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4 Lets Go Streaking

8 Q&A with James Simmons

13 Coleman Player of the Week

14 Team Rosters

17 Your invitation

18 Score Cards

21 Season Highlights

24 The Promo Squad

26 Staff question

30 A’s affiliate update

31 Stadium Map

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There has been no team hotter in baseball than the Stockton Ports have been in June and the begin-

ning of July. Since June 11, the Ports have won 20-of-22 games (through July 7). Over the course of that span, the Ports have compiled an impressive list of team and individual streaks that have helped lift the Ports to victory.

After struggling in May, the Ports were looking to rebound with a big month of June. And the Ports delivered, giving their fans a run that was not matched at any level of baseball. Bats started to connect, pitching stayed hot and their defense started to click.

“You just can’t stop working,” says manager Webster Garrison. “Things may not be going as well as we want it to, because we were playing a lot better earlier, but we just have to work through it.”

And work they did. After failing to win a series since May 5-8 against Lake Elsinore at home, the Ports came home to face two incredibly offensive teams to start June: the High Desert Mavericks and the Rancho Cucamonga Quakes. Both were at the top of the league of-fensively and were looking to continue their mashing ways against the strug-

gling Ports. And that’s when it clicked. The Ports swept both teams. After that, the Boys of Banner Island were off to the races, and Garrison knew it.

“I was excited early, it was early. It was that first homestand we came back from Bakersfield and we played the south divi-sion teams,” Webby recalled of when he knew things had clicked. “Guys started putting good at-bats together, and we continued to pitch well and we started playing some real good defense. It just all came together.”

And did it ever come together. As a team, the Ports raised their batting average from .248 to .276, and blasted 25 home runs during the 17-game win streak. Players such as Michael Choice, Rashun Dixon, Dusty Coleman and Mi-chael Gilmartin all seemed to find their stride at the same time, and once one guy got hot, another followed.

Coleman, who had struggled with his timing early in the season, was one of the first guys to get hot, going on a 14-game hitting streak that included 21 hits, six doubles, a triple and three home runs. Oh yeah, and he was hitting .404 during the streak.

“[The hit streak] was good.” Coleman said. “I was definitely coming off strug-gling a little bit. I just got a little more consistent at the plate, and contributing every game was nice. It’s definitely some-thing you try not to think about but it’s a good thing when it happens.”

Following in Coleman’s footsteps, Mi-chael Choice got equally hot. The former first round pick of the A’s has a 29 game on-base streak (through July 7), which is the second longest streak in the Califor-nia League this season. And Choice has

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one other rather impressive streak: a five-game home run streak that went from July 2 to July 6.

“It was a lot more fun, easier to come to the park every day with no stress,” Said Choice of all the streaks. “Basically I’m just implementing what [hitting coach] Brain McArn and I have been working on, just staying with the same approach. In baseball you might be locked in, hit-ting baseballs right at people, or things just don’t roll your way some days, you can’t just change your approach. So I’m just staying with my same approach no matter what happens. ”

One thing that everyone on the team stresses however is that it was a team effort on the offensive side that helped propel the Ports past their opposition.

“It’s just everybody,” said Garrison. “We weren’t relying on one guy. One day it was this guy, the next another guy would step up. When everybody is going at the same time, it’s just awesome to see.”

While the team effort on offense has helped the Ports surge in June, strong pitching also played a key role in the length of the streak. Ports starting pitchers were phenomenal through the streak, capturing 10 of the 17 wins. But it was the work of the bullpen that truly impressed their manager.

“Let’s talk about big contributions [from the bullpen]. I mean that bullpen has been tremendous all year. Those guys have been doing an outstanding job,” Garrison said in praise of the pen. “Sometimes they have to come in early and get overworked a little bit, and no one is complaining. All they say is ‘I want the ball.’

“That’s good to hear, because sometimes in the beginning of the year when the bullpen gets over worked, they aren’t going to say they don’t want the ball, but you can see it in their eyes like ‘Man, I’m up here again?’ But those guys want the ball, and it showed. They came out and kept putting up zeros. They kept us in games that we were losing to give us a chance to win and when we were winning they just closed the door.”

No one takes individual credit for the streak, be it from the guy that is hitting the bombs to the guy that is shutting the door on the opponent. And because of this cohesive sense of team togetherness, they had the chance to revel in a feeling that not many teams have had the oppor-tunity to experience: a streak that makes people stand up and take notice.

