2010 Omaha Royals - Final Season at the Blatt!

[nebport5]

The common denominator with the fireworks show was the City, The World Herald, and Rosenblatt. The end of Rosenblatt makes the show leave Rosenblatt, not The Royals leaving. If Meca rounds up a team in time for next year expect the TD Ameritrade to house the show. If not, is it unfathomable for the Royals tradition to play one game a year in front of a full crowd to continue downtown?


Sure The Royals can still have a Sarpy show if they like, but of the previous magnitude and not with The city of Omaha and The World Herald.

[Coyote]

Ex-Husker Johnson wins Triple A Home Run Derby

It took just one pitch and one swing of former Nebraska standout Dan Johnson’s bat in a tiebreaker to win the Triple-A Home Run Derby in Allentown, Pa., on Monday night. Johnson, who plays for the Durham Bulls, the top affiliate of the Tampa Bay Rays, and Andy Tracy of the hometown Lehigh Valley IronPigs both hit 10 home runs in the final to set up the tiebreaker.

Tracy hit a combined eight to edge another former Husker, Alex Gordon, by one homer for the last berth in the finals.

[Coyote]

Moustakas promoted to Triple-A Omaha

It was announced Wednesday that Moustakas was promoted from Double-A Northwest Arkansas to Triple-A Omaha. Moustakas will join the Omaha Royals effective immediately.

In 66 games this season for Double-A, Moustakas is batting a staggering .347 with 21 homers and 76 RBIs -- leading his team in all three categories.

The Royals first-round pick in the 2007 Draft was an All-Star in the Texas League and selected to the MLB All-Star Futures Game this season.

[Coyote]

.38 Special and the ZOOperstars! Highlight Homestand

Thirty years after .38 Special first hit the music charts with the song "Rockin' Into the Night," the group will be rockin' into the night on Friday, July 23rd at Rosenblatt Stadium. The concert, presented by Werner Enterprises and 96.1 The Brew, will follow the Omaha Royals 7:05 p.m. game vs. the New Orleans Zephyrs and a Werner Enterprises Friday Fireworks show.

[Coyote]

Royal Reunion: 1970 Championship Team Returning To Rosenblatt

To mark the 40th anniversary of the Omaha Royals’ 1970 American Association championship, more than 20 members of that team are planning to return to Omaha next month for a two-day celebration. The Royals announced Wednesday they will host a reunion night dinner, open to the public, on the field at Rosenblatt Stadium on Friday, August 20th.

[Coyote]

Looks like the Royals may no longer be the Royals:

http://www.planbbranding.com/feedback/Omaha_Naming.html

Contest Schedule

Aug 21 – Sept 6 - Submit your Team Name ideas!
Sept 13 – Sept 27 – Vote on your favorite from the Top 24
Oct 4 – Final Voting on the Top 9 ideas
Mid-November – Team Name Unveiling

[nebugeater]

That pretty much been the stated objective for about a year. They do say that the Royals name will be one of those considered but I am betting it will be a new name. IF you look around there are few minor league teams that share names with the parent club. One of the objectives it to not have to share licensing revenue with the parent club when the name is shared. Almighty $$$ speaks again

Looks like the Royals may no longer be the Royals:

http://www.planbbranding.com/feedback/Omaha_Naming.html

Contest Schedule

Aug 21 – Sept 6 - Submit your Team Name ideas!
Sept 13 – Sept 27 – Vote on your favorite from the Top 24
Oct 4 – Final Voting on the Top 9 ideas
Mid-November – Team Name Unveiling

[Brad]

Its because if they use the Parent club name, they have to pay royalties. I am sure the Omaha team would like to pocket that money instead of sending it to KC every year.

[Omababe]

Looks like the Royals may no longer be the Royals:

Uh, didn't they already try this a couple of years back?

[Brad]

Looks like the Royals may no longer be the Royals:

Uh, didn't they already try this a couple of years back?

That was a previous ownership group.

[Greg S]

Anybody heard where they are at on ticket sales for the final game? We're going this Friday and buying ticket's for the final game then. Hoping to see Tim Collins pitch as well.
Greg

[Brad]

The final Home Series for the Omaha Royals begins tonight At Rosenblatt at 7:05

Monday - Tuesday - Wednesday - Thursday - All games at 7:05.

Get your tickets now... 15,500 have already been sold for the final game!

[S33]

Got mine for tonight. It will be my first [Royals] game since I was 7 or so...

[S33]

There was literally just about nobody at the game last night. Made for very good heckling weather, though.

[Brad]

Royals take no chances on rain

http://www.omaha.com/article/20100901/N ... es-on-rain

With a near-sellout crowd expected and a festive evening planned for their final game at Rosenblatt Stadium, the Omaha Royals have purchased insurance against the one thing that could ruin Thursday.

Rain.

“There’s a lot of history involved; we’ve got people coming from around the country — VIPs, a final game sponsor — and special events planned for our fans,” said Martie Cordaro, Royals vice president and general manager.

