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Legends First Homestand in the Books…

Well hey there baseball fans and welcome into the 176th edition of Diggin’ In to the Legends with…SuperMario!!!

What a fun-filled 8 days its been here at Applebee’s Park as the Lexington Legends kicked off their first homestand of the season. Starting first with the Kannapolis Intimidators and ending with the West Virginia Power. Well in 8 games of play, the Legends have a solid record of seven and five. So yes-sir-ree bob, the Lexington Legends team are off to a “SURE-FIRE” hot start and are holding strong in third place in the South Atlantic League Southern league standings.

The Legends play on the road Wednesday thru Friday in North Carolina as they take on the Hickory Crawdads.  The boys of summer then roll back into Applebee’s Park as the Legends host new in-state rival, the Bowling Green Hot Rods on Saturday and Sunday, April 25/26. Saturday, we’ll be giving out gymbags to the first 1,000 fans who enter Applebee’s Park and having a post-game fireworks show. Sunday is our Kids Club Sunday at the ballpark and ALL Kids are allowed to run the bases following the game.

I know all you loyal Legends fans are wondering…”How Can I Get My Legends Fix, When I Want It?” Well…of course, good ole SuperMario has you covered from every angle. First of all, make sure you regularly check out the hottest blog in all of minor leauge baseball, Diggin’ In to the Legends at www.lexingtonlegends.com

LateNight.JPGAfter EVERY Legends home game, log onto the youtube.jpglegends homepage and check out “Late Night with Legends with SuperMario and Maura.” Each episode provides a recap of the game, a player interview, a play of the game, on-field promotion highlights, and a look ahead to the next game.  You can also find the Late Night with the Legends on our Legendsnation,, youtube account here: www.youtube.com/profile?user=LegendsNation

The Lexington Legends can also be found online via facebook, myspace and Twitter.

Check out these links below to get your “Legends Fix!”


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www.myspace.com/bigl_legends:

 

 

 

Stay up to date with all the happenings within the Lexington Legends at your official Legends headquarters, www.lexingtonlegends.com and here Diggin’ In to the Legends.

until next time,

keep it SUPER fans!

-Mario

get READY!!! 1-8 DAYS in counting…

Well hello hello hello Legends fans.

It’s definitely been awhile since your boy, good ole SuperMario has posted a blog on minor league’s #1 baseball blog, Diggin’ In to the Legends. I definitely do apologize for that. I’m sure EmmyB does as well.

But, shew seeing that the countdown till Opening Day is only 18 days away now..the wheels are for sure in motion and we’re revvin’ up for the final days till the first pitch is thrown down here at Applebee’s Park.

Some dates to look out for..

Thursday, March 26th – Reaaallly Big L @ S&S Tire on Richmond Rd (5P-6P)

Friday, March 27th – Reaaallly Big L @ Calistoga in Hamburg (5P-6P)
Saturday, March 28th – Family Fun Fest time/location TBD (5P-6P)

Monday, March 30th – Reaaallly Big L (Fayette County Public Main Office)

Tuesday, March 31st – Reaaallly Big L @ Sun Tan City in Hamburg (5P-6P)

Wednesday, April 1st – Reaaallly Big L @ Sun Tan City on Richmond Road (5P-6P)

Thursday, April 2nd - Reaaallly Big L @ Sun Tan City in Regency Centre (5P-6P)

Friday, April 3rd – Poster Rollout @ Forcht Bank, Time TBD

So with that, there are sooo many ways for you to get your “Legends Fix.” And, just a reminder…if you have no ordered your season tickets or individual tickets, you should definitely get on the ball. HAHA only joking. But, seriously.

If you have any questions about anything about SuperMario or with the Legends…don’t hesitate contact me or EmmyB…you’ve got the questions..we’ve got the answers :)

panama!!!!! 038.jpgAnd as promised…here’s a couple pictures from my trip down in Florida. I was in Florida and am pretty sure that I got the best tan out of anyone that spent time in the sun down there. Haha

 

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until next time,

keep it SUPER fans

-Mario

Down the Stretch We Go…

As Emily mentioned in the last blog post, it’s that time, there are sooooo many reasons to get excited and pumped for the Lexington Legends 2009 baseball season. We are so close. As we go down the stretch…the countdown continues. We’ve got so much going on during the next 42 days that it’s hard to keep it all straight.

