2008 Cardinal Caravan Stops

BleacherBum593 · January 7th, 2008, 02:49 PM

CARDINALS CARAVAN SET FOR JAN. 21
River Bandits to celebrate M.L.K. Day with Caravan luncheon

The Cardinals Caravan will once again be heading to the Quad Cities in 2008, scheduled for a Martin Luther King Day stop at Modern Woodmen Park at Noon on January 21.

The event will feature a mix of current and former St. Louis Cardinals players and will give River Bandits fans the opportunity to meet Cardinals greats past and present, receive autographs, win Cardinals and River Bandits memorabilia, and enjoy a full lunch in Modern Woodmen Park’s suite banquet area.

“We are pleased that the Quad Cities River Bandits are welcoming the St. Louis Cardinals and our caravan to their city,” said Cardinals General Manager John Mozeliak. “We recognize that there are a lot of great Cardinals fans in the Quad Cities and feel that it’s important to reach them on a personal level. We look forward to seeing them out there.”

Though the current major and minor league players that will be with the caravan have not yet been confirmed, the St. Louis Cardinals have announced that former players Kerry Robinson and Scott Cooper will be joined by broadcaster Dan McLaughlin at the event.

Tickets will cost $15 for this year’s Cardinals Caravan, and can be purchased by calling the River Bandits front office at (563) 324-3000 or by visiting the Modern Woodmen Park Box Office.

“The Cardinals Caravan coming here is a great example of how important the Quad Cities are to the St. Louis organization,” said River Bandits’ Vice President Kirk Goodman. “There are not a lot of major league teams that spend their holidays visiting their minor league affiliates, but the Cardinals know that the Quad Cities are really special.”

Robinson spent the three most productive seasons of his seven-year big league career with St. Louis from 2001-03, hitting a combined .264 with 76 of his 93 career stolen bases during those seasons. The St. Louis native reached the playoffs twice with the Cardinals, including an appearance in the National League Championship Series in 2002.

Cooper, a two-time all-star with the Boston Red Sox in 1993-94, hit .265 in his seven seasons in the major leagues as a third baseman. The Cardinals traded for him prior to the 1995 campaign in a deal that set Rheal Cormier and Mark Whiten to Boston.

The emcee of the event will be McLaughlin, who serves as the play-by-play voice for all Cardinals’ road games and several home games on FSN Midwest in addition to his duties as pre-game host and analyst during other FSN broadcasts.

The names of the current Cardinals players joining the Caravan will be released soon.

ABOUT THE RIVER BANDITS: After an off-season full of upgrades, the Quad Cities River Bandits will open the 2008 campaign at Modern Woodmen Park on April 3! Merchandise featuring the new team name and logo is currently available by visiting the Modern Woodmen Park team store, and season ticket packages, mini-packages, and the all-new “You Pick 10” pack are on sale at the park or by calling (563) 324-3000!

BleacherBum593 · January 8th, 2008, 12:15 PM

Cardinals Caravan coming Jan. 19 - Springfield, IL Hilton

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Two outfielders and two pitchers will be among eight members of the St. Louis Cardinals Caravan scheduled to stop here Jan. 19 at the Springfield (IL) Hilton.

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Outfielders Ryan Ludwick and top center field prospect Colby Rasmus are slated to appear, along with pitchers Josh Kinney and P.J. Walters. Cardinals alumni Rick Horton, Tom Lawless and Ken Reitz also are scheduled to appear, with Horton and veteran announcer Jay Randolph serving as co-masters of ceremonies.

BleacherBum593 · January 8th, 2008, 07:12 PM

Caravan Returns January 18th - Springfield, MO

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The Cardinals Caravan will make its annual trip to Springfield on Friday, January 18th. For the first time, the Caravan will be held at Weiser Gym on the Drury University campus and is slated to kick off at 7pm.

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Former Springfield Cardinal Brendan Ryan, along with Ron Flores, Skip Schumaker and Brian Barton will be the four featured Cardinals players on the Caravan this year. Former Cardinals Danny Cox, Jack Clark and John Costello will headline the alumni class in attendance. Cardinals' announcer John Rooney will be the emcee for the evening.

Coop · January 10th, 2008, 09:34 AM

You can see, I don't have any news in Memphis.
Redbirds : Commercial Appeal
I liked Dyar Miller. I don't think Mark Riggins likes Memphis.
David Kelly is gone. I think Steve Selby will be having the broadcasts alone.

The Civil Rights Game is White Sox-Mutts.
The Redbirds told me they thought the Cards may come every other year.
I don't think they like us, anyway.
Those games sure do cost a bunch and are a MEDIA event.
I like to see baseball. I have no plans to go for that.

BleacherBum593 · January 12th, 2008, 09:33 AM

Cardinals Caravan coming to Litchfield

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The St. Louis Cardinals Caravan, which already has announced a Jan. 19 appearance at the Springfield Hilton, also plans an appearance at Litchfield High School on Jan. 21.

