Quad-City Times from Davenport, Iowa • 33

QUAD-CITY TIMES Friday, April 8, 1988 33 1988 Quad-City Angels Q-C players undergo attitude adjustment Feder plans a lengthy list of promotions By Steve Batterton QUAD-CITY TIMES It's going to be a hot summer at John O'Donnell Stadium this year. New Quad-City Angels General Manager Mike Feder has a list f-e- nfma "mm No. Name 33 Steve Buckets 29 Steve Dunn 18 Doryl Green 40 Roberto Hernandez 26 David Holdridge 27 Tim AAcKinnis 23 Lorry Pardo 21 Scott Randolph 37 JimTownsend 30 Brandy Vann 41 Robert Wassenaar 5 Jeff Gay 34 Edgal Rodriguez 10 Cesar De la Rosa 7 Kevin Flora 1 Wiley Lee 19 Mario Molina 15 Tony Rasmus 12 Bob Rose 24 Terence Carr 31 Troy Giles 11 Chris Graves 28 Bill Robinson 10 Charlie Romero 20 Chris Threadgill Hometown Huntington Beach, Calif. Canoga Park, Calif. Nacadoches, Texas New York City Huntington Beach, Calif.

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"We're a little more experienced with some of the players back," pitcher Brandy Vann said. "That's going to help us. We were young then. We want things to go better this year and I hope they do. We're working hard for that" Vann said it's difficult to get an idea of how successful this team could be.

"I really can't tell until the that even if the -weatherman I doesn't. "We've got a lot of things lined up," Feder said. "This club has -to be a big part Feder season starts," he said. "We've had a good spring training but we had a good spring and a good attitude last year, too." But Green said last year's mark eases the pressure. "We're just here to play the game," he said.

"Physically and mentally, we're just going to go out and play without any pressure. I think we're ready to go." Angels Manager Eddie Rodriguez said he's noticed a difference, too. "I anticipate we're going to see some good things from these guys," he said. ICSTT will broadcast games By Steve Batterson QUAD-CITY TIMES The Quad-City Angels will do more than take the field tonight they'll take over the airwaves onKSTT(AM-1170). For the first time in the 28-year history of the Quad-Cities These Angels can fly! Midwest before the game and we're going to try to let people know how much fun we're having at the ballpark." Angels General Manager Mike Feder said the broadcast gives fans an opportunity to really follow the Angels.

"They've never had that chance before," Feder said. "The broadcasts will be the best promotional tool that well have. Radio will give this club a professional image." Danahy said KSTT is hoping the broadcasts will increase its audience. "We're going to let people know about what's going on," he said. "Hopefully they'll come down to the park, become interested in the team, follow them on the radio when they can't come out and patronize the advertisers." Air time on KSTT is 7:10 p.m.

Playing field John O'Donnell Stadium Seating capacity 4,500. Distances to outfield fence Left- 314, Cener-400, Right-335. President Richard Holtzman General manager Mike Feder Assistant general manager Mike Tatoian Business manager Pottle Feder Administrative assistant Dave Bohmenkamp Stadium manager Chris Holvoet Field manager Eddie Rodriguez Pitching coach Mike Couchee Coach Don Long Trainer Jerry Donnelly Game times Mondays-Thursdays, 7 p.m.; Fridays-Saturdays, 7:30 p.m.; Sundays, (April-May) 2 p.m., (June-August) 6 p.m.; Doubleheaders 6 p.m. Ticket prices Single game general admission $3, students (ages 6-16) $2, senior citizens $2, under 6 free. Season ticket adults $50, students and senior citizens $25.

Business office telephone 324-2032. Radio All 140 games will be broadcast bv KSTT (AM 1170) with Brad Danahy calling the action. Newspaper Complete reports In the Quad-City Times on every Angels game. League franchise, the entire schedule of games home and away will be broadcast and play-by-play announcer Brad Danahy will Danahy A little quickness can go a long way. Quad-City Angels Manager Eddie Rodriguez is hoping that some quickness will carry his team to a successful 1988 campaign.

