Hall of Fame pitcher Jim Palmer will deliver the keynote address at the York Revolution's hot stove reception Feb. 6 at the Valencia Ballroom in York.
Palmer has been a visible presence with the Orioles since he burst on the national scene by outdueling Sandy Koufax in Game 2 of the 1966 World Series. Palmer defeated the defending World Series champions, shutting out the Dodgers with a four-hit complete-game victory..
The York Revolution can start concentrating on signing players now.
The coaching staff is set.
The team announced Wednesday that hitting coach Ryan Minor and pitching coach Tippy Martinez will return for a second season in York. The two worked under first-year skipper Chris Hoiles last season. After surviving a difficult first half, the Revolution remained in contention for the Atlantic League South Division's second-half championship until late August when injuries derailed the expansion club.
It seems the Barnstormers are trying to win over central Pennsylvania fans by beating the drum for the Philadelphia Phillies.
Last month, Lancaster named former Phillie Von Hayes its new manager. Now its inviting one of Philly's biggest fan favorites to speak at an event in January.
Former Philadelphia Phillies All-Star John Kruk will appear as the featured speaker at the Barnstormers first Hot Stove Reception Jan. 9 at the Lancaster Host and Resort Conference Center. The reception begins at 6 p.m. with a cocktail hour. Dinner will be served at 7 p.m.
That's one way to appease a fan base that struggled through a terrible 2007 season, watching the Barnstormers linger near or in the Atlantic League South basement one year after winning the league title.