“It feels good,” Garrison said. “I’ve never been part of a 17-game win streak, like I told the guys when we finally lost. As a player, coach, or manager, so that was fun for me. And none of the guys have ever been a part of a streak like that. That was fun for me, I’ve never been a part of anything like that. We just always found ways to win.”

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Right-handed pitcher James Sim-mons has been on a long road to recovery. Simmons had been a first

round Oakland A’s pick in 2007. In his 2009 season with the Sacramento River Cats, he injured his shoulder, and ended up missing the entire 2010 season trying to identify the cause of the injury and then resolve it. Now he’s back on the mound, having made his first start with the Ports on June 30, when he went 3.1 innings giving up no runs and just one hit. Catch up with Simmons as he gets back into the swing of things after his rehab process!

How did you feel about your first start with the Stockton Ports?

I was real excited. I had that long layoff because of the injury, and was out for close to a year and a half. So it was really exciting to get back out there and have some success right off the bat. I’ve been working real hard on this rehab process so it was kind of nice to see the reward, the light at the end of the tunnel.

Can you tell me a little more about the injury?I got hurt at the end of the 2009 season

in Sacramento. I rehabbed that for three weeks. It was my shoulder, and it got better and I went and pitched in the fall league in Arizona. After that they told me to take a month and a half off, no throw-ing, and just give my arm a rest. I started getting ready for spring training in 2010, and I started playing catch and it just felt like someone was stabbing a knife into my shoulder. I told them I wanted to get an MRI, and I got the MRI and it came back negative, it didn’t show any tears or anything like that, it just said I had some inflammation, and that put me on some anti-inflammatory medicine and sent me to physical therapy. I did that for a month and it didn’t get any better, so they gave me a cortisone shot. That didn’t work, and I requested another MRI, because I knew something was wrong, but it just wasn’t showing up. So I got the second MRI and it showed a little white spot on the supraspinatus tendon, which the doc-tor said wouldn’t be causing the pain I was having. So they gave me a PRP injec-tion and I rehabbed that for three weeks, and that didn’t work either. So finally I called up out head trainer, and I let him know that none of that stuff worked, and I should probably do the arthroscopic surgery and find out what the problem was. So they did that almost a year ago. They went in there and I had a frayed labrum, frayed supraspinatus tendon, and bursitis. So they shaved off the fraying, took out the bursa, and I’ve been rehab-bing it ever since.

That must have been frustrating! How did you stay motivated throughout the process?

Yeah, it started getting frustrating. The doctors kept telling me to take this anti-inflammatory and give it a month and you’ll be good to throw. And so I’d go out and throw about 15 pitches, then

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throw one straight into the ground and grab my shoulder because it hurt so bad. So after about four or five times doing that, I finally got a little frustrated and said there’s something wrong, because I can’t throw at all! I mean, I stayed optimistic throughout the whole thing, but it was tough. The hardest part, the whole time I was in physical therapy before I had the surgery was not knowing what was wrong with me. It would have been a lot easier for me to know, okay, this is what’s wrong with you, let’s go ahead and take the proper procedure to get it fixed. So that was the hardest part, and once I had the surgery, I knew it could only get better from there, because I knew exactly what was wrong and fixed it. Or they said they fixed it, so all my trust was in them, that they did the right thing, and they did. And so it could only go uphill from there.

How did it feel coming here to Stock-ton and getting to start again?

I was really excited. Obviously I want to get back to where I was, but I was just excited to be back on the field, because you never know how long you have to play. I’m real fortunate that it wasn’t anything serious and I’m able to come back out here and do what I love.

What goals do you have for this season?

I’d like to just keep progressing and getting better. I know my velocity needs to get a little better, and I think that’ll come as time goes by, and it’s only been a year since I had the surgery. So I feel like I’m on track, and obviously I just want to stay healthy. That’s the main goal.

Being from California, does playing here give your family a chance to catch your starts?I think we’re in High Desert for this next road trip, and that’s about an hour from my house, and I’m scheduled to pitch, so my family’s going to make the drive and watch me. They haven’t really been able to see me throw much since I’ve been in pro-ball because our AA team is in Mid-land, and AAA is in Sacramento, and they work, so it’s hard for them to find time to get out to a game. They probably come once or twice a season. So it’ll be nice for them to be able to drive an hour and see me play. And I know they’re dying to see me play since I missed a year and a half. My dad’s favorite time of the year was watching me play or listening to it on the Internet broadcast, so he’s real excited.

