For Immediate Release Carolina Perrina Tuesday, August 25, 2009 (305) 626-7389 [email protected] MARLINS SET TO HOST METS, PADRES AND BRAVES Super Saturday Concert with Johnny Ventura to Highlight Ten-game Homestand MIAMI –The Florida Marlins are back home and set to host the New York Mets, San Diego Padres and Atlanta Braves in a ten-game homestand (August 25 – September 3) at Land Shark Stadium. The series will feature fan giveaways, including: Marlins Spoon Mugs (Aug. 26) Josh Johnson autographed framed photo as part of Billy Bingo (Aug. 28), Marlins Latin Cow Bells (Aug. 29), and Marlins Mermaids 2009-10 Calendars (Aug. 30). The homestand will also feature several special events, including: The 3rd Annual Fish N‟ Chips Casino Night (Aug. 27), Ladies Nite Out, Fiesta Latina, and Dominando con los Marlins (Aug. 28), Super Saturday Concert with Johnny Ventura and a Fireworks Spectacular (Aug. 29), and Family Sunday (Aug. 30). The three game series against the New York Mets begins on Tuesday, August 25 at 7:10 p.m and features The Miami Herald Two for Tuesday ticket offer (Aug. 25) as well as the Cody‟s Crew group special and the Wednesday Marlins E- saver (Aug. 26). The homestand continues on Friday, August 28 against the San Diego Padres. Every Friday is Fish Friday and fans are encouraged to arrive early and enjoy the Fiesta Latina, Dominando con los Marlins, and Ladies Nite Out. Also, fans are invited back to the Strike Zone after the game for the 10th Inning Party featuring a DJ, the Mermaids, the Manatees and the Maniacs. Also, fans can play Billy Bingo; the first 10,000 fans through the gates get a Billy Bingo card and 100 lucky winners will receive an authentic Josh Johnson autographed framed photo. On Super Saturday, August 29, the first 15,000 fans can get a Marlins Latin Cow Bell, plus two lucky fans will receive up to $2,500 toward their mortgage or rent payment with the Marlins Mortgage payout (fans must pre-register at www.marlins.com). Also, as part of the Super Saturday Concert Series, fans will enjoy a Fireworks Spectacular followed by a live concert with merengue legend Johnny Ventura. During Marlins Family Sunday on August 30th, fans are invited to join the pregame activities at the Strike Zone with music and entertainment from Radio Disney. Fans can also get a picture taken with a Marlins player, the Mermaids and Billy as part of Snapshot Sunday. The fist 5,000 kids get a Marlins Mermaids 2009-10 Calendar and U.S. military personnel can take advantage of the “Stars and Stripes” complimentary ticket program. After the game, youngsters can run the bases in the Diamond Dash after the game. Children with Billy‟s Bunch membership cards are allowed to enter the VIP Fast Lane at Diamond Dash. Starting on Monday, August 31, the Marlins will take on the Atlanta Braves for a four-game series to conclude the homestand. The games will feature the Marlins “Go Green, Get Green” program and Marlins Workforce Monday (Aug. 31), The Miami Herald Two for Tuesday ticket offer (Sept. 1), the Cody‟s Crew group special, the Marlins E-saver and the Marlins $7.90 Infield Box Ticket Promotion (Sept. 2). All four games are set to start at 7:10 p.m. Tickets to the upcoming Marlins homestand are available at the Marlins en Miami Store located at 3701 SW 8th Street in Coral Gables, FL, at the stadium box office, online at www.marlins.com and www.marlinsbeisbol.com, or by calling 1-877-MARLINS. The following is a complete list of broadcasts, promotions, events and ticket promotions scheduled for the upcoming homestand: Tuesday August 25th (7:10 p.m.) Opponent: New York Mets Probable Pitchers: LHP Sean West vs. RHP Nelson Figueroa (subject to change) TV: FOX Sports-HD, SAP Radio: WAXY 790 AM, WAQI 710AM (Spanish) NATIONAL ANTHEM: Ana Christina will perform the National Anthem as part of the pregame ceremonies. CHECK PRESENTATION: The Florida Marlins Community Foundation will present a check for $5,000 to the Joe DiMaggio Children‟s Foundation for the hospital‟s pediatric oncology unit. Representing the hospital will be Dr Nick Masi who along with his wife Wendy founded the Love Jen Fund in honor of their daughter. Funding came from the Fox Sports Fantasy Auction. Fox Sports Florida will be represented by Steve Liverani, Sr. Vice President, and John Valek, Coordinating Producer. MIAMI HERALD TWO FOR TUESDAY: Marlins fans are encouraged to look in Tuesday's edition of The Miami Herald or El Nuevo Herald for the "Two for Tuesday" two-for-one ticket offer. Discount on Bullpen Box seating only. No limit on number of tickets. COUNTDOWN TEARDOWN: Pete DeBoer, Florida Panthers Head Coach, will have the opportunity to countdown to the New Marlins Ballpark. The