August 30, 2008

Rays sign Sally League affiliate agreement with Bolwing Green

By Ted Fleming, Tampa Bay Sports Net

ST. PETERSBURG - The Columbus Catfish have found a new pond.

According to the official website of the Sally League team, they are selling team gear beacuse, "This is the last season you'll be able to get [it] before the team is gone forever."

In addition, the Rays extended their affiliate agreement with Bowling Green Pro Baseball that will put the South Atlantic team in a new state of the art building and keep them there until 2010.

The yet unnamed team will open its 2009 season on Friday, April 17 following their move from Columbus, GA.

Bowling Green Pro Baseball is conducting a name the team contest that has already received over 1,100 entries that has been whittled down to seven possibilities.

The Kentucky based franchise has also released its new schedule.

"We are very pleased to extend our partnership with the Tampa Bay Rays, an exciting young team that coincides with our exciting new beginning in Bowling Green," said DSF Sports President Rick Brenner. "We look forward to competing for the South Atlantic League championship as a Tampa Bay affiliate and having their young players represent us proudlyin the community."

For more information, fans in the Bowling Green and surrounding areas can call 270.901.2121 or go to the official site.