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markjackson — 2023-03-31T18:12:07Z

Stadium name change; league realignment

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- The '''Rochester Red Wings''' are Rochester's very own minor-league ["baseball"] team. They play their home games at ["Frontier Field"]. Since 2021 they have been the AAA affiliate of the Washington Nationals; they currently play in the 10-team East Division of the International League.	+ The '''Rochester Red Wings''' are Rochester's very own minor-league ["baseball"] team. They play their home games at ["Innovative Field"]. Since 2021 they have been the AAA affiliate of the Washington Nationals; they currently play in the 20-team International League.
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- Frontier Field serves a wide variety of refreshments. Many local food items and drinks are available, including ["High Falls Brewing Company" Genny Lite], ["hots" Zweigles Hots], and ["rohrbachs" Rohrbach's beer].	+ Innovative Field serves a wide variety of refreshments. Many local food items and drinks are available, including ["High Falls Brewing Company" Genny Lite], ["hots" Zweigles Hots], and ["rohrbachs" Rohrbach's beer].

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markjackson — 2022-04-07T16:41:24Z

current division alignment

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- The '''Rochester Red Wings''' are Rochester's very own minor-league ["baseball"] team. They play their home games at ["Frontier Field"]. Since 2021 they have been the AAA affiliate of the Washington Nationals; they play in what is now called the Northeast Division of the International League.	+ The '''Rochester Red Wings''' are Rochester's very own minor-league ["baseball"] team. They play their home games at ["Frontier Field"]. Since 2021 they have been the AAA affiliate of the Washington Nationals; they currently play in the 10-team East Division of the International League.

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markjackson — 2022-03-17T01:14:47Z

International League is back

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- The '''Rochester Red Wings''' are Rochester's very own minor-league ["baseball"] team. They play their home games at ["Frontier Field"]. They are the AAA affiliate of the Washington Nationals and play in the Northeast Division of the Triple-A East league - both new for 2021.	+ The '''Rochester Red Wings''' are Rochester's very own minor-league ["baseball"] team. They play their home games at ["Frontier Field"]. Since 2021 they have been the AAA affiliate of the Washington Nationals; they play in what is now called the Northeast Division of the International League.
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- Professional baseball in Rochester can be traced to 1877. The Red Wings moniker dates to 1928, when the St. Louis Cardinals of the National League purchased the franchise and constructed Red Wing Stadium (later renamed to ["Silver Stadium"]) on Norton Street. From 1912 until 2019 the Rochester team played in the International League, which was done away with in the minor league restructuring of 2021. (There was no minor league play in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.)	+ Professional baseball in Rochester can be traced to 1877. The Red Wings moniker dates to 1928, when the St. Louis Cardinals of the National League purchased the franchise and constructed Red Wing Stadium (later renamed to ["Silver Stadium"]) on Norton Street. From 1912 until 2019 the Rochester team played in the International League, which was replaced by the 20-team Triple-A East league in 2021. (There was no minor league play in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.) The International League name was revived in 2022.

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markjackson — 2021-05-11T14:39:20Z

new league and division

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- The '''Rochester Red Wings''' are Rochester's very own minor-league ["baseball"] team. They play their home games at ["Frontier Field"]. The Red Wings play in the International League's North Division, and will be the AAA affiliate of the Washington Nationals beginning in 2021.	+ The '''Rochester Red Wings''' are Rochester's very own minor-league ["baseball"] team. They play their home games at ["Frontier Field"]. They are the AAA affiliate of the Washington Nationals and play in the Northeast Division of the Triple-A East league - both new for 2021.
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- Professional baseball in Rochester can be traced to 1877. The Red Wings moniker dates to 1928, when the St. Louis Cardinals of the National League purchased the franchise and constructed Red Wing Stadium (later renamed to ["Silver Stadium"]) on Norton Street.	+ Professional baseball in Rochester can be traced to 1877. The Red Wings moniker dates to 1928, when the St. Louis Cardinals of the National League purchased the franchise and constructed Red Wing Stadium (later renamed to ["Silver Stadium"]) on Norton Street. From 1912 until 2019 the Rochester team played in the International League, which was done away with in the minor league restructuring of 2021. (There was no minor league play in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.)
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- The franchise averted disaster in 1956 when Morrie Silver led a ["Rochester Red Wings/A True Community Organization" community] stock drive to purchase the club from the Cardinals, who intended to drop the franchise from their player development system. The affiliation between the clubs actually lasted until the start of the 1961 season when the Wings hooked up with the Baltimore Orioles, a relationship that lasted a remarkable 42 seasons until Rochester signed a player development agreement with the Minnesota Twins for 2003. This affiliation lasted through the 2020 season (although there was no minor league baseball that year due to the pandemic).	+ The franchise averted disaster in 1956 when Morrie Silver led a ["Rochester Red Wings/A True Community Organization" community] stock drive to purchase the club from the Cardinals, who intended to drop the franchise from their player development system. The affiliation between the clubs actually lasted until the start of the 1961 season when the Wings hooked up with the Baltimore Orioles, a relationship that lasted a remarkable 42 seasons until Rochester signed a player development agreement with the Minnesota Twins for 2003. This affiliation lasted through the 2020 season (although there was no minor league baseball that year).