Is there anything else you think Ports fans should know about you?

I’m definitely here to help the team win. Whether I’m here for the rest of the year, or I get sent out, that’s what I’m going to do. I’m going go out there and compete and give the team a chance to win. I know that’s what the fans like to see.

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Ports shortstop, Dusty Coleman, has come alive the past week to capture the title of California League Player

of the Week for the week of June 27-July 3, Minor League Baseball announced on Tuesday. Coleman hit .458 in seven games with four doubles, a triple, a home run, eight RBIs, eight runs, and three stolen bases on the week.

Coleman missed the 2010 season with a wrist injury, but got off to a good start with the Ports to begin the 2011 season. In April Coleman batted .299 with five doubles and a home run. After struggling in May, hitting just .171, Coleman found his swing and raised his batting average from .211 to .244 in 14 games. Cole-man is currently on a 14-game hit streak heading into the July 5 game against High Desert after going 2-for-5 with the game-winning two-run home run in the Independence Day game in Adelanto.

This is Coleman’s first Player of the Week honor. He had been previously named to the Midwest League (Low-A) mid-season All-Star team in 2009. While with Kane County in 2009, Coleman hit .254 with 22, 4 triples, 8 home runs, and 42 RBIs.

DUSTY COLEMAN NAMED CAL LEAGUE PLAYER OF THE WEEK

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# YRS PITCHERS (15) B/T HT 34 3 Benacka, Michael R/R 6-127 1 Brown Jacob R/L 6-217 4 Carignan, Andrew R/R 5-10 15 6 Deal, Scott R/R 6-3 29 2 Gilliam, Robert R/R 6-1 46 6 Guzman, Jose R/R 5-1117 3 Hart, Michael R/R 6-016 2 Hoehn, Connor R/R 6-121 2 Huttenlocker, AJ L/L 6-444 3 Landsford, Josh R/R 6-2 1 Marti, Yadel R/R 5-1111 2 Maderos, Chris R/R 6-326 3 Simmons, James R/R 6-320 2 Smith, Murphy R/R 6-3 39 2 Straily, Daniel R/R 6-2 # YRS CATCHERS (2) B/T HT 9 1 Lipkin, Ryan R/R 6-1 13 4 Paramore, Petey R/R 6-2 # YRS INFIELDERS (5) B/T HT 18 2 Aliotti, Anthony L/L 6-1 12 3 Coleman, Dustin R/R 6-2 7 5 Gil, Leonardo R/R 6-1 3 2 Gilmartin, Michael S/R 5-1110 3 Christian, Jason L/R 6-3

# YRS OUTFIELDERS (5) B/T HT 14 1 Choice, Michael R/R 6-0 2 2 Crumbliss, Connor L/R 5-8 23 3 Dixon, Rashun R/R 6-2 22 3 LeVier, Mitchell L/L 5-11 5 2 Richard, Myrio R/R 6-2 # POS COACHING STAFF 50 MGR Garrison, Webster 31 P-C Lefferts, Craig 24 H-C McArn, Brian A-T Brooks, Nate CLB Vic Zapien

WT DOB HOMETOWN ACQUIRED 221 8/2/1982 Chicago,IL FA/2008220 12/28/1986 Forest Hill, MD 26th/2010 205 7/23/1986 New London, CT 5th/2007198 12/11/1986 Tacoma, WA 5th/2005 216 11/29/1987 Manassas, VA 8th/2009 220 11/5/1987 San Cristobal, DR NDFA/2005 227 2/9/1987 Staten Island, NY 19th/2008210 7/5/1989 Demarcus, MD 12th/2009 248 8/5/1986 Buckley, WA 44th/2009 215 7/31/1984 Queen Creek,AZ FA/2010180 7/22/1979 Havana, Cuba FA/2010175 5/17/1987 Valdosta,GA 25th/2009220 9/29/1986 Yorba Linda, CA 1st/2007210 8/25/1987 Clifton Park, NY 13th/2009 221 12/1/1988 Springfield, OR 24th/2009 WT DOB HOMETOWN ACQUIRED 200 10/8/1987 Vacaville,CA 24th/2010195 10/30/1986 Allen, TX 3rd/2010 WT DOB HOMETOWN ACQUIRED 214 2/16/1987 Boise, ID 15th/2009211 4/20/1987 Sioux Falls, SD 28th/2008200 8/18/1987 Baquisimeto, VEN NDFA/2006188 7/14/1987 Moorpark, CA 27th/2009170 6/16/1987 Cincinnati, OH 5th/2008 WT DOB HOMETOWN ACQUIRED 215 11/10/1989 Fort Worth, TX 1st/2010 170 4/19/1987 Arkansas City, KS 30th/2009 234 8/27/1990 Jackson, MS 10th/2008 196 1/12/1988 Whittier, CA 9th/2008 187 8/27/1988 Lake Charles, LA 9th/2009