"We've got six outfielders who can move," Rodriguez said. "Well be able to use the running game a lot more this season that we could last year. It gives us a whole new dimension." Speedsters Terence Carr, Chris Graves and Troy Giles return along with newcomers Bill Robinson, Chris Threadgill and world-class sprinter Charlie Romero. It also gives Rodriguez a gameplan he's more comfortable of this community." Feder has a long list of special events planned for the ballpark, beginning with tonight's 7:30 season-opening game against Burlington. The game is a guaranteed win night and if the Quad-Cities loses, fans will be given a free general admission ticket to Saturday's game against the Braves.

Sky divers will entertain and the mayors of each of the Quad-Cities will throw out the ceremonial first pitch. In addition, the Angels will begin their nightly promotions, including a home run contest sponsored by Reynolds Motor Co. of EastMoEne. The first fan chosen who hits a home run off of Angels pitching coach Mike Couchee will drive home an Aerostar van. The contestants will get three swings or six pitches, whichever comes first.

If the Quad-Cities scores nine or more runs, everybody in the park will get a free personal pan pizza from Pizza Hut and Strike-O returns to John O'Donnell Stadium in the seventh inning of every game. Every home Thursday night will by Quad-City Times Family Night when $5 and a coupon from the Times will admit the entire family. "That is one of our most important promotions of the year," Feder said. "We feel it's very important to get families back out to the ballpark." In addition, fund-raising nights have been scheduled for several community organizations and giveaways including items like helmets, bats, gloves, seat cushions and posters are planned. The Famous Chicken, the Steele Sports Softball team, Max Patkin and the King and His Court will also appear during the season.

begin the first of 140 broadcasts tonight. "We're going to keep it moving," Danahy said, promising a parade of guests in the broadcast booth. "We'll be talking to Eddie (Rodriguez, the Angels' manager) Carr Graves with. "That's the type of team you've got to have in this league," he said. "I believe that you've got to put some pressure on the defense, force them to make some mistakes.

We're definitely going to be looking to manufacture some runs." Steve Batteison Clinton Giants open tonight Angels coach is high on Holdridge By Steve Batterson QUAD-CITY TIMES CLINTON, Iowa Tom Hos-tetler hopes the Clinton baseball California Angels pitching coach Joe Coleman thinks local fans are in for a pitcher," he said. "I'm getting more experience in setting up hitters and mixing speeds. That's something I hope to be able to take with me from here." Hostetler, like 20 of the 25 players on Clinton's 1988 roster, is beginning his first full season of professional baseball but he said the Giants hope to surprise a few people. "I see quite a bit of talent here," Hostetler said. "Some of the guys here could probably play on AA teams in other clubs but the experience is what we're looking for here." Muskies.

"I want to get put in front of them and take it to 'em," the Villa Park, 111., native said. "I think it's an honor to be picked as the opening night starter and I just want to get us a win to get us going." The right-hander was an eighth-round draft pick in last June's free agent draft, after completing his collegiate career at Delta State in Mississippi. The Giants sent him to their short season Class A team in Everett, where Hostetler posted a 10-2 record. "I'm still learning to be a total season gets off to a quick start tonight. The Giants' starting pitcher in the 7:05 p.m.

Midwest League opener er this week in Chicago. "He just throws thunder. I mean thunder! "Here you have a 19-year old kid who already throws the ball 92 or 93 miles-per-hour," he added. "He's got a fantastic future." But Holdridge said his future starts tonight. "It surprised me when they told me I was going to throw the opener," Holdridge said.

"But I'm pretty happy about it. I just want to get out there, get into the game and start us off with a win." treat when Quad-City Angels pitcher Dave Hol-dridge takes the mound in tonight's 7:30 p.m. season opener against Burlington. Holdrldge against Madison hopes to make quick work of the Hostetler "That kid is going to be to watch," Coleman said earli- 1938 Midwest Professional Baseball League Schedule 1988 SOUTHERN DIVISION NORTHERN DIVISION I At Al I I Al I Al I Al I Al II Al I Al I Al I Al Al Al At APPLETON WAUSAU MADISON KENOSHA BELOIT ROCKFOBD SOUTH BEND CLINTON CEDAR RAPIDS WATERLOO QUAD CITY BURLINGTON PEORIA SPRINGEIELO April 8. 9 iSy'i0 April 28 29 M.y 2 3 June 14.

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