Coming Soon: The Birmingham Barons

Coming soon: The Birmingham Barons

Matt Conde
Sports Editor

The Birmingham Barons, Double A affiliate of the Chicago White Sox, hope to heat things up this season at Regions Park in Hoover. With Opening Day right around the corner on April 8^th, crews are working to host many exciting events that fans will not want to miss.

The Barons, who finished 44-26 last season and second in the South Region of the Southern League, plan to build off their success and make a strong statement with the players they have lined up for this season. Although they finished second overall in the Southern League at the end of the previous season, they did manage to capture the First-half division title.
For fans, this season looks exciting with the Opening Weekend booming off to honor the 2009 Alabama Crimson Tide National Football Champions. Other events that are scheduled are Thirsty Thursdays and Friday Fireworks which are back by popular demand.
The 15^th Annual Rickwood Classic is set for June 2^nd at 12:30 p.m. with the Barons hosting the Tennessee Smokies. The Rickwood Classic pays tribute to the historic Birmingham Barons who began play in 1885 and survived the changing from many leagues. One noticeable change fans will see this year at the Rickwood Classic, are the throwback uniforms that replicate the jerseys from the 1910 season. This has been a tradition of the past since the Rickwood Classic began. This year also marks the 100^th anniversary of Rickwood Field, America’s Oldest Ballpark.
Baron fans can hear all the team's games on 690 WJOX-AM with announcer Curt Bloom bringing all the action from every home and away game.
Be sure to be there when the Barons start off this season with the Carolina Mudcats, and shoot for success. Fans are encouraged to visit http://www.Barons.com/ for more information regarding this upcoming season.