Jim Pfander is the new general manager of the Charlotte Stone Crabs (High Class A; Florida State League), exiting his previous job as executive vice president/COO of the Akron Aeros (Class AA; Eastern League). The Ohio-native began his career as a broadcasting and special events intern for the Cleveland Indians, followed by his first minor […]
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It’s Aeros again in Akron
The rebranding of the Akron Aeros (Class AA; Eastern League) has concluded, and the results are in: the team will be the Aeros for the foreseeable future. A contest held by the team and the local newspaper asked fans to choose their favorite from a list of Aeros, RubberDucks, Vulcans, Tire Jacks and Gum Dippers. […]
The Akron Gum Dippers or Tire Jacks? Could happen
The Akron Aeros (Class AA; Eastern League) are holding a team rebranding contest, and some of the finalists — Gum Dippers, Tire Jacks — are certainly noteworthy. You don’t see too many rebranding contests in the minors, and the premise of this one is pretty simple: either the Aeros name will be retained or a […]
New Hampshire, Akron set attendance marks over weekend
Two Class AA Eastern League teams reached nice milestones over the Memorial Day weekend, as the Akron Aeros and the New Hampshire Fisher Cats set franchise attendance marks. First: the Fisher Cats drew 8,107 on a beautiful afternoon at Northeast Delta Dental Stadium, the largest Sunday crowd in franchise history and the seventh largest all-time. […]
More extreme eats from the Aeros: The Screamer
Yes, the Akron Aeros (Class AA; Eastern League) are single-handedly working to increase the obesity levels in their fair city, one fan at a time. Today’s extreme eat from the team: The Screamer, five pounds of ice cream served in a full-sized Aeros replica batting helmet. Fans of a certain age and in a certain […]
Spring sched for Indians farm teams posted
We’ve posted the spring-training schedule for the four Cleveland Indians farm teams: Columbus Clippers (Class AAA; International League), Akron Aeros (Class AA; Eastern League), Kinston Indians (High Class A; Carolina League) and Lake County Captains (Low Class A; Sally League). You can see the full schedule here. All home games are played at the team’s […]
Aeros unveil another extreme eat for ’11: “Nice 2 Meat You” Burger
The Akron Aeros (Class AA; Eastern League) announced plans for the team’s newest extreme-food item: the “Nice 2 Meat You” Burger, a 1¼ lb. hamburger stuffed with a half-pound hot dog and a quarter-pound of bacon, cheese and onions. Mmm. Earlier in the offseason the Aeros announced the Three Dog Night: a hot dog stuffed […]
Aeros announce front-office additions
The Akron Aeros (Class AA; Eastern League) announced several front-office changes today, as the team’s offseason makeover continues. The list of hires: Dan Foust – Assistant General Manager, Media & Marketing Greg Berry – Director, Sales Scott Riley – Director, Merchandise Jason Kerton – Director, Food & Beverage Ben Muell – Manager, Sales Steve Baer […]
Akron Aeros to offer extreme eats in 2011
Well, here’s a pretty good reason to visit Canal Park in 2011. The Akron Aeros (Class AA; Eastern League) are going the extreme-food route and offering a Three Dog Night: a hot dog stuffed in a bratwurst wrapped in kielbasa, topped with sauerkraut and Stadium Mustard, and served on a hoagie roll. No word if […]
The Week That Was: October 31
Here are the most popular stories of the past week on Ballpark Digest, as ranked by page views. The big news this week: Amarillo lease news, impact of AT&T Park over the years, MiLB personnel moves, and the latest on a proposed Portland Beavers ballpark in Escondido. Four bids submitted for Amarillo ballpark lease No […]
Pfander to Akron, Leite to New Hampshire, Olerud to Potomac
A host of personnel changes in front offices to report today: Jim Pfander is the new executive VP/COO of the Akron Aeros (Class AA; Eastern League), Matt Leite is the new media relations manager for the New Hampshire Fisher Cats (Class AA; Eastern League) and Josh Olerud is the new general manager of the Potomac […]