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Cardinals Caravan members planning to attend the Litchfield stop include players Aaron Miles, Tyler Johnson, Brian Barden and Joe Mather, plus Cardinals alumni Kerry Robinson and Scott Cooper and master of ceremonies Dan McLaughlin.

BleacherBum593 · January 12th, 2008, 02:39 PM

Press Release from the Cards on their 2008 Caravan. Time, Places & Players...

2008 Cardinals Caravan

The 2008 Cardinals Caravan is coming to a city near you. Join members of the 2007 Cardinals along with Cardinals Alumni and radio and TV broadcasters for a preview of the 2008 season, audience Q&A session, autographs for kids and more.

2008 Cardinals Caravan Schedule
CARAVAN 1
Players: Skip Schumaker, Brendan Ryan, Ron Flores, Brian Barton
Cardinals Alumni: Danny Cox, John Costello, Jack Clark
Emcee: John Rooney
Date City Location Time Call For Info
Fri, Jan. 18 Springfield, MO Drury University Weiser Gymnasium 7 PM 417-863-2143
Sat, Jan. 19 Moberly, MO Moberly High School Auditorium 11:30 AM 660-263-1600
Sat, Jan. 19 Jefferson City, MO Truman Hotel & Conference Center 4 PM 573-635-7171
CARAVAN 2
Players: Ryan Ludwick, Colby Rasmus, Josh Kinney, PJ Walters
Cardinals Alumni: Rick Horton, Tom Lawless, Ken Reitz
Emcees: Jay Randolph & Rick Horton
Date City Location Time Call For Info
Fri, Jan. 18 Champaign, IL Round Barn Banquet Centre 12:30 PM 217-877-3774
Fri, Jan. 18 Decatur, IL Decatur Hotel & Conference Center 6 PM 217-472-4149
Sat, Jan. 19 Hannibal, MO Quality Inn & Suites Noon 573-221-3450
Sat, Jan. 19 Springfield, IL Hilton Hotel Downtown 6 PM 217-877-3774
CARAVAN 3
Players: Anthony Reyes, Brad Thompson, Bryan Anderson, Chris Perez
Cardinals Alumni: Alan Benes, Al Hrabosky
Emcee: Al Hrabosky
Date City Location Time Call For Info
Sun, Jan. 20 Mt. Vernon, IL Mt. Vernon High School Auditorium Noon 618-315-4626
Sun, Jan. 20 Memphis, TN Autozone Park 6:30 PM 901-721-6000
Mon, Jan. 21 Dyersburg, TN Dyer County High School Noon 731-627-2229
Mon, Jan. 21 Cape Girardeau, MO Osage Community Center 5:30 PM 573-334-2859
CARAVAN 4
Players: Aaron Miles, Tyler Johnson, Brian Barden, Joe Mather
Cardinals Alumni: Kerry Robinson, Scott Cooper
Emcee: Dan McLaughlin
Date City Location Time Call For Info
Sun, Jan. 20 Bloomington, IL U. S. Cellular Coliseum Noon 309-434-2843
Sun, Jan. 20 Peoria, IL Par-A-Dice Hotel & Casino 6 PM 309-637-3700
Mon, Jan. 21 Quad Cities (Davenport, IA) Modern Woodmen Park Noon 563-324-3000
Mon, Jan. 21 Litchfield, IL Litchfield High School Gym 6 PM 217-324-3955

January 7th, 2008, 02:49 PM	#1 (permalink)
BleacherBum593 Moderator Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: St Louis (LF Bleachers) Posts: 1,884	2008 Cardinal Caravan Stops CARDINALS CARAVAN SET FOR JAN. 21 River Bandits to celebrate M.L.K. Day with Caravan luncheon The Cardinals Caravan will once again be heading to the Quad Cities in 2008, scheduled for a Martin Luther King Day stop at Modern Woodmen Park at Noon on January 21. The event will feature a mix of current and former St. Louis Cardinals players and will give River Bandits fans the opportunity to meet Cardinals greats past and present, receive autographs, win Cardinals and River Bandits memorabilia, and enjoy a full lunch in Modern Woodmen Park’s suite banquet area. “We are pleased that the Quad Cities River Bandits are welcoming the St. Louis Cardinals and our caravan to their city,” said Cardinals General Manager John Mozeliak. “We recognize that there are a lot of great Cardinals fans in the Quad Cities and feel that it’s important to reach them on a personal level. We look forward to seeing them out there.” Though the current major and minor league players that will be with the caravan have not yet been confirmed, the St. Louis Cardinals have announced that former players Kerry Robinson and Scott Cooper will be joined by broadcaster Dan McLaughlin at the event. Tickets will cost $15 for this year’s Cardinals Caravan, and can be purchased by calling the River Bandits front office at (563) 324-3000 or by visiting the Modern Woodmen Park Box Office. “The Cardinals Caravan coming here is a great example of how important the Quad Cities are to the St. Louis organization,” said River Bandits’ Vice President Kirk Goodman. “There are not a lot of major league teams that spend their holidays visiting their minor league affiliates, but the Cardinals know that the Quad Cities are really special.” Robinson spent the three most productive seasons of his seven-year big league career with St. Louis from 2001-03, hitting a combined .264 with 76 of his 93 career stolen bases during those seasons. The St. Louis native reached the playoffs twice with the Cardinals, including an appearance in the National League Championship Series in 2002. Cooper, a two-time all-star with the Boston Red Sox in 1993-94, hit .265 in his seven seasons in the major leagues as a third baseman. The Cardinals traded for him prior to the 1995 campaign in a deal that set Rheal Cormier and Mark Whiten to Boston. The emcee of the event will be McLaughlin, who serves as the play-by-play voice for all Cardinals’ road games and several home games on FSN Midwest in addition to his duties as pre-game host and analyst during other FSN broadcasts. The names of the current Cardinals players joining the Caravan will be released soon. ABOUT THE RIVER BANDITS: After an off-season full of upgrades, the Quad Cities River Bandits will open the 2008 campaign at Modern Woodmen Park on April 3! Merchandise featuring the new team name and logo is currently available by visiting the Modern Woodmen Park team store, and season ticket packages, mini-packages, and the all-new “You Pick 10” pack are on sale at the park or by calling (563) 324-3000! __________________ "Build it and they will come"