This past week, yours truly, good ole SuperMario made stops at Bryan Station Traditional Magnet Middle School for one of our smokeless tobacco presentations. For those who don’t know, the Legends tag-team with KCMOS to help tell students the dangers of using tobacco products, specifically, smokeless tobacco. Bryan Station actually was my old middle school growing up, so it was a homecoming of sorts for me.

Thursday, led me all the way down to the sweet spot known as Lawrenceburg, Kentucky as I was one of the guest speakers for Anderson County High schools career/college fair. anderson co.jpgI talked to their students about the LEGENDS and my job, what I do, jobs we offer at Applebee’s Park to students their age. The kids were great and had awesome questions and the fine staff at the school were in even better. Thanks to Lathe Brady and everyone else for having us out at Anderson County High School!

amber philpot.jpgWhile there, I also ran into an old co-worker of mine from WKYT 27NEWSFIRST, Amber Philpot. She is the lead female anchor for the local CBS television station here and does a great job. She also just so happens to be a big fan of…the Lexington Legends fan…so I had to grab a picture of here for “old times sake” as well so all you loyal Legends fans could see, Ms. Philpot.

Seeing that it IS 42 days until the start of the 9th season of baseball here at Applebee’s Park for the Lexington Legends, we are doing all that we can to be involved in our community and “let the world know” that baseball season is definitely live and well here in the Bluegrass.

Make a Wish-Read Across America 004.jpgBig L made stops throughout Lexington on Sunday and Monday. Sunday, he was at the Lexington Make-A-Wish Bowl. Where local celebrities, came to the Southland Bowling Lanes and it proved to be a success as media folk from all the television and radio stations made it out for the event as well former and current KY wildcats were apart of the festivities as well.

Monday, in the United States of America kicked off “Read Across America” in all of the public schools across the nation. The Legends obviously took part in this wonderful adventure and made an appearance today at Russell Cave Elementary in Lexington. Yours truly, SuperMario & Big L stopped in and read a few Dr. Seuss stories to 1st graders and it proved to be a success as the kids laughed, smiled asked questins and had a ball…which is definitely the goal. If you ever would like Big L, SuperMario or anyone from the Legends staff to make an appearance at your school, call us TODAY at Applebee’s Park. 859.252.4487. We can try and make it happen! 

Make a Wish-Read Across America 006.jpgAlrighty fans, its about that time for me to start getting on the horn and back to work, but please do check back in often and regularly as we gear up for yet another fun-filled year of crazyiness with the Lexington Legends!

Happy Monday!

until next time,

keep it SUPER fans!

-Mario

 

 

 

Legends Radio Caravan Complete…National Anthem Tryouts, Complete, Next Up…

Well Hello Hello Hello! Hiii Legends Fans!

Welcome into the 162nd edition of Diggin’ In to the Legends with SuperMario and EBJ!

We’re EXACTLY 56 days away (YIKES!!!) from Opening Day 2009 for the Lexington Legends baseball team and the excitement is definitely starting to build here at good ole Applebee’s Park.

                                                                                                                                            
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SANY0841.JPGLast Thursday, marked the conclusion of the Legends Radio Caravan that literally criss-crossed the Central Kentucky area. As mentioned during the last couple of blogs, we made stops in five different counties and met with folks from all walks of life. Our final stops on the express brought us to Danville and Lexington. In Danville, we met up with students from the Kentucky School for the Deaf down at a Fazolis restaurant on Hustonville Road. The kids were great and enjoyed all the festivities we had to offer.

SANY0851.JPGOver back in the home city of Lexington, our home turf, the world famous Makers Mark Club just inside Applebee’s Park hosted Legends fans as we ended our weeklong caravan.

 

But, since we’re gearing up for the big day, there obviously, is no end in sight as this past weekend was a BIG 2-days for the Lexington Legends. Our 2009 National Anthem Tryouts were held and definitely was a SUCCESS!!!!

