Opening Game at Constellation Field

James Larkin Smith of TheMorningCoffeeMix - KFEE-DB(Digital Radio), did a great review of the Sugar Land Skeeters new stadium Constellation Field.

Here's an excerpt of the post:

"As for the stadium, the field is in excellent shape. What get’s your attention at first is the large Texas sized video screen in center field. In your field box seats, the sight lines are unbelievable. For Houston area fans used to seeing the Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park, you will feel like you are on the field."

Read the complete review! 

Photo Credit: James Larkin Smith

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Drew Locke On Spring Training And The Upcoming Season

Here's what Sugar Land Skeeters outfielder Drew Locke had to say about spring training and the upcoming season.

"Spring Training is going well. The team is coming together nicely and we will be ready to open up Constellation Field on Thursday. It is going to be a lot of fun hitting in this lineup. Top to bottom, there really isn't an easy out."

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Lance Pendleton Signed By Rays Pending Physical

The Sugar Land Skeeters announced that pitcher Lance Pendleton has had his contract purchased by the Tampa Bay Rays pending a physical.

Pendleton, a Texas native never played an official game for the Skeeters but did participate in two practices and an exhibition.
 
Last season, he played 15 games in the major leagues between the New York Yankees and Houston Astros. He posted a 0-0 record with a 6.75 ERA in 19 innings of work.

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Cox Media Group Houston is Official Broadcast Home of the Skeeters

Cox Media Group Houston will be the official broadcast home of the Sugar Land Skeeters!

Skeeter games can be heard in high definition live via the Skeeters Mobile App coming soon for iPhone and Android and the websites of The New 93Q, Houston’s country station and Houston’s classic hits, the Eagle.

Calling the games will be Houston native, Lane Zieben. Zieben has previously worked for the Texas Longhorns broadcast team, as well as the Round Rock Express, Triple-A affiliate of the Texas Rangers, and ESPN College Football.

Read the Skeeters press release!

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Drew Locke on Jimmy Van Ostrand Signing

Here's what Skeeters outfielder Drew Locke, had to say about his friend and newest Skeeter, Jimmy Van Ostrand.

"Jimmy's a great addition to the Skeeters both on the field and off. He will definitely help out in the middle of the order and play a quality 3rd base for us."

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Skeeters Add Three More To Roster

The Sugar Land Skeeters announced that they have signed first baseman Jimmy Van Ostrand, and pitchers Michael Nix and Willy Startup for the 2012 season.

Jimmy Van Ostrand was a 8th round (249th overall) selection by the Houston Astros in the 2006 MLB Amateur Draft out of Cal Poly. He played all  six of professional seasons in the Astros organization. He is a career .277 hitter with 51 home runs and 304 RBI. Last season, he hit .306 with 11 home runs and 48 RBI for the Astros Double-A affiliate Corpus Christi.

Michael Nix will be entering his fourth season in the Atlantic League. He previously played for the Newark Bears in 2009 and 2010, and the York Revolution in 2010 and 2011.  Last season, Nix notched 18 saves for York. Nix was originally drafted by the Atlanta Braves in the 11th round (347th overall) of the 2005 MLB Amateur Draft out of Auburn University. He played four seasons in the Braves organization, including 11 games at the Triple-A level in 2008. In 2009, he signed with the Colorado Rockies organization, and pitched six games for the Double-A affiliate Tulsa before being released. He signed with the Newark Bears later that season, and has been the Atlantic League since. He has an 8-4 record with a 3.19 ERA in his Atlantic League career.

Willy Startup was a 5th round (167th overall) selection by the Atlanta Braves in the 2005 MLB Amateur Draft out of the University of Georgia. He's played in the Atlanta Braves, San Diego Padres, and Baltimore Orioles organizations. He's pitched 117 innings at the Triple-A level. Startup has a career 23-6 record with a 2.66 in 291 innings pitched. Last season, he split time between three different levels in the Orioles organization.

The Skeeters continue to put together an impressive roster. Van Ostrand is a power hitter who can drive in runs and will be a solid addition to the lineup. While Michael Nix will probably start the season as their closer. Willy Startup will mostly likely be the left handed specialist out of the bullpen. Three great signings!

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Skeeters Acquire Wright and Gordon

The Sugar Land Skeeters announced that they have traded for Matt Wright and Derrick Gordon on Wednesday. Wright was acquired in a trade with Lancaster for cash and the negotiating rights to Logan Kensing. While Gordon was acquired from Somerset for cash and future considerations.

Matt Wright was originally drafted by the Atlanta Braves in the 21st round (640th overall) of the 2000 MLB Amateur Draft out of Robinson High School in Robinson, Texas. He played seven seasons in the Braves organization from 2000 to 2006. In 2003, he was a 10-3 with 1.65 ERA in 82 innings pitched for Rome (A) before being promoted to Myrtle Beach(A+). In 2007, he signed with the Kansas City Royals and pitched for their Triple-A affiliate Omaha from 2007 to 2009. In 2010, he played for the Oakland A's Double-A affiliate Midland where he posted a 7-3 record with a 3.20 ERA in 78.2 innings pitched. Last season, he was 7-10 with a 3.98 for the Barnstormers.

Derrick Gordon, a native of Beaumont, Texas was originally drafted by the Oakland Athletics in the 26th round (788th overall) of the 2006 MLB Amateur Draft out of Lamar University. He pitched five seasons in the A's organization, posting a 16-18 record with an 4.27 ERA. He started last season with Gary SouthShore of the American Association but was traded to the Somerset Patriots on June 7, 2012. He was 7-4 with a 2.63 ERA in 68.1 innings pitched for the Patriots.

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Sugar Land Pocket Schedule Scans!

Here are the scans of the Sugar Land Skeeters first ever pocket schedule!


A special thanks for James Larken Smith from "The Morning Coffee" on KFEE-DB in Sugar Land/Houston, TX  for sending them to us!

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Skeeters Promotional Schedule

Here's a link to the Skeeters promotional schedule! 


The schedule includes:

- 16 Fireworks Dates
- 16 Giveaways
- Kids run the bases (Sat.)
- Catch on the field & autograph session (Sun.)


Here's the list of the giveaways: 

April 27th - Magnetic Schedule
April 28th - Piggy Banks
April 29th - T-Shirts
May 12th - Swatson Bobblehead
May 26th - Seat Cushion
May 31st - Frisbee
June 10th - Visor
June 11th - Tumblers
June 26th - Team Card Set
July 7th - Youth Replica Jersey
July 14th - Hats
July 28th - Tumblers
August 14th - Pocket Protector
September 8th - Team Poster

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