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markjackson — 2020-11-19T20:36:14Z

-old 2013 season content, +Washington Nationals

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- The '''Rochester Red Wings''' are Rochester's very own minor-league ["baseball"] team. They play their home games at ["Frontier Field"]. The Red Wings play in the International League's North Division, and are the AAA affiliate of the Minnesota Twins. The first home game for the 2014 season for the Red Wings is April 5th against Buffalo. - - Single home game ticket pricing for 2013 is: - * Premium: $11.00 advance, $12.00 day of game - * Upper Box: $9.50 advance, $10.50 day of game - * Reserved: $7.00 advance, $8.00 day of game - Group prices are substantially less.	+ The '''Rochester Red Wings''' are Rochester's very own minor-league ["baseball"] team. They play their home games at ["Frontier Field"]. The Red Wings play in the International League's North Division, and will be the AAA affiliate of the Washington Nationals beginning in 2021.
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- ["Fireworks"] are set off after Friday night games!	+ In a typical season ["Fireworks"] are set off after many night games!
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- The franchise averted disaster in 1956 when Morrie Silver led a ["Rochester Red Wings/A True Community Organization" community] stock drive to purchase the club from the Cardinals, who intended to drop the franchise from their player development system. The affiliation between the clubs actually lasted until the start of the 1961 season when the Wings hooked up with the Baltimore Orioles, a relationship that lasted a remarkable 42 seasons until Rochester signed a player development agreement with the Minnesota Twins	+ The franchise averted disaster in 1956 when Morrie Silver led a ["Rochester Red Wings/A True Community Organization" community] stock drive to purchase the club from the Cardinals, who intended to drop the franchise from their player development system. The affiliation between the clubs actually lasted until the start of the 1961 season when the Wings hooked up with the Baltimore Orioles, a relationship that lasted a remarkable 42 seasons until Rochester signed a player development agreement with the Minnesota Twins for 2003. This affiliation lasted through the 2020 season (although there was no minor league baseball that year due to the pandemic).
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- For a full list of Red Wings Alumni check out the ["Rochester Red Wings/Alumni" Alumni] page.	+ For a more complete list of Red Wings Alumni check out the ["Rochester Red Wings/Alumni" Alumni] page.

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alexandergartley — 2015-10-30T15:16:37Z

award

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- The Red Wings were voted "Favorite Local Sports Team" in the ["Democrat & Chronicle"]'s Rochester's Choice Awards for six years straight, from 2002 to 2007. - - The Red Wings were also voted "Best Local Sports Team" in ["City Newspaper"]'s 'Best Of' Awards in 2008, 2009, and 2010.[[Footnote(http://www.rochestercitynewspaper.com/entertainment/guides/2008/11/BEST-OF-ROCHESTER-2008-Readers-choice/)]][[Footnote(http://rochestercitynewspaper.com/entertainment/guides/2009/11/BEST-OF-09-Sports-Recreation/)]][[Footnote(http://www.rochestercitynewspaper.com/entertainment/guides/BEST-OF-ROCHESTER-2010-Local-Color/)]]	+ * Voted "Best Local Men's Sports Team" in ["City Newspaper"]'s 'Best of Rochester' Awards in 2015.[[Footnote(http://www.rochestercitynewspaper.com/rochester/local-color/Content?oid=2662569)]] + * Voted "Favorite Local Sports Team" in the ["Democrat & Chronicle"]'s Rochester's Choice Awards for six years straight, from 2002 to 2007. + * Voted "Best Local Sports Team" in ["City Newspaper"]'s 'Best Of' Awards in 2008, 2009, and 2010.[[Footnote(http://www.rochestercitynewspaper.com/entertainment/guides/2008/11/BEST-OF-ROCHESTER-2008-Readers-choice/)]][[Footnote(http://rochestercitynewspaper.com/entertainment/guides/2009/11/BEST-OF-09-Sports-Recreation/)]][[Footnote(http://www.rochestercitynewspaper.com/entertainment/guides/BEST-OF-ROCHESTER-2010-Local-Color/)]]