Hundreds of people took turns belting out The Star-Spangled Banner at Fayette to audition for a chance at singing the national anthem at a Lexington Legends home game this year.

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It’s Monday now, so EVERYONE here in our office is trying to recover from the weekend and get ready for our next projects that are just around the corner.

Keep your computer screens locked into the hottest blog in all of the minor leagues for all the latest updates on Applebee’s Park and the Lexington Legends, here at legends.mlblogs.com

Have a great day everyone!

keep it SUPER fans!

-Mario

 oh and ps…HAPPY PRESIDENT’s day!

Despite WICKED weather…the Legends Radio Caravan is STILL Going..

Hey there Legends fans!

Two blogs in one day, by your two favorite people EVER, good ole SuperMario and EBJ!

As it’s been a common theme in the last few blogs, I hope everyone is doing well and has survived this craaaazy weather. It definitely has been a mess.

As Emily (EBJ) mentioned in her post, we kicked off the 2009 Legends Radio Caravan Tuesday, in Cynthiana (Harrison County). Myself, Keith Elkins, (NEW Radio broadcaster), and Alan Stein (Team president) were featured on “Coffee Break with Rick Chasten,” which is a radio program on WCYN. This show is followed by the locals in that town. We were on bright and early from 8am-9am. And, yes, I had to rise and shine at 5:30am to make the drive for the show. YIKES!!!


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we booked it down to Somerset, Kentucky! Backyard Burgers was our site,
and they will be a title sponsor for Legends games on WSFC/WSFE.  They will
carry our opening game (Monday, April 13).

 

 

Former Legends great, TURNED Atlanta Braves,
Legends Caravan 2009 (Somerset-Richmond) 002.jpgJosh Anderson was great as always. He signed autographs, talked to visitors, did an interviews. Attendance could have been better, but the storm hit just a few minutes after 3pm, and the high winds prevented us from using the new inflatable, REALLLLY BIG L!
We started to pack it up, and got it back down and put away just as the rain
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                                                                                                                                     In Richmond, we set up at EKU in the lobby of Legends Caravan 2009 (Somerset-Richmond) 014.jpgthe Powell Student Center. Charley Taylor, longtime Legends pitching coach, had planned to attend, but missed yesterday morning due to illness. He was going to appear on EKU sports webcast, Colonel Cast.

Today we’re in Danville at Fazoli’s on Hustonville Road from 3-4 p.m.
Then we’re back here at Applebee’s Park in the Makers Mark Club from 5:30-6:30 as Emily mentioned in her post..

If I don’t see you out at the Caravan stops, then I hope to see you out at the National Anthem tryouts on Saturday and Sunday!

until next time,

keep it SUPER fans!

-Mario

Happy GroundHog Day!!!!

Well Hello baseball fans, welcome into the 158th edition of minor league baseball’s hottest and #1 blog…Diggin’ In to the Legends!

Punxsutawney Phil.jpgAs the title of this fantastic blog reads, it’s Groundhog Day here in America and the world’s most famous groundhog (Punxsutawney Phil) saw his shadow Monday morning, predicting that this already long winter will last for six more weeks.

The annual ritual takes place on Gobbler’s Knob, a tiny hill in Punxsutawney, a borough of about 6,100 residents some 65 miles northeast of Pittsburgh.

According to German superstition, if a hibernating animal casts a shadow on Feb. 2 — the Christian holiday of Candlemas — winter will last another six weeks. If no shadow is seen, legend says, spring will come early.

Well fortunately, spring time in Lexington means baseball season is here and in play. As we always do, the countdown is definitely on as we inch a little closer and closer to Opening Day 2009.

70 days is how close we exactly are and you can bet, everyone here in the Legends front office is pumped and jacked for Monday, April 13, 2009!

Our 2009 season slogan is Fun and Games…Just Add You. So, with that our wheels are starting to spin and our marketing/promotional plan for the season is beginning to roll so make sure you keep checking out this blog to find out where YOU can see the Lexington Legends out here NEXT.


