the amount of people and time, many had time for one All Star Team. I was fortunate enough to get the division I wanted.
The other item, is a poster I designed last year of Long Island Ducks manager, Wally Backman, who was nice enough to sign it for me prior to a Sunday afternoon game.
©2020 Richmond Flying Squirrels
©2020 Long Island Ducks
2019 Eastern League All-Star Game, hosted by The Richmond Flying Squirrels, Richmond VA
The 2019 Eastern League held its annual all star game this year in Richmond Virginia and was hosted by the Richmond Flying Squirrels.
This was an excellent four day celebration. Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Todd “Parney” Parnell and General Manager Ben Rothrock were on hand for the full four day event.
The events had a decent turnout and the All Star Game and Home Run Derby were both a lot of fun to attend. I am so glad I went. The All-Star Game was complete by a game ending fireworks show, which enhanced the Western Division win over the Eastern Division 5-0.
The game saw a sellout crowd of 9,560 fans, the most in the Eastern League All-Star Game’s recorded history. The fans attending any or all of the events enjoyed themselves immensely, as magic filled the air for our countries national pastime.
I am so glad I went. It’s a vacation to remember for a long time.
For more information on the Richmond Flying Squirrels:
https://www.milb.com/richmond
For information on the Eastern League:
https://www.milb.com/eastern
Richmond Virginia, USA
Eastern League All-Star Game July 10, 2019 Hosted by The Richmond Flying Squirrels, Richmond Virginia
Summer is in full swing and baseball leagues are almost at the half way point throughout all leagues from coast to coast.
This year will be special in Richmond Virginia. The Richmond Flying Squirrels are hosting this years Eastern League All-Star game on July 10, 2019.
Throughout the week, the Squirrels will be hosting a series of events.
Here is what is going on, straight from the Richmond Flying Squirrels website:
Sunday, July 7 | Mayor Levar Stoney’s All-Star Week Kickoff
Mayor Levar Stoney’s All-Star Week Kickoff will feature live performances by renowned musical artists Mighty Joshua and Trongone Band. There will also be a special performance by Ephesus Drumline. Gates open at 4 p.m. and the event runs from 5 p.m.-8:30 p.m.Summer is in full swing and baseball leagues are almost at the half way point throughout all leagues from coast to coast.
Monday, July 8 | All-Star Music Country Jam at Richmond Raceway featuring Big & Rich
Join the Flying Squirrels and the All-Star Week entourage for a special night of country music at Virginia Credit Union LIVE! at Richmond Raceway. The Squirrels will be rolling out the red carpet for All-Star Week guests, fans, visiting dignitaries and special musical guests. World-renowned stars Big & Rich will headline the All-Star Country Music Jam, plus special guests Cowboy Troy, DJ Sinister and Mickie James! Gates open at 6 p.m. and the concert begins at 7 p.m.
Tuesday, July 9 | Eastern League Celebrity Home Run Derby & All-Star Pep Rally
On Tuesday, July 9, the Flying Squirrels will host the Eastern League Celebrity Home Run Derby, featuring the All-Star players and special guests participating in a series of home run and hitting challenges. The event will feature a star-studded list of participants with ties to the Richmond area from across the sports and entertainment world.
The Celebrity Home Run Derby special guests include:
– Six-time All-Star and San Francisco Giants great Will Clark
– 12-year MLB player, manager of the Flying Squirrels and the Western Division All-Stars Willie Harris
– Former Richmond Brave, two-time World Series champion and Eastern Division All-Stars manager Mike Mordecai
– NASCAR driver Elliott Sadler
– Former VCU and NBA star Eric Maynor
– Former Penn State and Seattle Seahawks Super Bowl champion Michael Robinson
– Former UVA and New Orleans Saints quarterback Aaron Brooks
– University of Richmond head men’s basketball coach Chris Mooney
– VCU head men’s basketball coach Mike Rhoades
– Former University of Richmond and NFL running back Tim Hightower
– Former Flying Squirrels standout Mark Minicozzi
– Star of the hit TV show Survivor Jonny Fairplay
– Former VCU basketball star and current Indianapolis Colts tight end Mo Alie-Cox
– 12-year professional soccer player and Virginia Sports Hall of Fame inductee Rob Ukrop
Gates open at 4 p.m. and the Derby will take place from 6 p.m.-8 p.m.
The band Three Sheets to the Wind will perform following the Celebrity Home Run Derby.
On Tuesday, July 9, there will be an All-Star Pep Rally in downtown Richmond from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in partnership with Venture Richmond at One James Center Plaza, 901 E. Cary Street.
Wednesday, July 10 | 2019 Eastern League All-Star Game
This is it! The best of the best at The Diamond on Wednesday, July 10, 2019, marking the first Eastern League All-Star Game ever hosted in Richmond. This mid-summer classic includes some of Major League Baseball’s brightest stars of tomorrow. The Eastern and Western division rivals will also be led by a celebrity manager in each dugout.
Postgame Fireworks
Celebrity Managers
Future MLB Stars.
The game will be broadcast live in primetime throughout the Richmond region on CBS 6 and WCVE!
Prior to the game, join us for the Squirrels Way All-Star Block Party from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. and enjoy a pregame concert from the band Spiderkelly!
