Cubs Caravan in Gary, IN

[vance_the_cubs_fan]

For those interested in information regarding the Cubs Caravan...

 

Link.

 

The Chicago Cubs announced the participants today for the Cubs Caravan visit to Northwest Indiana on January 17, 2008. The list, subject to change, includes manager Lou Piniella; infielder Ryan Theriot; pitchers Rich Hill, Carlos Marmol, and Kevin Hart; first base coach Matt Sinatro; and Northwest Indiana natives Dan Plesac, a former Cub who is currently a television studio analyst for Comcast SportsNet, and Jeff Samardija, a minor league pitcher in the Cubs organization and former baseball and football star at Notre Dame. The event is coordinated by the Gary SouthShore RailCats Professional Baseball Club.

 

The Cubs Caravan luncheon will take place at Avalon Manor, 3550 E. U.S. Highway 30 in Merrillville on January 17th. Ticket sales for the luncheon are underway in two phases. The first phase of ticket sales continues now through December 20th. The second phase of ticket sales will take place from January 3rd until January 17th. Tickets can be purchased at U.S. Steel Yard or by calling (219) 882-2255. Tickets are $20.00 per person with proceeds donated to the Home Field Advantage Foundation.

[Roast]

For those interested in information regarding the Cubs Caravan...

 

Link.

 

The Chicago Cubs announced the participants today for the Cubs Caravan visit to Northwest Indiana on January 17, 2008. The list, subject to change, includes manager Lou Piniella; infielder Ryan Theriot; pitchers Rich Hill, Carlos Marmol, and Kevin Hart; first base coach Matt Sinatro; and Northwest Indiana natives Dan Plesac, a former Cub who is currently a television studio analyst for Comcast SportsNet, and Jeff Samardija, a minor league pitcher in the Cubs organization and former baseball and football star at Notre Dame. The event is coordinated by the Gary SouthShore RailCats Professional Baseball Club.

 

The Cubs Caravan luncheon will take place at Avalon Manor, 3550 E. U.S. Highway 30 in Merrillville on January 17th. Ticket sales for the luncheon are underway in two phases. The first phase of ticket sales continues now through December 20th. The second phase of ticket sales will take place from January 3rd until January 17th. Tickets can be purchased at U.S. Steel Yard or by calling (219) 882-2255. Tickets are $20.00 per person with proceeds donated to the Home Field Advantage Foundation.

 

Awesome, I fully plan on going like I do every year. My 2nd semester doesnt start till like Jan28 so i'll be home!

[Keener98]

Has there been any word yet on who will be attending the Caravan in Peoria? I havent seen anything yet.

[UK1679666180]

For those interested in information regarding the Cubs Caravan...

 

Link.

 

The Chicago Cubs announced the participants today for the Cubs Caravan visit to Northwest Indiana on January 17, 2008. The list, subject to change, includes manager Lou Piniella; infielder Ryan Theriot; pitchers Rich Hill, Carlos Marmol, and Kevin Hart; first base coach Matt Sinatro; and Northwest Indiana natives Dan Plesac, a former Cub who is currently a television studio analyst for Comcast SportsNet, and Jeff Samardija, a minor league pitcher in the Cubs organization and former baseball and football star at Notre Dame. The event is coordinated by the Gary SouthShore RailCats Professional Baseball Club.

 

The Cubs Caravan luncheon will take place at Avalon Manor, 3550 E. U.S. Highway 30 in Merrillville on January 17th. Ticket sales for the luncheon are underway in two phases. The first phase of ticket sales continues now through December 20th. The second phase of ticket sales will take place from January 3rd until January 17th. Tickets can be purchased at U.S. Steel Yard or by calling (219) 882-2255. Tickets are $20.00 per person with proceeds donated to the Home Field Advantage Foundation.

 

Don't give Plesac a mic would by request for the event. :)

[TruffleShuffle]

should make contingency plans in case hill, marmol or piniella don't make it out of gary alive

[Fro]

Merrillville isn't Gary thankfully... I think they'll be alright.

[imb]

Send Theriot there for the possible drive by*

 

*not to kill him, just to wing him or something.

[dougdescenzo]

Ok I'm going but I've never been before, can someone fill me in on exactly what happens at these things? Will I be able to get autographs, and if so does it have to be on an item that is purchased at the event? I have a replica ND mini helmet that would look great with the Sharks autograph on it and a Felix Pie baseball that I only want Rich Hill to sign.

[karenmac]

Has there been any word yet on who will be attending the Caravan in Peoria? I havent seen anything yet.

 

Here's the info that just went out on the Chiefs website late Thursday:

PEORIA, IL- The Chicago Cubs and Peoria Chiefs have announced that the Cubs Caravan is returning to Peoria on Thursday, January 17, 2008 at the RiverPlex and will be highlighted by pitcher Ted Lilly, catcher Geovany Soto and prospects Tyler Colvin and Rocky Roquet.

 

In addition to the four players, Cubs Assistant General Manager Randy Bush, Vice President of Player Personnel Oneri Fleita, Pitching Coach Larry Rothschild and Bench Coach Alan Trammell will be on the Caravan as well. Radio broadcaster Cory Provus will emcee the event.

 

also, for those of you that hadn't seen this story, the Chiefs and the Chiefs Boosters will be doing a raffle to benefit the fund set up for Donnie and his brother. Love to see you in Peoria on the 17th (although it does mean I'll miss the Len and Bob Bash)!

[Roast]

Merrillville isn't Gary thankfully... I think they'll be alright.

 

Yeah. It's hosted by the Gary Railcats but it's held in Merrillville - so they'll be fine.

[Keener98]

Has there been any word yet on who will be attending the Caravan in Peoria? I havent seen anything yet.

 

Here's the info that just went out on the Chiefs website late Thursday:

PEORIA, IL- The Chicago Cubs and Peoria Chiefs have announced that the Cubs Caravan is returning to Peoria on Thursday, January 17, 2008 at the RiverPlex and will be highlighted by pitcher Ted Lilly, catcher Geovany Soto and prospects Tyler Colvin and Rocky Roquet.

 

In addition to the four players, Cubs Assistant General Manager Randy Bush, Vice President of Player Personnel Oneri Fleita, Pitching Coach Larry Rothschild and Bench Coach Alan Trammell will be on the Caravan as well. Radio broadcaster Cory Provus will emcee the event.

 

also, for those of you that hadn't seen this story, the Chiefs and the Chiefs Boosters will be doing a raffle to benefit the fund set up for Donnie and his brother. Love to see you in Peoria on the 17th (although it does mean I'll miss the Len and Bob Bash)!

 

Man, if it wasnt for Soto coming to Peoria Id have no interest in going at all. We got the short end of the stick thats for sure. Still cant decide if Im going since it occurs on bowling night....