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Damiankumor — 2014-04-04T20:28:54Z

World Record baseball game

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- The Red Wings enjoyed substantial national attention in 1981 for playing a 33-inning game against the Pawtucket Red Sox in Rhode Island.	+ The Red Wings hold the world record for [wiki:wikipedia:"Longest professional baseball game" longest baseball game]. In 1981 for playing a 33-inning game against the Pawtucket Red Sox in Rhode Island. The Redwings lost 3-2.

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Damiankumor — 2013-11-03T01:14:42Z

update prices, update content where possible

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- The Red Wings play in the International League's North Division, and are the AAA affiliate of the Minnesota Twins. - - Single home game ticket pricing for 2011 is: - - * Premium: $10.50 advance, $11.50 day of game - * Upper Box: $9.00 advance, $10.00 day of game - * Reserved: $6.50 advance, $7.50 day of game	+ Single home game ticket pricing for 2013 is: + * Premium: $11.00 advance, $12.00 day of game + * Upper Box: $9.50 advance, $10.50 day of game + * Reserved: $7.00 advance, $8.00 day of game + Group prices are substantially less.
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- - The 2012 home opener is Saturday, April 7th against Buffalo. In addition the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Yankees will play 37 of their home games - more than half - at Frontier Field this season while their own stadium is renovated.

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markjackson — 2012-02-29T22:25:19Z

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- The 2011 home opener is Saturdaty, April 9th against the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Yankees.	+ The 2012 home opener is Saturday, April 7th against Buffalo. In addition the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Yankees will play 37 of their home games - more than half - at Frontier Field this season while their own stadium is renovated.

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Damiankumor — 2011-08-01T13:49:12Z

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	+ ------ + ''2011-08-01 09:49:12'' [[nbsp]] I don't think I've ever been to a better minor league game than the one on Saturday, great fireworks and the mascot of funny. Good beer, but I'd skip on Red Wings Ale and for the Scotch Ale. I almost want to say this game is a fluke, since I've been to 3 or 4 games and this is the only one I can say was better than fair. But I only really get out to one a year. --["Users/DamianKumor"]

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markjackson — 2011-04-09T17:16:17Z

updated for 2011

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- They just ended the 2008 season. The season attendance for 2008 was 490,806, which is the third highest in Red Wings history.	+ Single home game ticket pricing for 2011 is:
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- Ticket pricing may change next season, but this past season's prices for single home games were as follows:	+ * Premium: $10.50 advance, $11.50 day of game + * Upper Box: $9.00 advance, $10.00 day of game + * Reserved: $6.50 advance, $7.50 day of game
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- * Premium: $10 - * Upper Box: $8.50 - * Reserved: $6 - - Frontier Field serves a wide variety of refreshments. Many local food items and drinks are available, including ["Garbage Plates"], ["High Falls Brewing Company" Genny Lite], ["hots" Zweigles Hots], and ["rohrbachs" Rohrbach's beer].	+ Frontier Field serves a wide variety of refreshments. Many local food items and drinks are available, including ["High Falls Brewing Company" Genny Lite], ["hots" Zweigles Hots], and ["rohrbachs" Rohrbach's beer].
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- The 2008 home opener is Friday, April 11th against the ["Syracuse"] Chiefs	+ The 2011 home opener is Saturdaty, April 9th against the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Yankees.

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batguano — 2011-04-09T15:42:08Z

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	+ ------ + ''2011-04-09 11:42:08'' [[nbsp]] Out of all the things that have been done Downtown and failed miserably, Frontier Field is a shining example of what happens when something is done right. I love taking a game in here.. the location is perfect! --["Users/BatGuano"]

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alexandergartley — 2010-11-10T19:28:07Z