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Wednesday, February 11 – Legends Radio Caravan – Somerset, Richmond)

Thursday, February 12 – Legends Radio Caravan – Frankfort, Lexington)

Saturday, February 14 – 2009 National Anthem Tryouts, Fayette Mall (12p-4p)

Sunday, February 15 – 2009 National Anthem Tryouts, Fayette Mall (1p-3p)

Monday, February 23 - Strike Out Against Tobacco Presentation - Bryan Station Magnet Middle School (Lexington)

Wednesday, February 25 – Strike Out Against Tobacco Presentation – Lafayette High School (Lexington)

If you would like for Big L to come out to your next school, business or event, contact me/SuperMario at the Legends office today…859.252.4487

Finally two more shameless plugs for you…HAHA.

Next weekend, February 14th and 15 are the 2009 National Anthem tryouts.

NationalAnthemPoster.jpgEach candidate will sing the national anthem at the tryouts, and those selected from the tryouts will sing the anthem at a Legends game this season.

For more information, or to reserve a time in the tryout lineup, call 859 252-4487. Walk-ups are welcome as well.

And…

Warm up this winter with some baseball talk!

“Legends Inside Scoop” is a weekly radio program that airs Tuesday nights from 7:20 p.m.- 8 p.m. on ESPN Sports Radio 1300, the flagship station of the Lexington Legends radio network.


Keith.gifJoin Legends’ play-by-play broadcaster Keith Elkins for news, interviews with guests from major and minor league baseball and the latest from the Legends each week throughout the year. New Legends manager Tom Lawless was a recent guest, as were veteran pitching coach Charley Taylor and the Houston Astros’ Scout of the Year for 2008, Nick Venuto.

You’ll also learn about the plans for the great promotions coming up at Applebee’s Park in 2009. Step into summer each Tuesday night – with “Legends Inside Scoop.”

Alright, that’s all for me on this edition of the first ever Legends blog!

Have fantastic Monday and check back soon to Diggin’ In to the Legends!

keep it SUPER fans,

-Mario 

                                                                                        

Baseball Season Is Just Around the Corner….

It’s Tuesday morning in the bluegrass state, which means it’s only 90 days until the start of Lexington Legends 2009 baseball!

Are YOU excited? The 2009 season is going to be a year of Fun and Games…Just Add You!

It’s been awhile since I’ve written a post, so my SUPER apologies for the delay…it’s been a busy couple of weeks for all of us here at Applebee’s Park…we’re putting the final touches on National Anthem Tryout dates…and all of the other fun promotions to get people…fans like YOU, pumped up for Opening Day 2009..which if you have forgotten for some reason, it’s coming up on Monday, April 13th, 2009.

Be sure to keep checking in and reading Diggin’ In to the Legends over the next few weeks as we update you on all the crazy happenings as we lead up to the big day. Take a look below on how you can keep up with Big L and all of our Legends appearances out in the community!

Upcoming Big L Appearances

Thursday, January 15th                                                                                                                   Arlington Elementary (Lexington) 5:30pm - (Big L), (Elle)
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Friday, January 16th
Nicholasville Elementary (Nicholasville) 8:30am-9:15am
 
Thursday, January 22
Kingston Elementary (Richmond) 2pm-3pm
 
Friday, January 23
Russell Cave Elementary (Lexington) 12:00pm-1:00pm
 
Friday, January 23
Kentucky Press Association (Louisville) (6pm-7pm) at the Galt House
 
Monday, January 26 (TENTATIVE)
Rockcastle County High School (Mt. Vernon)
 
Thursday, January 29 (TENTATIVE)
Clark County Middle School (Winchester)
 
MLB.com reporter, Alyson Footer posted an updated story of Legends catcher, Max Sapp, who has been battling viral meningitis..Check that below as well:
 

Sapp Max_4399.jpgHOUSTON — Catching prospect Max Sapp, hospitalized for nearly a month with viral meningitis, was discharged and returned home Friday.

“He’s very glad to be back home,” said his agent, Doug Rogalski, in an e-mail Friday afternoon.

