May 5, 2008
Search for Mariner gnome underway
PULASKI _ The Pulaski Mariners have announced a joint marketing effort with downtown businesses in Pulaski to promote both the minor league baseball team’s upcoming season and shopping along “Main Street.”
Beginning Monday, May 12, the Pulaski Mariner gnome will be hiding in local businesses in Pulaski. If shoppers spot him and bring it to the attention of the shop owner, they will receive two free tickets to an upcoming Mariner game.
The gnome will move every three to four days to another business, and have more tickets waiting as he is found.
Marty Gordon, the director of marketing and baseball operations, says this effort is two-fold. “We hope we can jumpstart interest in our team and create a new one for shopping the little stores in and around Main Street. Small businesses are the backbone of all the communities in southwest Virginia, and this is just a way we say thank you to them and many others for remaining in business in the midst of the much larger box stores.”
”So, go out and find the Mariner gnome and win some tickets for the upcoming season.”
The Mariners open the 2008 season at home on June 20. Season tickets are currently on sale by calling the ticket office at 540-980-1070.
Mariners unveil 2008 field hat
PULASKI _ The Pulaski Mariners have unveiled its new look field hat for the 2008 season. The Mariner navy logo will sit on a gray cap with a navy bill.
The hat will be available through the team’s souvenir stand and online at
PULASKI _ The Pulaski Mariners are looking for families in the area that might be interested in adopting a baseball player this season. The minor leaguer would stay with the family during the Appalachian League season.
The program is part of the team’s effort to find homes for players to stay while here from June to August.
The team is also looking for landlords that might have temporary housing for players and coaches, including but not limited to group housing.
Anyone with a home or space in the Pulaski area, should contact the management office at 540-980-1070.
2008 Mariner tickets go on sale
Gordon joins Mariners staff
PULASKI _ The Pulaski Mariners will have a familiar face in its front office this season. Marty Gordon returns after serving as the former Pulaski Blue Jays marketing director. This year, he will serve in the capacity of director of marketing and baseball operations.
The Blue Jays left after the 2006 season, and Pulaski has been without a team since then. The Seattle Mariners announced a deal late last year to play this season in the Appalachian League.
Gordon is a Wytheville native and has worked for eight other minor league sports teams and leagues. He is the former general manager of the Roanoke Rush, semi-pro football team, and has worked for the Salem Avalanche baseball team and Roanoke Express hockey team.
He is also a former play-by-play broadcaster for radio, and has served as news director of seven radio stations in Virginia and North Carolina.
Gordon has a degree in Communications from Radford University, and worked most recently as a promotions director for Coca-Cola.
4-01-08
PULASKI _ The Pulaski Mariners have announced the launch of its new website. Fans can gain information on the team, the season, and upcoming announcements at: www.pulaskimariners.net
The team opens play on June 17, and its first 2008 Appalachian League home opener is scheduled for June 20.
Season tickets are now on sale by calling 540-980-1070.