Gates for the All-Star Game open at 4 p.m. and first pitch is scheduled for 7:05 p.m.
Before the All-Star Game, fans can meet the stars of the Eastern League during an autograph session, featuring the All-Star players from the Eastern and Western Divisions. The All-Star teams will be comprised of the top players from around the league, with affiliates of the San Francisco Giants, New York Yankees, Boston Red Sox, Washington Nationals, Baltimore Orioles, New York Mets, Cleveland Indians, Pittsburgh Pirates, Toronto Blue Jays, Detroit Tigers, Colorado Rockies and Philadelphia Phillies.The Eastern Division autograph session will run from 4:15 p.m.-5 p.m. and the Western Division autograph session will run from 5:15 p.m.-6 p.m.
[copyright 2019 Richmond Flying Squirrels]
For information about the Richmond Flying Squirrels and the All-Star Game: https://www.milb.com/richmond
Western Division Roster http://www.milb.com/documents/0/8/4/308498084/2019_Western_Division_All_Star_Game_Roster_2019_06_26_.pdf
Eastern Division Roster http://www.milb.com/documents/4/2/2/308497422/2019_Eastern_Division_All_Star_Game_Roster.pdf
Summer Fun 2019
My list of things to do this summer include work in my profession, yard work and of course baseball.
The Atlantic League of Professional Baseball (Independent Baseball) and The Eastern League (MiLB) are in full swing.
Since the start of the season, I have attended about ten Long Island Duck games. It’s been fun! The team is doing well, despite losing about nine pitchers signing contracts with various Major League baseball teams. I always feel like a kid again. The sunshine, the roar of the crowd and having a baseball thrown to me makes for a wonderful event!
My annual visit to the Richmond Virginia this year, takes me again, to see Richmond Flying Squirrels baseball. This year is a little different. They are hosting the Eastern League All-Star Game. This will be only the second one I have ever attended, the first was in 2018 when the Long Island Ducks hosted the Atlantic League All-star Game.
The Flying Squirrels are hosting a four day event 2019 All-Star Celebration, from Sunday, July 7 at Browns Island to kick off the big show. A country music event is scheduled for Monday, July 8. The Home Run Derby is on Tuesday, July 9 and the All-Star Game on Wednesday, July 10.
In-between activities will include enjoy other sites of Virginia and enjoying the company of a very good friend. While this will be my only vacation this year, I will be enjoying the rest of the baseball season watching Long Island Ducks baseball.
Until next time, my friends, enjoy your summer!
Image ©2019 Richmond Flying Squirrels
Image ©2019 Richmond Flying Squirrels
2019 MiLB Rule Changes Unveiled (continuing story)
(from a continuing story I have been following across baseball, from MLB to MiLB to The Atlantic League of Professional Ball Players)
[additional story and link by Ball Park Digest Editors March 29 2019]
Baseball in its infinite wisdom, continues to incorporate rule changes. First to experiment are teams in The Atlantic League of Professional Ball Players.
Three batter minimum for pitchers (unless it is two outs, pitcher does not have to face two more the next inning), size of bases will go up to 18″, pitchers mound to be moved back two feet, no infield shift, limit of mound visits, possible rob umps to assist umpires. Many fans think this to be a joke. What next? Robo – players, robo umps, rob fans, robo venders?
The Commissioner, Rob Manfred, does not even seem to care and expressed that is why it is starting out in the Atlantic League, when asked by Michael Kay pertaining to pitchers possibly getting injured.
Not it appears that Minor League Baseball will be incorporating some or all of those experimental rule changes.
In a recent article by Ball Park Digest (a very good e-zine by the way), mentioned that thee will be a small twist to their experimental rule changes in each of the different levels in Double A and Triple A leagues. Unlike the Atlantic league, Minor league will make a revision to the Extra Inning Runner on Second Base rule, unlike the Atlantic League, which at this time remains as it is like previous seasons.
For more information you can visit Ballpark Digest:
This link is directly from MiNOR League Baseball:
Flying Squirrels Hopeful on New Ballpark Talks
This is a follow up story to a feature from the Richmond Flying Squirrels Eastern League AA minor league team) and their seeking a new ball park. The link above provides further information.
A few years ago, the minor league team of the San Fransisco Giants, had been debating with the Greater Richmond area about new development of a new ball park for the Squirrels. Discussion has gone on for years.
Now, the Squirrels are looking pretty much to replace the old stadium and start fresh.
You can read here. Please feel free to post comments on this.
Sports design.
Feeling a little creative, I was inspired by the All Star Game I am going to in Richmond Virginia during July 2019. I am actually very excited for two reasons to attend this event. I’ll be seeing my long time friend of 12 years and it will be my second All Star Game I have ever attended, in all my years of baseball. The first one was last year, when The Long Island Ducks hosted the event.
Anyone in the area of Richmond Virginia interested in the event from July 7 through July 10 2019 can visit the Richmond Flying Squirrels at
I e-mailed the Flying Squirrels to see if they want to use my art. I hope they will, even though they already had the All Star Game logo designed for that event. I was just trying a different perspective.
[Design ©2019 LA Photography/Graphic Design. Richmond Flying Squirrels logo, All Star Game logo, RVA logo, Eastern League and MiLB logos ©2019 all rights reserved]
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