Marlins Wall Countdown, located in the left field wall at Land Shark Stadium, will feature celebrities, Marlins‟ icons, former and current players, season ticket holders, members of the corporate family, as well as special guests, who will assist in unveiling the number of remaining games. The ceremony will take place in left field at the end of the 5th inning. RADIO STATION APPEARANCES: 790 The Ticket, Radio Mambi. Wednesday, August 26th (7:10 p.m.) Opponent: New York Mets Probable Pitchers: RHP Josh Johnson vs. RHP Mike Pelfrey (subject to change) TV: FOX Sports-HD, SAP Radio: WAXY 790 AM, WAQI 710AM (Spanish) Giveaway(s): Marlins Spoon Mugs courtesy of Miami Souvenirs for the first 10,000 fans. NATIONAL ANTHEM: Mt. Sinai Choir will perform the National Anthem as part of the pregame ceremonies. COUNTDOWN TEARDOWN: Nancy Olson, Executive Director of the Florida Marlins Community Foundation, and representative from Teach for America, will have the opportunity to countdown to the New Marlins Ballpark. The Marlins Wall Countdown, located in the left field wall at Land Shark Stadium, will feature celebrities, Marlins‟ icons, former and current players, season ticket holders, members of the corporate family, as well as special guests, who will assist in unveiling the number of remaining games. The ceremony will take place in leftfield at the end of the 5th inning. CHECK PRESENTATION: The Florida Marlins Community Foundation will present a check for $5,000 to the American Red Cross of Greater Miami and the Keys in a pre-game ceremony. MARLINS SOUVENIRS: 10,000 Marlins Spoon Mugs will be distributed upon exiting the stadium gates. 10,000 cou- pons will be issued at entry. One mug will be issued per coupon. MARLINS E-SAVER: Fans are encouraged to sign up for the Marlins E-Saver and receive an e-mail from the Marlins with great offers on discounted tickets to select Florida Marlins home games at Land Shark Stadium. Plus, fans will receive the Marlins Insider newsletter, which contains great inside scoops on everything Marlins. For additional information please visit www.marlins.com. CODY’S CREW: Every Wednesday night home game, fans can purchase Cody‟s Crew tickets which include a voucher for a Cody‟s Crew T-Shirt. Tickets must be purchased in advance either through Marlins group sales (20 plus tickets) at 305-626-SAVE or individually online at www.marlins.com/cody and enter promo code CODY. Seats will be located in section 129. T-Shirt vouchers are redeemable on Cody‟s Crew game nights at the Marlins Sales table in section 149. RADIO STATION APPEARANCES: 790 The Ticket, Radio Mambi. Thursday, August 27th (1:10 p.m.) Opponent: New York Mets Probable Pitchers: RHP Anibal Sanchez vs. RHP Tim Redding (subject to change) TV: FOX Sports, SAP Radio: WAXY 790 AM, WAQI 710AM (Spanish) NATIONAL ANTHEM: ME 2 U will perform the National Anthem as part of the pregame ceremonies. COUNTDOWN TEARDOWN: Stan Van Gundy, head coach of the NBA‟s Orlando Magic, together with a representative from ASE Telecom & Data (wall countdown sponsor) will help the Marlins countdown the number of remaining home games until the opening of the New Ballpark in 2012. The Marlins Wall Teardown, located in the left field wall at Land Shark Stadium, will feature celebrities, Marlins‟ icons, former and current players, season ticket holders, members of the corporate family, as well as special guests, who will assist in unveiling the number of remaining games. The ceremony will take place in leftfield at the end of the 5th inning. RADIO STATION APPEARANCES: 790 The Ticket, Radio Mambi 710. Friday, August 28th (7:10 p.m.) Fish Friday Opponent: San Diego Padres Probable Pitchers: RHP Chris Volstad vs. RHP Kevin Correia (subject to change) TV: FOX Sports-HD, SAP Radio: WAXY 790 AM, WAQI 710AM (Spanish) Giveaway(s): 100 lucky fans will win an Authentic Framed Photo autographed by Josh Johnson as part of Billy Bingo presented by Hialeah Hospital NATIONAL ANTHEM: Timatayo will perform the National Anthem as part of the pregame ceremonies. FIESTA LATINA: The Marlins will host the Fiesta Latina Happy Hour at the Strike Zone at Gate H from 5:30- 7 p.m. Salsa Racing Dance Studios will provide free salsa lessons during Fiesta Latina at every Friday night home game. Fans can also play dominoes with Dominando con los Marlins. LADIES NITE OUT: The Marlins will host „Ladies Nite Out‟ from 5:30-7:00 p.m. Fans must purchase a Ladies Nite ticket to enter, $40 for individual tickets in advance on-line at Marlins.com/LadiesNite or $35 each for groups of 20+ by calling Amy Chwick. Purchasers get a Bullpen Box ticket, a complimentary drink coupon, a meet and greet with a Mar- lins player, and a Ladies Nite giveaway.