White Sox coming to B'ham in March
Barons Play Host to White Sox in March
Posted on Oct 23, 2006
BIRMINGHAM, AL – The Birmingham Barons, along with their parent club the Chicago White Sox, are proud to announce that for the first time since 2003, the two clubs will meet in an exhibition game at Hoover Metropolitan Stadium in 2007.
The two teams will meet at the Hoover Met on Thursday, March 29th, at 6:05pm. The Barons will open their 2007 Southern League schedule the following week when they host the Carolina Mudcats on April 5th. The White Sox, the 2005 World Series Champions, will open their own regular season schedule against the Cleveland Indians on April 2nd.
“We are very excited to kick off our 20th season at the Hoover Met with a Major League Exhibition Game featuring the Chicago White Sox and the Barons,” said Barons General Manager Jonathan Nelson. “Our partnership with the White Sox is very special and it will be great to welcome back many former Barons players who are in the midst of successful Major League careers.”
The Chicago White Sox have visited Birmingham four previous times, most recently in 2003. 2007 will mark 22nd year of affiliation between the Barons and Sox. "We always enjoy returning to Birmingham to play," said Ken Williams, White Sox General Manager. "We have a great relationship with the Barons, and for many of our players, this is a chance to return to a city that was an important stop on their way to the major leagues."
Tickets for the exhibition match-up are available now through the Barons box office. Tickets for box seats will be available for $15 to $18, while general admission seats are $10 for adults, and $9 for seniors, children under 12, and military personnel. Group ticket rates are available for groups of 20 or more.
For ticket information, please contact the Birmingham Barons by calling 205-988-3200 or visit www.barons.com .
Posted on Oct 23, 2006
BIRMINGHAM, AL – The Birmingham Barons, along with their parent club the Chicago White Sox, are proud to announce that for the first time since 2003, the two clubs will meet in an exhibition game at Hoover Metropolitan Stadium in 2007.
The two teams will meet at the Hoover Met on Thursday, March 29th, at 6:05pm. The Barons will open their 2007 Southern League schedule the following week when they host the Carolina Mudcats on April 5th. The White Sox, the 2005 World Series Champions, will open their own regular season schedule against the Cleveland Indians on April 2nd.
“We are very excited to kick off our 20th season at the Hoover Met with a Major League Exhibition Game featuring the Chicago White Sox and the Barons,” said Barons General Manager Jonathan Nelson. “Our partnership with the White Sox is very special and it will be great to welcome back many former Barons players who are in the midst of successful Major League careers.”
The Chicago White Sox have visited Birmingham four previous times, most recently in 2003. 2007 will mark 22nd year of affiliation between the Barons and Sox. "We always enjoy returning to Birmingham to play," said Ken Williams, White Sox General Manager. "We have a great relationship with the Barons, and for many of our players, this is a chance to return to a city that was an important stop on their way to the major leagues."
Tickets for the exhibition match-up are available now through the Barons box office. Tickets for box seats will be available for $15 to $18, while general admission seats are $10 for adults, and $9 for seniors, children under 12, and military personnel. Group ticket rates are available for groups of 20 or more.
For ticket information, please contact the Birmingham Barons by calling 205-988-3200 or visit www.barons.com .
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