The 20-year-old Sapp had been hospitalized since Dec. 11, when he was taken to an Orlando-area emergency room following an apparent seizure after completing his early afternoon workout.

Sapp was diagnosed with viral meningitis and chronic sinus disease. Doctors determined that the sinus condition led to an abnormal susceptibility to the meningitis virus.

Sapp’s course of treatment included heavy doses of antibiotics to treat the meningitis and pneumonia, and included a surgical procedure to rectify his sinus issues on Dec. 14.

Sapp required the use of a respirator for more than two weeks after suffering three episodes where he stopped breathing.   

Alright, Legends Fans…that’s about it on yet another successful edition of Diggin’ In to the Legends…be sure to keep your webpage locked into minor league baseball’s HOTTEST blog!

until next time,

keep it SUPER fans!

-Mario

BREAKING NEWS: Former LEGENDS Player Deals With Serious Illness..

Happy Holidays, Seasons Greetings, Happy New Years and welcome into the 151st edition of Diggin’ in to the Legends on this 5th day of January!

It’s back to work at Applebee’s Park as everyone in the Legends front office has their eye on the prize as the countdown to Opening Countdown begins and all the wheels start getting rolling! The home opener is Monday, April 13, 2009 and we are ready for another great season of FUN and of course, Legends games!

Speaking of getting back to work…that’s definitely what I’ve got to get back to doing now.


DSCF3460.JPGBut, before I go, take a look at the article from MLB.com reporter as she writes on Max Sapp, who has been with the Legends the last two seasons at the catcher position.  He has been very ill over the last few months due to a bout with Meningitis. Read Below to find out more on his situation. All of the Lexington Legends wish the best for Max and hope he has a speedy recovery during this difficult time.

 

 

“HOUSTON — Catching prospect Max Sapp, hospitalized for more than two weeks with a severe case of meningitis, took a first step toward recovery on Wednesday when he was able to breathe on his own without the help of a respirator.

According to general manager Ricky Bennett, the 20-year-old Sapp will soon begin therapy to recover from the illness, which has left him with significant memory loss.

“He doesn’t know who the president is; he doesn’t know who his girlfriend is,” Bennett said. “He doesn’t have all of his memory back. He was unconscious for quite some time. It’s a blessing he’s with us. It’s pretty scary stuff.”

Meningitis is an infection of the fluid of the spinal cord and the fluid that surrounds the brain. People sometimes refer to it as spinal meningitis. Meningitis is usually caused by a viral or bacterial infection.

Sapp was breathing with the help of a respirator after undergoing surgery to repair a severe sinus infection and contracting meningitis, as reported by the Houston Chronicle Tuesday night. According to the report, Sapp was unable to breathe on his own because of occasional seizures.

Sapp is expected to be hospitalized for quite some time as he continues his recovery.

How this will affect Sapp, the club’s first-round pick in the 2006 First-Year Player Draft, from a professional standpoint remains to be seen.

“We’re not thinking about baseball right now,” Bennett said. “We have to get him healthy and back to normal. That’s all that matters right now.”

until next time,

keep it SUPER fans!

-Mario

Somebody Has a Case of the Mondays…

Welcome into Diggin’ In to the Legends, the first EVER and ONLY blog of the Lexington Legends.

As the title of today’s blog says..It’s Monday…which means its back to work here at Applebee’s Park. Actually, its kinda a scary day in the weather world as Fayette County is just one of the many Kentucky counties that is currently under a Winter Weather Advisory until tomorrow afternoon. So far, the morning commute to Lexington we saw rain showers. That is then expected to turn into ice and then snow flurries are expected to come down on the drive back home. So all you faithful readers of the hottest blog in baseball make sure that you stay safe during all this wacky weather.

As usual, this weekend in the life of good ole SuperMario was pretty eventful as I opened up the house where I live, ONCE AGAIN, where some of my close friends came and we enjoyed the great thing that is called the weekend. haha.

On Saturday afternoon, I made a return trip to Lexington as I attended the University of Kentucky mens basketball game versus Indiana….great game, great seats…I even brought along my allstar super friend, Lindsea..