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- The Red Wings were also voted "Best Local Sports Team" in ["City Newspaper"]'s 'Best Of' Awards in 2008 and 2009.[[Footnote(http://www.rochestercitynewspaper.com/entertainment/guides/2008/11/BEST-OF-ROCHESTER-2008-Readers-choice/)]][[Footnote(http://rochestercitynewspaper.com/entertainment/guides/2009/11/BEST-OF-09-Sports-Recreation/)]]	+ The Red Wings were also voted "Best Local Sports Team" in ["City Newspaper"]'s 'Best Of' Awards in 2008, 2009, and 2010.[[Footnote(http://www.rochestercitynewspaper.com/entertainment/guides/2008/11/BEST-OF-ROCHESTER-2008-Readers-choice/)]][[Footnote(http://rochestercitynewspaper.com/entertainment/guides/2009/11/BEST-OF-09-Sports-Recreation/)]][[Footnote(http://www.rochestercitynewspaper.com/entertainment/guides/BEST-OF-ROCHESTER-2010-Local-Color/)]]
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RobRadley — 2010-05-19T12:03:35Z

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	+ ------ + ''2010-05-19 08:03:35'' [[nbsp]] Best team ever!!!!!!! --["Users/RobRadley"]

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alexandergartley — 2009-11-12T16:35:58Z

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BradMandell — 2009-01-26T02:05:49Z

ADOPT Fireworks

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peteb — 2008-12-03T20:22:50Z

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- The franchise averted disaster in 1956 when Morrie Silver led a ["Rochester Red Wings as a True Community Organization" community] stock drive to purchase the club from the Cardinals, who intended to drop the franchise from their player development system. The affiliation between the clubs actually lasted until the start of the 1961 season when the Wings hooked up with the Baltimore Orioles, a relationship that lasted a remarkable 42 seasons until Rochester signed a player development agreement with the Minnesota Twins	+ The franchise averted disaster in 1956 when Morrie Silver led a ["Rochester Red Wings/A True Community Organization" community] stock drive to purchase the club from the Cardinals, who intended to drop the franchise from their player development system. The affiliation between the clubs actually lasted until the start of the 1961 season when the Wings hooked up with the Baltimore Orioles, a relationship that lasted a remarkable 42 seasons until Rochester signed a player development agreement with the Minnesota Twins

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LizBuckner — 2008-12-03T17:22:51Z

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- The franchise averted disaster in 1956 when Morrie Silver led a community stock drive to purchase the club from the Cardinals, who intended to drop the franchise from their player development system. The affiliation between the clubs actually lasted until the start of the 1961 season when the Wings hooked up with the Baltimore Orioles, a relationship that lasted a remarkable 42 seasons until Rochester signed a player development agreement with the Minnesota Twins	+ The franchise averted disaster in 1956 when Morrie Silver led a ["Rochester Red Wings as a True Community Organization" community] stock drive to purchase the club from the Cardinals, who intended to drop the franchise from their player development system. The affiliation between the clubs actually lasted until the start of the 1961 season when the Wings hooked up with the Baltimore Orioles, a relationship that lasted a remarkable 42 seasons until Rochester signed a player development agreement with the Minnesota Twins

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peteb — 2008-11-13T00:39:21Z

Adjusted alumni page

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- For a full list of Red Wings Alumni click [http://rocwiki.org/Users/StephenRussell]	+ For a full list of Red Wings Alumni check out the ["Rochester Red Wings/Alumni" Alumni] page.

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StephenRussell — 2008-11-12T23:32:50Z

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- For a full list of Red Wings Alumni click ["Here" http://rocwiki.org/Users/StephenRussell]	+ For a full list of Red Wings Alumni click [http://rocwiki.org/Users/StephenRussell]

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StephenRussell — 2008-11-12T23:31:32Z

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alexandergartley — 2008-11-12T16:13:19Z

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	+ == Awards == + The Red Wings were voted "Favorite Local Sports Team" in the ["Democrat & Chronicle"]'s Rochester's Choice Awards for six years straight, from 2002 to 2007. + + The Red Wings were also voted "Best Local Sports Team" in ["City Newspaper"]'s 'Best Of' Awards in 2008.[[Footnote(http://www.rochestercitynewspaper.com/entertainment/guides/2008/11/BEST-OF-ROCHESTER-2008-Readers-choice/)]] +

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alexandergartley — 2008-10-28T15:38:18Z

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alexandergartley — 2008-10-28T15:35:56Z

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- Home games are $6 for the cheap seats, up to $11 for the good ones. Local food and drinks are available, like ["Garbage Plates"], ["High Falls Brewing Company" Genny Lite], ["hots" Zweigles Hots], and ["rohrbachs" Rohrbach's beer].	+ Ticket pricing may change next season, but this past season's prices for single home games were as follows: + + * Premium: $10 + * Upper Box: $8.50 + * Reserved: $6 + + Frontier Field serves a wide variety of refreshments. Many local food items and drinks are available, including ["Garbage Plates"], ["High Falls Brewing Company" Genny Lite], ["hots" Zweigles Hots], and ["rohrbachs" Rohrbach's beer].