HOMETOWN Marrero, LA Anthem, AZ Elk Grove, CA Pickneyville, IL Stockton, CA

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WT DOB HOMETOWN ACQUIRED 221 8/2/1982 Chicago,IL FA/2008220 12/28/1986 Forest Hill, MD 26th/2010 205 7/23/1986 New London, CT 5th/2007198 12/11/1986 Tacoma, WA 5th/2005 216 11/29/1987 Manassas, VA 8th/2009 220 11/5/1987 San Cristobal, DR NDFA/2005 227 2/9/1987 Staten Island, NY 19th/2008210 7/5/1989 Demarcus, MD 12th/2009 248 8/5/1986 Buckley, WA 44th/2009 215 7/31/1984 Queen Creek,AZ FA/2010180 7/22/1979 Havana, Cuba FA/2010175 5/17/1987 Valdosta,GA 25th/2009220 9/29/1986 Yorba Linda, CA 1st/2007210 8/25/1987 Clifton Park, NY 13th/2009 221 12/1/1988 Springfield, OR 24th/2009 WT DOB HOMETOWN ACQUIRED 200 10/8/1987 Vacaville,CA 24th/2010195 10/30/1986 Allen, TX 3rd/2010 WT DOB HOMETOWN ACQUIRED 214 2/16/1987 Boise, ID 15th/2009211 4/20/1987 Sioux Falls, SD 28th/2008200 8/18/1987 Baquisimeto, VEN NDFA/2006188 7/14/1987 Moorpark, CA 27th/2009170 6/16/1987 Cincinnati, OH 5th/2008 WT DOB HOMETOWN ACQUIRED 215 11/10/1989 Fort Worth, TX 1st/2010 170 4/19/1987 Arkansas City, KS 30th/2009 234 8/27/1990 Jackson, MS 10th/2008 196 1/12/1988 Whittier, CA 9th/2008 187 8/27/1988 Lake Charles, LA 9th/2009

HOMETOWN Marrero, LA Anthem, AZ Elk Grove, CA Pickneyville, IL Stockton, CA

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# PITCHERS HT WT B/T34 Anderson, Chase 6’1” 175 R/R37 Belfiore, Michael 6’2” 220 R/L23 Beltre, Cristian 6’1” 195 R/R 33 Budrow, Brian 6’3” 215 S/R Eitel, Derek 6’4” 200 R/R40 Harden, Trevor 6’2” 215 R/R33 Holmberg, David 6’4” 219 R/L 36 Munson, Kevin 6’2” 180 R/R 38 Ortega, Yonata 6’1” 220 R/R 26 Rosario, Diogenes 6’0” 170 R/R 12 Sinclair, Taylor 6’3” 195 L/L11 Skaggs, Tyler 6’4” 180 L/L24 Smith, Eric 6’3” 200 R/R 21 Worthington, Adam 5’10” 190 R/R

# COACHING STAFF 19 Hardtke, Jason Manager 22 Abad, Andy Coach 4 Drabek, Doug Pitching Coach

# CATCHERS HT WT B/T 9 Perez, Rossmel 5’10” 180 L/R 7 Reed, Mark 5’11” 175 L/R

INFIELDERS HT WT B/T 5 Borchering, Bobby 6’4” 195 S/T 30 Davidson, Matt 6’3” 210 R/R 8 Greer, Brent 6’0” 185 R/R32 Nick, David 6’2” 180 R/R1 Owings, Chris 5’11” 170 R/R