January 12th, 2008, 02:39 PM	#6 (permalink)
BleacherBum593 Moderator Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: St Louis (LF Bleachers) Posts: 1,884	Schedule Press Release from the Cards on their 2008 Caravan. Time, Places & Players... 2008 Cardinals Caravan The 2008 Cardinals Caravan is coming to a city near you. Join members of the 2007 Cardinals along with Cardinals Alumni and radio and TV broadcasters for a preview of the 2008 season, audience Q&A session, autographs for kids and more. 2008 Cardinals Caravan Schedule CARAVAN 1 Players: Skip Schumaker, Brendan Ryan, Ron Flores, Brian Barton Cardinals Alumni: Danny Cox, John Costello, Jack Clark Emcee: John Rooney Date City Location Time Call For Info Fri, Jan. 18 Springfield, MO Drury University Weiser Gymnasium 7 PM 417-863-2143 Sat, Jan. 19 Moberly, MO Moberly High School Auditorium 11:30 AM 660-263-1600 Sat, Jan. 19 Jefferson City, MO Truman Hotel & Conference Center 4 PM 573-635-7171 CARAVAN 2 Players: Ryan Ludwick, Colby Rasmus, Josh Kinney, PJ Walters Cardinals Alumni: Rick Horton, Tom Lawless, Ken Reitz Emcees: Jay Randolph & Rick Horton Date City Location Time Call For Info Fri, Jan. 18 Champaign, IL Round Barn Banquet Centre 12:30 PM 217-877-3774 Fri, Jan. 18 Decatur, IL Decatur Hotel & Conference Center 6 PM 217-472-4149 Sat, Jan. 19 Hannibal, MO Quality Inn & Suites Noon 573-221-3450 Sat, Jan. 19 Springfield, IL Hilton Hotel Downtown 6 PM 217-877-3774 CARAVAN 3 Players: Anthony Reyes, Brad Thompson, Bryan Anderson, Chris Perez Cardinals Alumni: Alan Benes, Al Hrabosky Emcee: Al Hrabosky Date City Location Time Call For Info Sun, Jan. 20 Mt. Vernon, IL Mt. Vernon High School Auditorium Noon 618-315-4626 Sun, Jan. 20 Memphis, TN Autozone Park 6:30 PM 901-721-6000 Mon, Jan. 21 Dyersburg, TN Dyer County High School Noon 731-627-2229 Mon, Jan. 21 Cape Girardeau, MO Osage Community Center 5:30 PM 573-334-2859 CARAVAN 4 Players: Aaron Miles, Tyler Johnson, Brian Barden, Joe Mather Cardinals Alumni: Kerry Robinson, Scott Cooper Emcee: Dan McLaughlin Date City Location Time Call For Info Sun, Jan. 20 Bloomington, IL U. S. Cellular Coliseum Noon 309-434-2843 Sun, Jan. 20 Peoria, IL Par-A-Dice Hotel & Casino 6 PM 309-637-3700 Mon, Jan. 21 Quad Cities (Davenport, IA) Modern Woodmen Park Noon 563-324-3000 Mon, Jan. 21 Litchfield, IL Litchfield High School Gym 6 PM 217-324-3955 __________________ "Build it and they will come"

January 10th, 2008, 09:34 AM	#4 (permalink)
Coop Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Memphis Posts: 4,168	You can see, I don't have any news in Memphis. Redbirds : Commercial Appeal I liked Dyar Miller. I don't think Mark Riggins likes Memphis. David Kelly is gone. I think Steve Selby will be having the broadcasts alone. The Civil Rights Game is White Sox-Mutts. The Redbirds told me they thought the Cards may come every other year. I don't think they like us, anyway. Those games sure do cost a bunch and are a MEDIA event. I like to see baseball. I have no plans to go for that.