EDWARDSVILLE ARMADA

Ankiel called up!

2007-12-08T08:24:00.000-08:00

The Armada placed Rick Ankiel on the Major-League roster this week, and are currently looking at what minoor-League prospects will be waived for exceeding the minor-league-status. "We really like Ruiz, and Sonnenstein." Said Armada Manager Ken Oberkfell. Mark Reynolds will be another tough decision, as team management look to mix youth with experience.

"I think all the pieces are here to win, but we must move cautiously the next few weeks.." said coach John Olerud. Free agency begins this coming week, and several players are on the Armada wish-list.

Bobblehead Night !!!!

2007-06-26T05:48:00.001-07:00

Attention Armada Fans,

Tuesday nights are now Bobblehead nights. Starting July 3rd, every tuesday night game in July and August, The Armada will be giving away a bobblehead figurine to the first 20,000 fans entering Diet Cherry Pepsi Stadium with a paid admission.

7/3: Joe Mauer
7/17: Ken Oberkfell
7/31: Johan Santana
8/14: Chase Utley
8/28: Brandon Webb

So get to the park!! And start your Armada Bobblehead collection!!!!

The Armada are in the thick of it again in the URL, after a slow start, and they need a rowdy crowd to help cheer them on!!!!

Kouz Kouz !!!

2007-01-16T10:53:00.000-08:00

The Armada drafted highly-touted third baseman Kevin Kouzmanoff this morning in the first round of the 2007 Minor-League Draft. Minor League Director Edgar Martinez praised Kouzmanoff's maturity, and raw talent. "He may be on the Big Club this season. He's that good !!!" stated Martinez.

Team insiders say that Kouzmanoff may replace Shea Hillenbrand after his one-year contract ends.

It's a "Full House"

2007-01-12T07:06:00.000-08:00

The Armada completed their Major-League Roster on Thursday, with the signing of 3 free-agents. The team also announced a trade on Thursday that brings Closer Chad Cordero into the fold, where he joins BJ Ryan as The Armada's Dynamic Duo of Closers.

The Armada also introduced their new Designated Hitter, Travis Hafner, along with First-baseman, Paul Konerko, and Outfielder Matt Holliday. "These three should a lot of offensive punch to The Armada this season", stated Manager Ken Oberkfell. "We had been concentrating for so long on out pitching, that ownership was a little concerned that we had a weak offensive threat. We hope we have aided in that area", he added.

The Armada Winter Warm-up starts tomorrow morning. Many players, coaches, and ownership will be present. Everyone attending with paid admission will receive two autograph tickets, for a random Armada player. Tickets are sold-out for this year's event.

Armada Unveil New Logo

2006-11-11T14:42:00.000-08:00

DIET CHERRY PEPSI STADIUM

2006-08-24T10:44:00.000-07:00

The Armada announced on Thursday that they have indeed decided on a soft-drink vendor for their new stadium. Pepsico won the battle over Coca Cola Enterprises. Pepsi also won the naming rights of the stadium, naming it "Diet Cherry Pepsi Stadium."

Open tryouts will be held the week of Sept 11, 2006. Contact the Armada front-office for details.