“There’s not going to be an opportunity to make this up.”

[Brad]

Rosenblatt down to the final out

http://www.omaha.com/article/20100902/N ... -final-out

The Royals' last regular season game at the 62-year-old stadium may strike some as anti-climactic, a part of the dénouement in the Rosenblatt story after the College World Series' dramatic last blast there in June.

The stadium's not quite dead. The Omaha Nighthawks will play professional football there this fall, beginning Sept. 24. Omaha Central and Creighton Prep plan to play a high school football game at Rosenblatt Oct. 8, a reprise of their classic 1960 contest involving Gale Sayers. And Henry Doorly Zoo officials, who will take ownership of Rosenblatt Jan. 1, haven't announced a demolition date yet.

[Greg S]

I'll be in the right field bleacher tonight.

Greg

[HskrFanMike]

Royals take no chances on rain

http://www.omaha.com/article/20100901/N ... es-on-rain

With a near-sellout crowd expected and a festive evening planned for their final game at Rosenblatt Stadium, the Omaha Royals have purchased insurance against the one thing that could ruin Thursday.

Rain.

“There’s a lot of history involved; we’ve got people coming from around the country — VIPs, a final game sponsor — and special events planned for our fans,” said Martie Cordaro, Royals vice president and general manager.

“There’s not going to be an opportunity to make this up.”

If they aren't going to refund tickets or have a make-up date, then what do they need rain insurance for?

[S33]

Royals take no chances on rain

http://www.omaha.com/article/20100901/N ... es-on-rain

With a near-sellout crowd expected and a festive evening planned for their final game at Rosenblatt Stadium, the Omaha Royals have purchased insurance against the one thing that could ruin Thursday.

Rain.

“There’s a lot of history involved; we’ve got people coming from around the country — VIPs, a final game sponsor — and special events planned for our fans,” said Martie Cordaro, Royals vice president and general manager.

“There’s not going to be an opportunity to make this up.”

If they aren't going to refund tickets or have a make-up date, then what do they need rain insurance for?

A lot of the overhead for festivities planned for the fans and other accommodations have already been made. I would also bet that they purchased insurance for their projected revenues for that night.

[Brad]

I would guess they plan on making a small fortune off souvenirs and concessions tonight. They probably have laid out a boatload of money for all the extras tonight. I am guessing if it does rain and only 5000 people show up, they want to cover their losses.

[Greg S]

Yeah, 18,000 people buying all of those concessions. Plus it will be a long night with all of the stuff before and after the game. Will definitely set a record on souvenirs as well I'm sure. I was there Friday night and they were selling a lot the last bat at the 'blatt stuff.

Greg

[Brad]

I was told not to post this before the game, but did anyone get a Rosenblatt Photo when they left the game last night?

At the first pitch I shot a photo of the stadium (too bad people were still getting in). Soon as I took the pic, I handed the card to Rob who ran it to the Royals office and gave it to Eldon. Eldon merged the pano, and emailed it to Omaha Print who printed 7000 copies and they handed them out to people leaving after the fireworks!

Overall it was a good night. They Royals won, Home plate was dug up and is on its way to coopers town, Jessie got to say good bye, then Steve Rosenblatt got to hit the last pitch, then a good firework show.

After all was said and done, the stadium was empty, the Royals Staff, Grounds keepers, and bunch of others were having a party up in the stadium club and you could look out over an empty stadium and Steve Rosenblatt was sitting in the dugout all by him self just looking at the field.

[nebugeater]

Steve Rosenblatt was sitting in the dugout all by him self just looking at the field.

Did you get a photo of that?

[Brad]

Steve Rosenblatt was sitting in the dugout all by him self just looking at the field.

Did you get a photo of that?

Nope, I let it be. I was in the stadium club, I am not sure it would have even turned out.

[nebugeater]

Steve Rosenblatt was sitting in the dugout all by him self just looking at the field.

Did you get a photo of that?

Nope, I let it be. I was in the stadium club, I am not sure it would have even turned out.

Probably one of those moments that could make a great shot but is equally great to just be left alone.

[Brad]

Here is a lower resolution scan of the giveaway photo:

[nebugeater]

That is nice but like you commented it would have been nice if it could have been taken a bit later when the stands were fuller.

[Greg S]

Yes we got one. That was a very cool thing by the Royals to do this. I do agree on the timing because it did get a lot fuller but obviously time was critical to pull this off.

Would love to see how much was sold in concessions and souvenir's last night. The lines were busy from start to finish for concessions. I tried several times to get into the team store and even 10 minutes after the fireworks there was about 50 people waiting to get in.

Very cool they won, Moose hit a HR and Collins came in for a quick ninth. First time I've seen him pitch. Love the high leg kick.

Greg

[fugazme]

Got one too... it was still warm.

[Ben]

oh sweet, nice pic Brad. I didn't realize it was a shot of that actual game. Yes, I got one too.

Impressive turn around time there... I just sort of assumed it was some other rather full evening (like a July 4 game)...