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Scranton/WB Yankees outing planned

February

Ron, a reader from Pennsylvania, is willing to organize a game at Scranton if enough people are interested. This was posted yesterday, so here it is again in case you missed it:
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If enough people would be interested, I’m willing to organize a LoHud Yankees Blog group outing for a Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Yankees game this season at PNC Field, located just off I-81 in Moosic, Penn. The stadium is about 70 miles from Binghamton, 120 miles from Newark, 120 miles from Philadelphia and 145 miles from State College.

There are several group outing venues available, but the Coors Light Pavilion would be best for a group of about 20 – 30 people. It’s a multi-level area located down the left field line, and near the Yankees bullpen, offering the opportunity to sit or mingle during the game. A basic package costs about $25 providing each person a game ticket, all the food you can eat (hot dogs, hamburgers, chicken), soda, water and an SWB Yankees cap or program. Adult beverages are available at extra cost from a private bar area within the pavilion. Additional food options such as sausage and peppers, pasta, etc. are available if interested, but would increase the cost.

I assume a Friday, Saturday or Sunday would be best for everyone. At this point the games below are available. Anyone interested e-mail me at yankslifer@yahoo.com as soon as possible at with the date(s) best for you and thoughts/suggestions regarding the various food options. Once I seem to have a consensus I’ll e-mail those interested before I reserve a date and direct everyone how payment can be made. Please include your LoHud blog posting name in the e-mail so once organized I can let everyone know who’s coming.

Here are the dates:

Friday, June 6, 7:00, Norfolk Tides (Orioles) *
Saturday, June 7, 7:00, Syracuse Chiefs (Blue Jays)
Sunday, June 8, 5:00, Syracuse Chiefs (Blue Jays)
Saturday, June 21, 7:00, Toledo Mud Hens (Tigers)
Sunday, June 22, 5:00, Toledo Mud Hens (Tigers)
Saturday, Aug. 9, 7:00, Syracuse Chiefs (Blue Jays)
Friday, Aug. 22, 7:00, Lehigh Valley IronPigs (Phillies) *
Sunday, Aug. 24, 5:00, Buffalo Bisons (Indians)

post-game fireworks

This entry was posted on Saturday, February 23rd, 2008 at 2:18 pm by Peter Abraham.
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8 Responses to “Scranton/WB Yankees outing planned”

Whatevered February 23rd, 2008 at 2:34 pm
I think it’s a great idea Pete. Sad to say but I don’t live anywhere near NY lately. Whoever goes make sure to get some great pictures of our upcoming prospects. If it would be up to me I would go to one with fireworks. Probably wouldn’t want to go to a mud hen game though, the Tigers gave away plenty of prospects this offseason. Good Luck and have a great time.
ellen February 23rd, 2008 at 4:10 pm
I went to 2 games at Scranton last season and they were great! I would definitely be interested in a road trip this summer.
Buddy Biancalana February 23rd, 2008 at 4:11 pm
It would be cool if someone organized a Yankee road trip, catch a game in Camden Yards or Safeco etc… Logistically it would be a real pain in the butt, but it would be fairly easy to score some pretty decent seats. Just an idea.
Thrillington February 23rd, 2008 at 4:20 pm
I think some regional meet-ups could result from this. I would love to participate in a Chicago outing to a White Sox-Yankee game this season with other forumites.

I’d go to the Scranton meet, but there are no reservations available at Schrute Farms.
Sean Serritella - YankeesDaily February 23rd, 2008 at 7:01 pm
I use Access link and I’m not sure they drive to PA. I’d love to go to this though. I’ve always wondered why teams don’t have their farm clubs closer to where they play like in Sussex County New Jersey, the St. Louis Cardinals have a team there and that’s no where near Missouri. The games are great to watch.
2008 Yankees February 23rd, 2008 at 7:11 pm
The Cards USED to have a farm club there. It’s been maybe 4 years since they moved. The Skyland Skyhawks play in the CanAm independant league and use that stadium now.
Chris from Pinstriped Scranton February 23rd, 2008 at 10:30 pm
If you need any help with anything, by all means let me know. I’ve love to help you organize in any way possible. Being I’m in the area, and am down at the Stadium on a daily basis(possibly working there soon as a Scranton/Wilkes-Barre employee, job interview upcoming)so I definately am informed.

I could also help out with helping people find a good place to stay, eat, ect.

Anyhow, let me know. If you like, I’ll link this blog entry to my blog, and try and get more support if that would help.
Bob Merc-The Shift February 24th, 2008 at 8:26 pm
Ron,

I live here in Scranton also…please I do 2 live internet radio shows at TPSradio.net to push the word. We are about to merge with Ubroadcast.com so some big things are on the horizon for us. Plus I should be getting a press pass again this year. You can e-mail me at spasportsshift@hotmail.com

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