OUTFIELDERS HT WT B/T 31 Broxton, Keon 6’3” 195 R/R3 LaPensee, Ryan 6’3” 190 R/R Marte, Alfredo 6’0” 190 R/R17 Owings, Jon Mark 6’4” 192 R/R29 Torrez, Raoul 5’10” 180 R/R

CATCHERS HT WT B/T 17 Mark Fleury 6’ 0” 189 L/R 24 Kevin Coddington 6’ 4” 205 R/R Jordan Wideman 5’ 11” 200 R/R

INFIELDERS HT WT B/T 9 Alex Buchholz 6’ 0” 182 R/R 7 Brodie Greene 6’ 1” 195 R/R 3 Jose Gualdron 5’ 11” 200 R/R21 Didi Gregorius 6’ 1” 175 L/R32 Chris Richburg 6’ 2” 210 R/R

OUTFIELDERS HT WT B/T 1 Josh Fellhauer 5’ 11” 175 L/L26 Ryan LaMarre 6’ 2” 205 R/L29 Stephen Hunt 6’ 0” 190 L/L13 Andrew Means 6’ 1” 214 R/R24 Welinton Ramirez 6’ 0” 198 R/R

PITCHERS H WT B/T19 Andrew Bowman 6’ 3” 190 R/L 63 Jason Braun 6’ 5” 190 R/R25 Tzu-Kai Chiu 6’ 0” 212 L/L27 Tim Crabbe 6’ 4” 195 R/R 40 Scott Gaffney 6’ 3” 186 R/R18 Tyree Hayes 6’ 0” 175 R/R Ruben Medina 5’ 11” 157 R/R39 Curtis Partch 6’ 5” 227 R/R20 Josh Ravin 6’ 4” 220 R/R31 Doug Salinas 6’ 4” 195 R/R23 Clayton Shunick 6’ 1” 182 R/R15 J.C. Sulbaran 6’ 2” 220 R/R44 Mace Thurman 6’ 2” 187 L/L Jamie Walczak 6’ 2” 195 R/R 23 Chase Ware 6’ 4” 210 R/R

COACHING STAFF 30 Ken Griffey Manager 16 Tony Jaramillo Batting Coach 28 Rigo Beltran Pitching Coach

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Stockton Downtown Marina

Had a 29-game On-base streak from 6/5 to 7/7,Had 5 consecu-tive games with a homerun 7/2-7/6, Collected 12 RBI in three games vs HD 7/4-7/6

Did not allow and earned run the entire month of AprilFinished the first half of the season with a 2.38ERA, 17K & allowed just 26 hits in 34 in-nings pitched

Went 3-for-4 vs HD on 7/5 with 2 homer-uns & 3 RBI, Since 6/2 raised his batting average 33 points, Of his 10 homeruns, 4 of which have came vs HD

From 5/1 until 5/12 raised his average 46 points (had 15 hits in 41 at-bats during that timeHit 3 home runs in two games on 5/25-5/26 vs VIS

Represented the Ports in the Mid-Sea-son All-Star game, Started out the month of July with a .367 batting average with 7 runs, 8 RBI and 2 doubles, 2 triples, and 2 homeruns.

Had a 7-game hit-ting streak 6/14-6/26 during that time had 10 hits in 26 at-bats (.385 AVG) with 2 RBI

Tossed back-to-back quality starts on 5/29 vs RC & 6/3 vs SJ, allowed just 1 earned run over 6 innings vs RC on 6/16

Joined the Ports on 6/30 from the Arizona League, Made his debut as a Stockton Port on 6/30, tossing 3.1 innings of shutout baseball

Worked 6 solid innings vs SJ on 7/1 allowing just 1 earned run on 5 hits and struck out 8 Giants to record the victory, As of 7/7, has won his last 5 outings

Had back-to-back quality starts on 6/9 vs BAK and 6/14 vs HD

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Had an 8-game hitting streak from 6/30-7/7 with 2 homeruns, 5 RBI, & 6 runs

As of 6/7, has not allow an earned run on the road all seasonPosted a 2.45 ERA in April with 14 K’s in 11 innings pitched

Posted a 1.15 ERA during his 9 appear-ances in May, Started off the second half with a 0.90 ERA allow-ing just 1 earned run in 10 innings pitched, As of 7/7, has been dominate on the road allowing just 4 earned runs all season

Went 4-for-5 vs RC on 6/19 with a HR and 5 RBI. In June, hit .359 with 10 runs and 10 RBI

