That's the news according to "Scotto" on the Trojan Town message board. He says he got this information from Travs ticket manager David Kay. Not sure why this hasn't been announced yet by the Travs office. Scotto reports that all pitching will be done by the Travelers, so it makes you wonder how many innings they plan to play. Should be a good chance to go to the park for a preview if you are so inclined.
Now if we can just get that roster from Abe Flores. If you are in Springfield you basically already know your roster thanks to the updates from the farm director provided to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, and if you are in NWA they have already printed a story in the paper about the roster.
-- Travelerocity reporter
Looks like NWA is fielding the exact same team as last year. That's okay, that should make it twice as fun to sweep them, again, in the playoffs.
Posted by: Mars | April 03, 2009 at 03:50 PM
Conger is coming.
Posted by: Mishael Cole | April 04, 2009 at 08:25 AM
It is strange that there has been no announcement by either Travs or Trojans. I'm beginning to wonder if I just dreamed having a conversation w/ Mr. Kay.
Posted by: Scotto | April 04, 2009 at 08:51 AM
Official announcememtl indicates game starts at 6:45.
Posted by: Scotto | April 04, 2009 at 03:10 PM
Best news I've heard all day. And I'm not talking about the ualr v travs game
Posted by: Mars | April 04, 2009 at 03:19 PM
Last year's game was underwhelming. I'll wait for opening day to burn a cigar in the park.
Posted by: Shovel | April 04, 2009 at 07:11 PM
This was posted by the Travelers as an update on Facebook (doesn't look like it is on Travs.com yet):
Travs Announce April 8 Exhibition With UALR
Saturday at 5:24pm
For the second year in a row the Arkansas Travelers will host the UALR Trojans in an exhibition game on Wednesday, April 8 at Dickey-Stephens Park. One day before the Travs open the Texas League season, fans are invited for a 6:45 first pitch and free admission for the five-inning exhibition.
Concessions will be on sale throughout the ballpark and free parking is available in the main lot. The Travelers Crossing gift shop will also be open so fans can have a look at all the new merchandise before opening day.
Gates for the Travs vs. UALR exhibition will open at 6:00 p.m.
The Travs open the 2009 Texas League season on Thursday, April 9. Purchase tickets at (501) 664-7559 or at www.travs.com.
Posted by: Disco Felix | April 05, 2009 at 12:09 AM
Just a suggestion for Abe Flores, but it might be nice if he could furnish the Travelers with a roster the Saturday before opening day so that it can run in the Sunday newspaper for maximum exposure.
That's what the Salt Lake Bees got, at least:
http://deseretnews.com/article/1,5143,705295261,00.html
Also, why is there a commercial running on Comcast promoting the Travs opening day that features Bill Valentine with the titles "Executive VP" AND "Travs General Manager." Is he back? Did he fire Pete? This is beginning to sound like a Vince McMahon storyline.
Posted by: The Travelerocity reporter | April 05, 2009 at 12:24 PM