SL Updates All Star Rosters
by Tim Evearitt
posted July 8, 2004
) Photo by Tim Evearitt Brian Peterson is one of six Lookouts selected to play in the 2004 All Star Game. Click to enlarge photo. |
The last time Chattanooga hosted the SL All Star Game was 14 years ago in 1990 at Historic Engel Stadium.
The 2004 Eastern Division All-Star team is as follows:
Willy Aybar, INF Jacksonville Suns
Randy Messenger, P Carolina Mudcats
Papo Bolivar, OF Tennessee Smokies
Dan Moylan, C** Tennessee Smokies
Bill Murphy, P Carolina Mudcats
Napoleon Calzado,UTL Greenville Braves
T.J. Nall, P*** Jacksonville Suns
Tony Pena Jr., INF**** Greenville Braves
Jamie Emiliano, P Greenville Braves
Brian Peterson, C Chattanooga Lookouts
Todd Coffey, P Chattanooga Lookouts
Edwin Encarnacion, INF Chattanooga Lookouts
Brian Rose, P Chattanooga Lookouts
Steve Kelly, P Chattanooga Lookouts
Jesse Gutierrez, DH Chattanooga Lookouts
Skip Schumaker, OF Tennessee Smokies
Gabe Johnson, INF* Tennessee Smokies
Adam Stern, OF Greenville Braves
Derek Thompson, P Jacksonville Suns
Ryan Ketchner, P Jacksonville Suns
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*Gabe Johnson replaces Jason Stokes, who is injured.
**Dan Moylan replaces Josh Willingham, who was promoted to the Florida Marlins.
*** T.J. Nall replaces Yhency Brazoban, who was promoted to AAA Las Vegas.
****Tony Pena Jr. replaces Josh Wilson, who was promoted to AAA Albuquerque.
The 2004 Western Division All-Star team is as follows:
Dwaine Bacon, OF West Tenn Diamond Jaxx
Brad Nelson, OF Huntsville Stars
Jeff Bajenaru, P Birmingham Barons
Josh Parker, P Montgomery Biscuits
Brad Baker, P Mobile BayBears
Renyel Pinto, P West Tenn Diamond Jaxx
Josh Barfield, UTL Mobile BayBears
Chris Rojas, P Mobile BayBears
Bobby Brownlie, P West Tenn Diamond Jaxx
Greg Sain, DH Mobile BayBears
Ronny Cedeno, INF West Tenn Diamond Jaxx
Matt Smith, P Birmingham Barons
Matt Craig, INF West Tenn Diamond Jaxx
R.D. Spiehs, P Mobile BayBears
Prince Fielder, INF Huntsville Stars
Geovany Soto, C West Tenn Diamond Jaxx
Richard Lewis, INF West Tenn Diamond Jaxx
Jermaine Van Buren,P West Tenn Diamond Jaxx
Carlos Maldonado,C Birmingham Barons
Aron Weston, OF West Tenn Diamond Jaxx
Jarod Matthews, P Montgomery Biscuits
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Since its reincarnation in 1996, the Southern League All-Star Game has served as a stepping-stone to the major leagues. Some of the former Southern League All-Stars who are currently playing in the big leagues include: Jason Kendall (Carolina Mudcats); Jermaine Dye (Greenville Braves); Mike Cameron (Birmingham Barons); Jason Varitek (Port City Roosters); Juan Encarnacion (Jacksonville Suns); Eric Chavez (Huntsville Stars); Mark Buehrle (Birmingham Barons); Juan Pierre (Carolina Mudcats); Brandon Inge (Jacksonville Suns); Marcus Giles (Greenville Braves); Toby Hall (Orlando Rays); Corey Patterson (West Tenn Diamond Jaxx); Orlando Hudson (Tennessee Smokies); Josh Phelps (Tennessee Smokies); Jake Peavy (Mobile BayBears); and Miguel Olivo (Birmingham Barons
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The Chattanooga Lookouts announce that a limited number of tickets are available to the public for the Southern League All-Star Luncheon, scheduled for Tuesday, July 13th from 11:30 am until 1:30 p.m.
The price of a ticket is $35.00 and may be purchased through the Lookouts Front Office at 267-2208, extension 111.
The Luncheon will include a Southern League Awards Ceremony and a deluxe deli buffet. In addition, entertainment will be provided by comedian Karen Mills from the Comedy Catch, who has been featured on the “Jon Stewart Show” and was a contributing writer for the “Rosie O’Donnell Show.”
“This is a great chance for fans of Southern League baseball to be included in the All-Star Game festivities.” -Lookouts President / GM – Frank Burke
) Photo by Tim Evearitt Prince Fielder, son of former Major Leaguer Cecil Fielder, plays for the SL West Division. Click to enlarge photo. |
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