Has consistently ranked in the top of the league in Walks all seasonStarted off the month of July with a .385 Average (5 hits in 13 at-bats)

Has 6 multi-hit games in the last 10 games (6/25-7/7) raising his bat-ting average by 20 points, as of 7/7, has been successful on his last 6 stolen base attempts

Posted a 1.69 ERA in the month of May, Had a 2.56 ERA in the first half of the season, As of 7/7, Has allowed just 3 earned runs in his 29 innings pitched during night games (0.98 ERA)

Tossed to shutouts in a row 6/15 vs HD and 6/23 vs SJ, Posted a 3-1 record with 3.12 ERA in June, As of 7/7 has allowed just 5 earned runs over last 4 starts (22.1 innings pitched), Started off the second half with a 2.70 ERA with 16.2 innings pitched and 19 strikeouts

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Hit .324 with 7 runs scored in the month of June, Started the second half of the season with a .368 batting average with 14 hits in 38 at-bats including a homerun and 9 runs scored

Had a 9 game hitting streak 5/3-5/14Had 12 hits in 33 at-bats during the hitting streak .363 AVG with 6 runs scored & 7 RBI

Joined the Ports 7/2 from Low-A Burlington Bees, Posted a 1.46 ERA and 37 strikeouts with the Bees through 20 games this season

Posted a 0.93 ERA and 5 saves with the BeesStruck out the side on 6/28 vs BAK

Joined the Ports 7/2 from Double-A Midland Rock-hounds, went 3-for-5 with 2 homeruns and 4 RBI vs HD on 7/5

Joined the Ports on 6/16, has averaged a strikeout for every inning pitched so far this season, As of 7/7, has allowed just 1 hit to left-handed batters in 19 plate appear-ances

As of 7/7, has allowed only 1 earned run since June 2nd (14 ap-pearances), Posted a 0.61 ERA with 6 saves in June and started off the second half of the season with a 1.04 ERA over 7 appear-ances with 4 saves

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ones that most people don’t realize that if you don’t have them working right, then they aren’t going to have as much fun as they’re supposed to.”

Ports fans know Rod better as Hot Rod, the Stockton Ports’ on-field MC. He is the voice and personality of the Ports game day entertainment.

“My job is just to make sure that when the fans aren’t watching the game that they are still enjoying their time at the ballpark,” he said. “I think everybody loves the idea of what we do. I think there are some people that are old school and could do without the on-field activities, but I think for the most part everybody identifies with what we are trying to do. We are trying to get up and act a little goofy, and keep the between innings a little more entertaining. I really think the crowd feeds on that.”

The team runs several games and pro-motions throughout each game, from the “Asparagus Race,” to “Dance For Your Dinner,” to “Super Catch.”

“My favorite promotion is probably Super Catch, because it is with a sling-shot,” said Promo Squad member Ste-ven Allyn. “And I like to see the kids run and miss… I mean catch the ball!”

The Promo Squad also has the help of everyone’s favorite mascot, Splash. Splash gets involved in the games as well, encouraging the participants and the Promo Squad to play and have fun.

“Oh I am the best, best friend of Splash,” said Allyn. “I know Splash way personal.”

The Promo Squad is put together during

Stockton Ports fans know that when they come to Banner Island Ball-park, they’ll be getting more than

just a great game of baseball. From the moment you step through the gates, you will be greeted by a team of people who will help ensure that you have a good time throughout the game. They are the Stockton Ports Promo Squad. “Their biggest responsibility is, first of all, to greet fans,” said Margaret Sacchet, the Ports’ Community Relations Man-ager. They’re very welcoming at the front gates. Their other main responsibility is to handle all the on-field promos. They have to get ready pre-game, put out all the supplies, and makes sure we have everything. Then, they have to execute all the promos on the field, and it’s impor-tant because a lot of them have sponsors. It’s important that they do them correctly, they’re on time, and on and off the field quickly.”

This behind-the-scenes team works throughout the game to ensure the crowd is involved and having fun. They only have so much time between innings for promotions, and must work efficiently to keep the fans entertained.

“The Promo Squad keeps things mov-ing,” said Rod Villagomez. “They are the

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the off-season. Every year, the Stock-ton Ports recruit a group of energetic people, who have shown that they have the personality and drive to get the crowd motivated. Sacchet says that this year’s group is one of the best Promo Squads she’s seen.

