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Redbirds announce list of 2013 promotional giveaways, includes BBQ bobblehead

(Photo by Justin Ford)

Highlights of the Memphis Redbirds 2013 promotional giveaways include a BBQ bobblehead, Memphis Belle 70th Anniversary t-shirt, and a homeplate welcome mat.

Here is the full list of free stuff:

April 4: Magnet Schedules to first 5,000 fans
April 5: Redbirds Batting Practice Hat to first 3,000 fans
April 22: Recycle Bag to first 500 fans
May 10: Charlie Lea Memphis Chicks Hat to first 3,000 fans
May 12: Pink t-shirt to first 1,000 Moms
May 24: 2006 Cardinals World Series Replica Ring to first 3,000 fans
May 25: Memphis Belle 70th Anniversary t-shirt to first 1,000 fans
May 31: Redbirds Piggy Bank to first 2,000 fans
June 6: I-40 Series Cup t-shirt to first 1,000 fans
June 7: Gym Bag to first 2,000 fans
June 8: BBQ Apron to first 2,000 fans
June 9: 0.0K Race t-shirt to first 1,000 fans
June 23: OYO Baseball Mini Figurine to first 2,000 fans
June 28: Redbirds Team Trading Card Set to first 1,500 fans
July 5: Homeplate Welcome Mat to first 2,000 fans
July 19: Allen Craig Replica Jersey t-shirt to first 3,000 fans
August 2: Left Field Loonies t-shirt to first 3,000 fans
August 16: BBQ Bobblehead to first 3,000 fans

Email: kevin@memphisport.com
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Bases Loaded: Strong season sees Rebirds come up just short

Leading Off: After a strong 2011 campaign, the Memphis Redbirds came up just short of capturing the PCL Northern Division crown. The ‘Birds finished with a 77-66 record, just 2 1/2 games behind Omaha, and they certainly have nothing to hang their heads about.

On Deck: A strong finish to the season will see the Redbirds anxious to try again in 2012. What happens with Albert Pujols in St. Louis will largely decide what Memphis’s roster will look like.

Single: Brandon Dickson finished fifth in the PCL in both ERA and strikeouts. It might not be realistic to expect him to spend much time in the minor leagues next year. He will certainly get a long look in Spring Training with the big club.

Double: Nick Stavinoha had a spectacular season in Memphis, finishing with 28 home runs and 109 RBI. He was easily the Redbirds’ most valuable player. He will also likely spend a great deal of time in St. Louis next season.

Triple: Attendance numbers were up from last year’s total, a sign that the front office is doing something right. With the likelihood that highly touted pitching prospect Shelby Miller will spend at least some time in Memphis next year, look for that number to possibly go up again.

Homerun: Though the ‘Birds couldn’t quite make a championship run again this season, the year has to be viewed as an overall success.

Bases Loaded is a weekly recap of the past week’s storylines and news from the Memphis Redbirds.

Michael Jones covers the Redbirds for MemphiSport. You can follow him via Twitter @MemphisMJ.

Photo by Justin Ford.