 
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This is of the RARE times you’ll see me ever donning other sports teams gear…because…WE ALL KNOW that the Lexington Legends are the top dog when it comes to premier sports teams in Central Kentucky.
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Not sure if you knew it or not..but, the Legends just made a few **NEW** changes to the BEST Kids Club in town…the Lexington Legends Kids Club, presented by JIF. Well first of all, the price for the club this year is $13. That gets you a year-long membership into the club along with 2009 Kids Club T-shirt, Legends Kid ID Tags, subscription to Little Legends E-Monthly, the official newsletter of the Kids Club, an autographed photo of Big L & the Legends family and TONS of other fun and cool items. If you’re interested in signing up your kid or someone else who is under the age of 12…contact me today @ manderson@lexingtonlegends.com so we can get you taken care of.  Any kid who is signed up before January 30…gets ONE FREE BOX TICKET to Opening Day 2009! Which is only 119 days away! Get EXCITED!! I’ve added the logo for this year so you can take a look at it..Legends Kids Club 2009 LOGO.JPGIt’s about that time for me to get back to work before I head out for lunch. Hope you enjoyed yet another edition of Diggin’ In to the Legends..please DO keep checking, because we’ll definitely keep bloggin!

Until next time,

keep it SUPER fans!

-Mario

Wet and Nasty Wednesday Afternoon in Lexington…

Well HELLO friends and welcome into Wednesday Hump Day edition of everybody’s favorite minor league baseball blog, Diggin’ In to the Legends!

This weekend was a FUN weekend for yours truly as Friday night I invited some of my close friends to my casa (house) to celebrate it being…a Friday night in Richmond, Kentucky haha. And, by close friends, I mean there were about 100 people jammed in tight…shew! what a night.


n48200609_33514807_6279.jpgAnd, for those that don’t know as of yet…good ole n48200609_33514770_9134.jpgSuperMario is an avid viewer and dedicated fan of wrestling. Or better known to the folks here in Wildcat country…”rasslin.” A good friend of mine, works as a sales guy for one of the local radio stations here in Lexington, which just so happened to sponsor TNA (Total Non-Stop Action) coming into Lawrenceburg, Ky on Saturday.  Long-story short, for the better part of the day, I was able to hangout with some of their superstars and had an amazing time. The night ended with the guys I hung out all day with, putting it all on the line in the squared circle! 

kettle 005.jpgAlso, this weekend another ‘FIRST’ was had for yours kettle 004.jpgtruly as I got in the holiday spirit and built my first ever gingerbread house. The actual idea came from my “allstar super friend,” Lindsea…we actually set and worked on this house for a couple hours…From all the cream to the different types of candy. It ended up turning out a-ok! I added some pretty fun pictures of that as well. Enjoy!

kettle 006.jpgThe last non-baseball news for you is I FINALLY took pictures of my kettle 007.jpgalmost one-year-old puppy, Calvin “the Golden Stallion.” He STILL is the best dog ever and I’m so happy he is around…The camera though makes his eyes look possessed. He’s not though, he barely even barks. 

 

Don’t forget, time has NOT run out yet on booking the Makers Mark Club for your next holiday party OR any event for that matter…get ahold of the Legends @ 859.252.4487, if you want to set something up! You’re not going to find a more elegant setting for special occasions than the Makers Mark Club. With seating for 150, and a clear view of Applebee’s Park, the Makers Mark Club is a versatile space & suitable for all occasions.


Xu2ngmW9.jpgFinally, don’t miss out on the best seats in the park, get your season tickets now…with your purchase of 2009 season tickets or a mini-plan, you will have the chance to win an all-expense paid VIP trip to Houston includuing airfare for four (4) courtesy of Blue Grass Airport and lodging in Houston. You will enjoy a behind-the-scenes tour of Minute Maid Park and tickets to the Astros game! 

So many FUN things happening here at Applebee’s Park in Lexington! It’s great! Only 124 days until Opening Day 2009! Get excited!

until next time,

keep it SUPER fans!

-Mario 

 

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