“The more energetic they are, the more energetic the crowd is,” said Sacchet. They think, ‘Oh, this kid is acting silly, so it’s okay if I act silly too.’ They’re defi-nitely a positive influence.”

“Lose you inhibition,” encourages Vil-lagomez. “I would say just come in, and forget that you are an adult, forget that you have a job, forget that you have responsibilities. Come into the ballpark, expect to have fun, and interact. Don’t be too full of yourself thinking ‘Oooh, I’m at a baseball game and I must portray this level of maturity.’ Come in and act like a kid! Cheer for the people down on the field, laugh at something you think is funny. Don’t come in and think you have to be serious for nine innings.”

Look out for the Promo Squad when you visit Banner Island Ballpark and don’t be afraid to interact – it’s what they want you to do! Check out the brand new signs they use during the games and get

loud with them!

The promotions are really fun,” said Promo Squad member Amanda Bentley. “Even though people say, ‘Oh, I’ll do it next time.’ No! Do it this time, because it’s fun!”

There are games and promotions for fans of any age. To participate, all you have to do is find a Promo Squad mem-ber in a peach-colored shirt before the game, and ask if you can get in on the fun! The team will be more than happy to get you involved!

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Pat FilipponePresident and General ManagerRead, listen to music, and travel.

Zach SharkeyDirector of Corporate Sales

Travelling

John WattsInside Sales ManagerPoolside

Luke ReiffAssistant General Manager

Yard Work!

Jeremy NeisserDirector of MarketingOn the back porch grilling over the fire

Bryan MeadowsStadium Operations Manager

Going to the beach!!

Tim PasiszTravelling

Tim PollackTicket ManagerSpending time with my family

Margaret SacchetCommunity Relations Manager

“I’m going to the beach this weekend!”

Aside from watching baseball, what is your favorite summer activity?

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Allison MandelMedia Relations ManagerGoing to the beach

Charmie Quinio-HernandezOffice Manager

Watching T.V.

Lia HerBookkeeperSpending time with family

Zack BayroutyBroadcasterSwimming

Mike ConwayPA AnnouncerChewing gum

“Hot” Rod VillagomezDirector of Fun and GamesBBQ-ing

Aldo MontijoGraphic Designer

Going on road trips!

Peter LopezAccount Executive

Hitting the links. I’m a single digit handicap.

Staff question

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As the Ports continue their domination of the California League in the second half, we catch up with the rest of the A’s affiliates from Sacramento to Vermont.

The first-place Triple-A Sacramento River Cats hit its big-gest speed bump of the season at the beginning of July, going on an eight-game losing streak which dropped their record to 50-36, just 4.0 games ahead of the Las Vegas 51s. The Cats pitching staff continues to be dominant in the PCL, posting a collective ERA of 4.35.Jermaine Mitchell, who was called up to Sacramento on July 2, has made an instant impact with the Cats. Through four games, Mitchell is hitting .368 with two doubles, three RBIs and two stolen bases. Mitchell has a hit in all four games he has played.

In the Texas League, the Midland RockHounds have com-piled a 27-43 record. They have several new additions to their roster for the second half as Ports pitchers AJ Griffin, Brett Hunter, and Andrew Carignan, as well as Ryan Ortiz have all been called up to Midland in the past two weeks. Griffin, who started the season in Low-A Burlington, is cur-rently 1-0 with a 4.76 ERA. Ortiz, who was red hot for the Ports before being called up, is hitting .357 through four games with the RockHounds.

The Burlington Bees of Burlington, Iowa, have had a rela-tively slow start to the second half after claiming the First Half Crown in the Midwest League, posting a 6-8 record. New to the Bees is Jose Crisotomo, who has gotten a solid start through 13 games, batting .293 with a double. A’s fans should also keep an eye on Jonathon Joseph, who made the move to the bullpen in mid-June and is 1-0 with a 5.06 ERA in the relief position.

Finally, in Short Season Vermont, the Lake Monsters have started the month of July off to a hot start, posting a 5-2 record. New to the Lake Monsters is Nick Rickles, who was promoted from the AZL A’s after hitting .304 with two doubles and two triples. In his first two games with the Lake Monsters, RIckles has been solid, posting a .333 bat-ting average, and looks to continue to make an impact.

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