"Thunder Bay and Waterloo have joined Eau Claire and Wisconsin as teams that will have a standard 6:35pm EST home game start time." NWL ANNOUNCES THE 2010 SCHEDULE http://www.northwoodsleague.com/view/northwoodsleague/home-page/league-news/news_9050 NWL Expands to Wisconsin Rapids http://www.northwoodsleague.com/view/northwoodsleague/home-page/league-news/news_8632 IT'S OFFICIAL: WILLMAR STINGERS JOIN NWL http://www.northwoodsleague.com/view/northwoodsleague/home-page/league-news/news_8163
CATS NAME STEED NEW MANAGER The Border Cats are proud to announce that Mike Steed will be the team's new field manager for the 2010 season. The native of Burlington, ON is the first Canadian to manage the Cats and is the eighth manager in franchise history. Steed was an assistant coach with the Border Cats this past season and General Manager Brad Jorgenson was pleased to hire from within. "As assistant coach in 2009, Mike is very familar with the league and the organization, and he has the ability to maximize the number of returning players. "Through his contacts with Baseball Canada, Mike also has the opportunity to hopefully recruit some of the top Canadian talent as well." Steed has plenty of previous experience at both the college and summer collegiate levels. The 39 year old worked in the Great Lakes Summer Collegiate League as manager of the Lake Erie Monarchs in Toledo, OH and as pitching coach with the Michigan Panthers in Ypsilanti, MI. Steed has also served as pitching coach at Madonna University in Livonia, MI and as associate head coach at Concordia University in Ann Arbor, MI. Mike has also worked as Ontario scout for the Minnesota Twins and as a pitching instructor with the Toronto Blue Jays youth summer camps. The new Cats manager is eager to get started for next year. "I would like to thank Brad and Janice Jorgenson and the entire Border Cats organization for the opportunity to return to Thunder Bay and manage the ballclub in 2010. "I believe the Northwoods League is the premier summer league and I look forward to the task of building a championship roster for the Border Cats organization and their fans." Steed replaces Joel Barta, who elected not to return for family reasons. Despite a poor start, the Cats steadily improved under Barta going 21-16 after July 1st and finished 27-41 overall. For baseball related inquiries for the 2010 season, please refer to the "contact us" link here our website. CATS WIN SEASON FINALE The Border Cats came back from an early 4-0 deficit to beat Brainerd 5-4 before a season high crowd of 1,255 Monday night at Port Arthur Stadium. The Cats tied the game with a four-run 4th inning and scored the winning run in the 8th inning on back to back doubles by Curtis Wagner (Santa Clara) and Sean Claugherty (St. Scholastica). Claugherty went 2-4 with a run scored and two runs batted in and the first baseman's big hit scored pinch runner Garret Houts (USC) with the winning run. Wagner went 2-3 on the night and Aaron Munoz (Gateway CC) had a two-run single as the Cats concluded the second half with a 18-16 record. Thunder Bay finished up with an overall mark of 27-41. Luis Castillo (Bellevue) pitched seven innings, but would up with a no decision. The righthander from Burlington, ON allowed seven hits and four runs, while walking one and striking out eight. Josh Retka (St. Scholastica) struck out the side in the 8th inning for his first win of the season. Drew Erwin (Nicholls State) got the final three outs, fanning two, for his 5th save. CURLEY SIGNS WITH BRAVES The Border Cats are proud to announce that Chris Curley has signed a free agent contract with the Atlanta Braves. Curley was injured June 16th in Alexandria when he broke a bone in his left hand after being hit by a pitch. The third baseman from Fort Mitchell, KY is still rehabilitating his injured hand, but he will report to the Braves single "A" team in Danville, Virginia in the Appalachian League. Curley will be a teammate in Danville with former Border Cats first baseman Derek Wiley who was drafted by the Braves in the MLB draft last month. Curley, who played his collegiate ball at Campbellsville University in Kentucky, was in his third season with the Border Cats. He is the team's all-time leader in games played (140), at bats (522), hits (137), home runs (13), doubles (63), and runs batted in (63). | 
www.bordercatsbaseball.com est. 2003  Sunny Skies Ahead WINTER THAW AT PORT ARTHUR STADIUM  Starting June 2nd Fans will gather on Opening Day at Port Arthur Stadium to cheer on the Thunder Bay Border Cats as they take on the Duluth Huskies! Game time will take place at 6:35pm. Bring family and friends and we’ll supply plenty of park food and great baseball entertainment. Take in 35 home games at affordable prices. As well, you can now enjoy the view from our brand new Rhino Sports Deck. Either way, your personal seat awaits you! SEASON TICKETS IDEAL FOR STAFF & CLIENT APPRECIATION ADULT RESERVED - $219 SENIOR RESERVED - $199 (55+) CHILD RESERVED - $129 (12-) Plus applicable taxes. For more information, or to speak with us personally, call our front office at (807) 766-2287; visit our website to download the season ticket form, or email us at baseball@tbaytel.net 
Catch all the action with the Thunder Bay Border Cats!  New Rhino Sports Deck is a great place to hold a Corporate or Group Outing!  Photos courtesy of James Mirabelli (Official Photographer of the BCats) We'll see you at the ballpark! 
Flex Packs available at Play It Again Sports 6 - Game Flex Pak $55 16 - Game Flex Pak $120 (Prices include taxes)
2010 Season Tickets Always Available!
ADULT $219.00 (plus taxes) That's a savings of $2.59 per game! A 26% discount.
SENIOR $199.00 (plus taxes) CHILD $129.00 (plus taxes)
Forms available here , or by calling the office at 766-2287, or 627-7688. All forms of payment accepted. 
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