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alexandergartley — 2008-10-28T15:31:23Z

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	+ + They just ended the 2008 season. The season attendance for 2008 was 490,806, which is the third highest in Red Wings history.

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alexandergartley — 2008-10-28T15:30:09Z

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alexandergartley — 2008-10-28T15:29:22Z

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alexandergartley — 2008-10-28T15:27:27Z

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- Games at ["Frontier Field"] are $6 for the cheap seats, up to $11 for the good ones. Local food and drinks are available, like ["Garbage Plates"], ["High Falls Brewing Company" Genny Lite], ["hots" Zweigles Hots], and ["rohrbachs" Rohrbach's beer].	+ Home games are $6 for the cheap seats, up to $11 for the good ones. Local food and drinks are available, like ["Garbage Plates"], ["High Falls Brewing Company" Genny Lite], ["hots" Zweigles Hots], and ["rohrbachs" Rohrbach's beer].

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alexandergartley — 2008-10-28T15:26:51Z

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alexandergartley — 2008-10-28T15:25:29Z

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alexandergartley — 2008-10-28T15:24:01Z

Upload of image Red Wings Game.jpg.

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alexandergartley — 2008-08-20T20:17:19Z

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eastsidestephen — 2008-02-16T20:05:30Z

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2008-01-06T01:00:07Z

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alexandergartley — 2008-01-06T01:00:06Z

Renamed from "Red Wings" (renamed to the full name of the team)

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	+ \|\|<bgcolor='#E0E0FF'>'''Location'''\|\| + \|\|[[Address("1 Morrie Silver Way, Rochester NY 14608")]]\|\| + \|\|<bgcolor='#E0E0FF'>'''Website'''\|\| + \|\|http://www.redwingsbaseball.com/\|\| + + The Rochester Red Wings are Rochester's very own minor-league ["baseball"] team. + + [[Image(frontierfieldbyrocpicdotcom.jpg, 254 "Redwings Opening Day at Frontier Field 2005 courtesy rocpic.com", right, thumbnail)]] + Games at ["Frontier Field"] are $6 for the cheap seats, up to $11 for the good ones. Local food and drinks are available, like ["Garbage Plates"], ["High Falls Brewing Company" Genny Lite], ["hots" Zweigles Hots], and ["rohrbachs" Rohrbach's beer]. + + Fireworks are set off after Friday night games! + + If you go to a game, be sure to wave to the spectators on the roof of ["Buckingham Commons"]! + + + + ==History== + + Professional baseball in Rochester can be traced to 1877. The Red Wings moniker dates to 1928, when the St. Louis Cardinals of the National League purchased the franchise and constructed Red Wing Stadium (later renamed to ["Silver Stadium"]) on Norton Street. + + The franchise averted disaster in 1956 when Morrie Silver led a community stock drive to purchase the club from the Cardinals, who intended to drop the franchise from their player development system. The affiliation between the clubs actually lasted until the start of the 1961 season when the Wings hooked up with the Baltimore Orioles, a relationship that lasted a remarkable 42 seasons until Rochester signed a player development agreement with the Minnesota Twins + + A number of noteworthy players and managers -- including Stan Musial, Bob Gibson, Don Baylor, Boog Powell, Earl Weaver, Jim Palmer, [wiki:Wikipedia:Cal_Ripken,_Jr. Cal Ripken Jr.] and Eddie Murray -- came through Rochester en route to distinguished major-league careers. + + The Red Wings enjoyed substantial national attention in 1981 for playing a 33-inning game against the Pawtucket Red Sox in Rhode Island. + + The Red Wings moved from Silver Stadium to ["Frontier Field"] in 1997. + + ==Current== + + The Red Wings are the AAA affiliate of The Minnesota Twins. They play in the International League's North Division. + + Ticket Prices for 2007 Home games are: + + Lower Box: $10 + Upper Box: $8.50 + Reserved: $6 + + [[comments]] + ------ + ''2007-01-29 14:12:38'' [[nbsp]] I'm starting to have dreams about ["Rohrbachs"] Scotch Ale and ["Red Osier"] ["beef on weck"]. Looks like it's going to be a great season! --["EastSideStephen"]

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Rochester Red Wings

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