In a roster move announced Monday, catcher Ronny Paulino has been promoted from the Altoona Curve to Triple-A Indianapolis. Paulino will fill the roster spot in Indianapolis vacated by Ryan Doumit, who was recalled by Pittsburgh Saturday night. The 24-year old backstop hit .292 with 6 HR, 20 RBI and a team-leading 18 multi-hit contests in 43 games with the Curve this season. Paulino, who was named to the Eastern League’s Post-Season All-Star Team in 2004, after having a breakout year hitting .285 with career highs in homers (15) and RBI (60), is a member of the Pirates’ 40-man roster.
Paulino originally was signed by the Pirates as a non-drafted free aganet in 1997 and was a Rule Five pick by the Royals in 2002, who was returned to Pittsburgh in 2003 in spring training.
Catcher Chris Snusz has been activated to fill Paulino’s spot on the Curve’s 23-man roster.
The Altoona Curve will return home to Blair County Ballpark to open a six-day, seven-game homestand Tuesday night against the Binghamton Mets (AA/Mets).
Among the highlights of the upcoming six-day homestand include:
Three consecutive weeknight POST-GAME FIREWORKS SHOWS Tuesday through Thursday
A 5:05 PM DOUBLEHEADER Saturday against the Akron Aeros (2 games for the price of 1)
NASCAR NIGHT Thursday night @ 7:05 PM featuring a NASCAR Simulator courtesy of Jennerstown Speedway
Also Thursday, a special visit from “THE LOLLIPOP KID” JERRY MAREN. Jerry was the Munchkin in the classic Movie The Wizard of Oz who handed the lollipop to Dorothy. He was one of the three tough-acting little people who sang, \”We represent the Lollipop Guild.\” He will throw out a ceremonial first pitch prior to the game and sign autographs for fans.
The first of three PLAYER AUTOGRAPH AND PHOTO DAYS prior to Sunday’s 6:05 PM. Fans will be allowed to meet and greet players and coaches on the field from 4:30-5:15 PM.
Following Sunday’s 6:05 PM game, another SUNDAY NIGHT POST-GAME FIREWORKS SHOW
Great entertainment from REGGY (Friday @ 7:05 PM) and THE FABULOUS BLUES BROTHERS ACT (Saturday @ 5:05 PM)
Here\’s what\’s happening at Blair County Ballpark as part of the June 7-12 homestand:
Tuesday, June 7, 7:05 PM vs. Binghamton Mets
• Post-Game FIREWORKS presented by the U.S. Army
• U.S. Army Birthday Celebration
• Hometown Johnstown Night presented by The Tribune-Democrat
Wednesday, June 8, 7:05 PM vs. Binghamton Mets
• Post-Game FIREWORKS presented by Turkey Hill
• Hometowns of Centre County Night
• 50\’s Classic Car Night
Thursday, June 9, 7:05 PM vs. Binghamton Mets
• Post-Game FIREWORKS presented by Jeep/Chrysler Dealers
• NASCAR Night, featuring a NASCAR simulator courtesy of Jennerstown Speedway
• “The Lollipop Kid” Jerry Maren (Wizard of Oz) First Pitch and Autograph Session
Friday, June 10, 7:05 PM vs. Akron Aeros
• Friday Family Fun Night, featuring the hilarious mascot REGGY!
• Hometowns of Bedford County Night
Saturday, June 11, 5:05 PM vs. Akron Aeros
• R&B Night, featuring the Fabulous Blues Brothers Act!
Sunday, June 12, 6:05 PM vs. Akron Aeros
• Post-Game FIREWORKS presented by S&T Bank
• Autograph Book Giveaway presented by S&T Bank
• Curve Player Autograph and Photo Day (gates open at 4:30 and fans can go on the field to get free autographs from all Curve players and coaches!)
• HOMETOWN TYRONE NIGHT.
